Mobility Plymouth

Choosing an Elevator Or a Stair Lift

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

There are many factors that can make it difficult or even impossible to safely climb the stairs. Often it is a medical disease, such as osteoarthritis, that makes it hard to safely use the stairs, but cognitive disorders can also decrease ones sense of balance and increase the risk of a fall on the stairs. [...]

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Swivel Seat Stairlift Chairs

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

There are a number of options available to make using a stair lift easier. An occupational therapist or an impartial sales adviser will be able to specify the ones that are suitable for the users needs.
The most obvious option is to have a swivel seat stairlift. This means that you can swivel the chair when [...]

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Welcome to the new SILVER CROSS Blog!

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

Welcome to the new SILVER CROSS blog! Thanks for stopping by. This blog is a DO FOLLOW blog so YOU COMMENT WE FOLLOW and we are really looking forward to reading what you have to say. The goal of this blog is to cover topics that focus on maintaining your independence ranging from stair [...]

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What is the Core of the Silver Cross Service?

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

The core of the SILVER CROSS service is to offer a lower-cost alternative to home accessibility and mobility equipment. How this is done is through a number of ways.
First, we needed wide coverage across North America. So, a number of years ago, a network of dealers was created by screening existing companies within the industry, [...]

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Used Stair Lift Factors

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

Used Stair Lift Factors
1. If the previous used stair lift user’s weight was in excess of 250 lbs. then the wear and tear of the stair lift rail may be a factor.
2. Some stair lift models are not possible to switch from one side of the stairs to the other.
3. If the stair lift is [...]

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Battery versus Electric Powered Stair Lifts

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

I formed SILVER CROSS over 15 years ago and have not changed my opinion that an electric powered stair lift is more reliable than a battery operated stair lift. The key reasons why I say this are the following:
1. Batteries eventually die and you can not predict when this will happen.
2. Your furnace, air [...]

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Stair Lift User’s Physical Condition and Model Selection

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

Height of Stair Lift User
1. If thestair lift user is under 5′4″, then the stair chair seat height is important to enable easy transferring on and off the chair of the lift. Alternatively, if thestair chair lift user is tall, then seat height must be high enough.
Tall stair lift users must also consider the distance [...]

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PR Web Podcast

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

Aaron Apple from prweb.com interviews SILVER CROSS founder, Bob Harvey.
Topics include how the service was formed, why the stair lift is the most common product requested
and future expansion of the SILVER CROSS across North America.
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SILVER CROSS Opens Location in Edmonton, Alberta

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

Gary Warchola opened SILVER CROSS Edmonton in early January. Gary says,
“”The need for our recycled and new stair lift and mobility equipment is alreadypresent. It will only grow as our population ages with the “Baby Boomers”There aren’t enough Senior facilities now, let alone in the future. People want and will need to stay in their [...]

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SILVER CROSS Opens Chicago West

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

Peter Lamoureux opened SILVER CROSS Chicago West in early January. Peter says,
”I was looking for a new challenge and after my wife developed some mobility problems which restricted her access to all areas of our two story home, I started doing research. My wifeand I are not unique– most people want to remain in their [...]

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