For owners of multi-level dwellings, installing a residential lift is arguably the most transformative upgrade you can undertake to make your home more accessible and liveable through your retirement years.
Elevators Provide a Safer Alternative to Stairs
Falls on or from stairs are a significant cause of injury in the home. It’s easy to slip or miss a step while going downstairs, especially when carrying heavy items like groceries, laundry, or suitcases. If you plan to enjoy your retirement in a double-story home, addressing the issue of stairs is crucial, as a fall can dramatically affect your plans.
Installing a residential lift allows people to navigate stairs safely and makes everyday life easier. Historically, elevators were too expensive for most homeowners. However, with the invention of RESiLIFT®, the world’s first shaftless, through-floor lift, elevators are now more affordable and fit seamlessly into any home.
Enjoy your home longer
Futureproofing means preparing your home for potential changes in mobility that you or your loved ones may experience. As people age, their mobility needs often change, making it essential to equip your home with features that help you adapt. By doing so, you can continue to enjoy your home comfortably and safely for as long as possible.
Some people who install RESiLIFT® find the lift to be a lifesaver when faced with an unexpected diagnosis, injury, or surgery. In such situations, it’s reassuring to know that the challenge of stairs is removed, allowing you to stay in your home. Conversely, if the owner of a two-story home suffers a medical setback, managing daily life and rehabilitation becomes even more difficult if they haven’t installed a lift.
Avoid a move
People of a certain age often consider whether they should move to a smaller home. This options has many financial, social and emotional implications and it is difficult to find a single storey home.
Installing a residential lift helps people avoid moving by overcoming the challenge of stairs. Furthermore, depending on the type of elevator chosen, the cost of installing a home elevator may be more affordable than purchasing a new home, with its associated legal, loan, and stamp duty fees.
Beyond saving time and money, staying in the same home allows people to remain connected to family memories and the community they love. It is more difficult for older individuals to build new friendships in a different area than to maintain relationships in their current neighbourhood.
RESiLIFT has helped thousands of Australians avoid a move. The lift makes life as convenient as living in a single-level dwelling, and for many customers, it’s the only way they can remain in their home
The advantages of adding a residential lift are too numerous to address here. From hosting elderly friends and relatives, to enjoying your home longer and making everyday life easier, it’s no wonder they’re becoming more common.
The beauty of RESiLIFT® is its simplicity. It was specifically invented for the residential market, has minimal visual impact and is easily installed in existing or new homes. If you’re considering a residential lift, contact your local RESiLIFT® distributor, Elevation Creations, on 1300 303 522 or visit resilift.com.au
