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    • Nausea
    • Paralysis
  • Emotions
    • Help! I think I have ME
    • Pacing & Switching >
      • How do I feel? aka Am I doing too much?
      • Balancing good and bad days
    • Resting >
      • What is Resting?
      • Do you really rest?
      • Why is Resting so Hard?
    • Boredom >
      • ME Friendly Activities
      • Breaking the Monotony
      • Bedrooms
      • Birthdays, Christmases & other Holidays
    • Lack of Understanding
    • Alternative Therapies
    • Emotions & Frustrations
    • Note to Carers
  • Daily Living
    • Mobility >
      • Wheelchairs
      • Walking
      • How do I start to walk again?
      • Stair Lifts
      • Going in a car
    • Daily Care >
      • Sitting or Lying in bed
      • Washing and Toileting
      • Clothes, keeping warm and cool
      • Eating, Drinking and Swallowing
      • Tube Feeding
    • Communication
    • Hospital
  • Virtual Adventures
  • Recovery
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Links
  • Praise

Getting Downstairs

Stair lifts are a godsend. They give you access to a part of the house that may not be possible if you can’t cope with stairs. You may feel a bit like an elderly person - the adverts on TV don't help; but they are so worth the initial embarrassment when you can get up and downstairs.

You can sometimes apply for a grant to get  a stairlift. Contact your GP, physiotherapist or OT about this.

Visit the following sites for information  on the type of stairlift to suit your needs, how they can be adapted to your home and comparisons of different stairlifts.

Stairlift Advisor - http://www.stairliftadvisor.co.uk/

Stairlift Experts - http://www.stairliftexperts.co.uk

 
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Claire Wade. Studio 17659, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US
This site is written by someone who is severely affect with ME and is compiled as a result of personal experience and research of other people with ME and their families. It is intended for information and guidance only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Readers are strongly urged to consult a professional medical practitioner for a proper diagnosis or assessment before trying any of the treatments or medications outlined. As with all medications, always consult your GP, specialist or pharmacist and tell them about other medications or herbal preparations you are already taking; always read the label and patient information leaflet.

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