What kind of Wheelchair Lift Might you Need

An accident or a medical condition may cause a person to need a wheelchair lift.  Generally, since homes have stairs, it is naturally difficult for the mobile-impaired person to go from one house level to the next without a wheelchair lift.  There might only be steps on the front porch but it is still a problem. Thankfully there is a solution. The is a lift that would remind a person of an elevator and it is installed on a landing that has steps. There are basically three types for this purpose and we will explore them here.

Since some designs may not work for particular situations, the manufacturer may have to customize the wheelchair lift to fit the client’s needs. With proper measurements and calculations it will be no problem to install what a person needs. But the basic models are as follows:

1.  Adjacent Cross - The adjacent cross lift elevator is designed to allow the person to exit from the side of the lift whether that is the left or right depends on the setup.

2.  Same Side - The one that is most like a normal elevator is the one where you exit the same place you entered and that is called the same side.

3.  Straight Trough - If you have a landing that you would need to depart the elevator lift on the opposite side once you reach your destination then you would require what is called the straight trough.

The wheel chair itself is not a factor that can help determine the kind and style of lift to use. The main factor that determines the type of wheelchair lift is the platform it has to accommodate and the access that is already in the existing structure. One might look into the possibility of a temporary solution if there is an injury that will heal within a year or so however for those who have a permanent mobility issue then this will keep the need to move out of the house into something more wheel chair friendly from becoming necessary.

The best thing to do is to  assess your situation, your needs and even the budget and then consult a wheel chair lift retailer to find out what options you have. There are very safe and accommodating wheelchair lifts available.