Darlene Marks’ mother had the wrong stair lift installed in her home. Neither the installer nor the manufacturer will fix the problem. Can this consumer advocate help? Question: Aid 4 Mobility ...

Nearly 2.7 million Americans were injured on stairs, ramps and floors in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s data. For people with mobility challenges, stairs pose an even ...

As young homebuyers, we often overlook the future when climbing stairs might become a challenge. Some regret not opting for a single-floor home as they get older. Yet, financial constraints or ...

If conquering the stairs is becoming a Herculean task, the idea of installing a stair lift may have crossed your mind. But maybe the cost of a stair lift appears too steep a climb for your budget.

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

With 12.2% of Americans struggling to walk or climb stairs, a stair lift can make a major difference in accessibility at home. Those who face mobility issues, such as seniors, people recovering from ...

A knee replacement or arthritis flare-up (or just aging in general) can turn a familiar staircase into an impossible barrier. A stair lift solves this problem by carrying you safely between floors at ...

Currently, Medicare does not pay for stair lifts. However, some people who are eligible for Medicaid could receive financial support for home modifications such as stair lifts. Medicare is a ...