Over 17% of the United States population is 65 and older. People who are above 65 are at an increased risk of health concerns, many of which affect the individual’s ability to move. When moving becomes difficult, a house may start to feel more and more like a prison instead of a home. The decision to invest in a small elevator for your home is not one that people take lightly.
When is it time to invest in a small home elevator, then? Ultimately, it’s when mobility restrictions start lowering your quality of life. It will look different for each person, so we cannot definitively say when to press “go.” Below, we will go over a few indicators that it’s time to look seriously at buying a small home elevator.
If you have severe or worsening arthritis.
Approximately 21% of US adults have arthritis. And this isn’t reserved for people over 65, either. Arthritis can hit at any age and can make stairs extremely unsafe. Do you notice yourself putting off the journey to the basement because of the stairs? If you’ve relocated your bedroom to the main floor to reduce the number of times you climb stairs, this is a strong indicator that it’s time to call RAM Elevators + Lifts to talk about a home elevator.
If an injury has left you in a wheelchair.
Coming home from the hospital in a wheelchair means that your home will not serve you properly anymore. Both temporary and permanent injuries can leave someone in a wheelchair. At RAM, we’ve worked hard to ensure that we have temporary and permanent solutions for wheelchair users. The Vertical Platform Lift (VPL) can be moved and uninstalled, where the Residential Stratus becomes a beautiful feature of the home.
If you have a respiratory disease or heart disease.
People with respiratory and heart disease often get winded much faster than others, as their lung and cardio capacity is much lower. As a result, the upper and lower levels of the home may become unintentionally abandoned. Do you have areas of your home that are becoming too hard to navigate? Turn the accessibility device you need in your home into a stunning, custom feature with the Residential Crystal.
If you have osteoporosis.
Falls are much more dangerous when you have weak bones. Someone given the diagnosis of osteoporosis must take preventive measures to avoid accidents that can cause broken bones. Are you avoiding the stairs regularly? Do you feel trapped in your own home instead of relaxed? We’d love to help you gain back the home you love with a mobility solution.
If you’re planning to age in place.
Many individuals are planning on aging in place. This allows seniors to retain the feeling of comfort in their own homes, cherish the neighborhood they’ve come to love, and keep a sense of independence. But simply existing in the same home is not practical: opting for a small home elevator can help seniors move from floor to floor with minimal effort.
Contact RAM Elevators + Lifts
RAM Elevators + Lifts designs customizable lifts for people of all mobility levels. Reliable, easy to use, and easy to maintain are just three of the key features. Along with these, our lifts come with the RAM Advantage. Take a peek at the VPL, the Residential Stratus, or the Residential Crystal for more information.
Contact us with any questions, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.