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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As mobility becomes more difficult with age, many people face the heartbreaking choice of moving away from a cherished home, especially when the home has stairs. For the roughly 40 million Americans ...

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, ...

Got a stair lift you no longer need? Whether you’re moving, your mobility has improved or you’re preparing to sell your home, removing a stair lift presents a daunting challenge. The heavy equipment, ...

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 ...