On Tue, 6 Oct 2015 13:51:01 -0400, Retired wrote:

On 10/6/15 10:53 AM, Bob wrote:
Hello,

Figured some of you folks would have opinions on this.
Sr. Citizen kinda question.

Regarding those powered stair climbing lifts/seats to help
an individual go from one level to another:

I see Acorn continually advertises.

Are they the "best" ? Are they a Franchise ?
Better quality available ? Who ?

What brands to stay away from ?

What features, etc. should I be looking for ?

Thanks,
Bob

You may also want to consider a home elevator.

Here are a couple links:
http://www.stiltzlifts.com/residential-elevator.html
https://www.residentialelevators.com/
https://savaria.com/products/home-elevators
http://www.inclinator.com/elevette-home-elevators/
The problem is a home elevator requires extensive modifications to
the home - and in many smaller homes there is no acceptable way to
install one without taking up an unacceptable amount od space..

Chair lifts will fit into virtually ANY house. They are also simple
to remove when no longer needed. If one member of the family has
trouble with stairs there is no reason to move to "accrssible"
housing, at great additional cost.