Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process
Stair Chair Lift Safety Instructions
Julio Carr
Stair chair lifts are a great tool for helping seniors who want to remain independent, because they enable seniors to navigate staircases in their own homes. However, stair chair lifts are only an acceptable tool if they're used safely. These tips will help you use your stair chair lift properly and ensure that your lift doesn't become a safety hazard to you or others you love.
Keep the Key Away from Children
Many stair chair lifts come with a special key required to turn the lift on. Don't allow children to play with the key, and don't keep the key any place where children can access it without your permission. Keep the key in a safe place at all times, either on your body or in a purse or wallet that you carry with you.
Don't Allow Children to Play with the Stair Chair Lift
Just as children should not play with the key, they should also be kept away from the lift itself. Never allow children to play with the lift. If you need to ascend or descend the staircase while children are in the house, keep the children off the staircase while the lift is in use.
Train your Pet to Stay Out of the Way
Children aren't the only hazard that can get in the way during operation of the lift. Pets can get in the way of the stair lift just as much as children, if not more so. Train your pets to stay off the stair case while you're using the lift. If your pets have a hard time staying away from the lift, get a behavioral specialist to train your pet the appropriate behavior.
Use the Seat Belt
Many stair chair lifts come with a seat belt that helps keep the user in the chair without falling. Like the seat belts found in cars, the seat belts on stair lifts help save lives. If your stair chair lift comes with a seat belt, use it every time you ride in the unit.
Tuck Away the Cord
Although some lifts are wireless, many lifts draw power simply by plugging into the wall. On these lifts, the cord can present a tripping hazard if not tucked away properly. Have the cord hung up against the wall during installation to ensure that it doesn't cause anyone to trip.
Following these safety tips and procedures will help you and your loved ones be safe around your stair chair lift. For more safety tips, contact the company that installed the lift. For more information, contact a company like All-Star Lifts.
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As an elderly care worker, I have witnessed the deaths of many individuals. I have seen family members become angry, sad, and completely silent at the end. I have also seen individuals refuse to see family members out of denial. People deal with death in different ways, and the strong emotions are often unfamiliar and scary. If you have a parent or grandparent who is elderly, then I want to share with you what I know about end of life care and dying process. We are a society that does not talk about death, and this can cause great pain when a family member dies. Learn about the process and find out how to deal with your own emotions and how to love your family members at the end. If there is only a small amount of time left, then I want you to cherish the final moments.