LONG-TERM SUPPORT
A simple solution to independent living after BRAIN OR SPINAL INJURY Disability resulting from illness or injury can impact at any age. And it’s well-recognised that creating a positive environment, once discharged home, can be pivotal to successfully managing an acquired or progressive brain or spinal injury.
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hen a house ceases to work adequately in terms of layout and accessibility, it’s important to address adaptations quickly. Because losing the ability to perform simple daily tasks or maintain childcare responsibilities, on top of the psychological impact of life-changing disability, can be difficult to deal with. Holistic home adaptations take into consideration the needs of everyone living in the home and providing safe access between floors has to be a priority to help normalise a complex and stressful time for all involved. Installation of a homelift can support independence and enable positive family living, keeping the family dynamic as stable as possible. Stiltz Homelifts provide inclusive home access solutions to support users with conditions such as TBI, SCI, ABI and neurological conditions including Parkinson’s and MS. Offering a contemporary and attractive homelift range suitable for both younger clients as well as more senior homeowners, which comfortably marries form and function, Stiltz own installers can quickly deliver a full-service installation, while the whole process is supported by clinically-led assessment in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
REINSTATING ABILITIES FOR YOUNGER INDIVIDUALS Team BRIT racing driver, Aaron Morgan, 31, is on track for the
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prestigious British GT Championships, despite breaking his vertebrae and spinal cord in a racing accident in 2006. However, Aaron’s racing success contrasted starkly with a lack of freedom in the home he shares with his partner and her son. He was unable to access upstairs without assistance, until a homelift from Stiltz reinstated independent living. “The stress of worrying about how to get upstairs has gone. With a homelift, I’m far more independent now and not stuck downstairs all day. I work from home, and I can go Paraplegic racing driver, Aaron Morgan and his recently-installed upstairs if I need to. It’s lovely Stiltz Trio+ Homelift. that I can tuck my stepson in at night and read him a bedtime story - it feels as if I have the same freedom in my home as I have on the racetrack.”
ENABLING OLDER GENERATIONS
A healthcare professional’s view: As an OT, I assess how clients can maintain or improve their independence. With seamless transfers between floors, a next generation through-floor lift from Stiltz perfectly demonstrates how home accessibility can be improved for a wide range of conditions and successfully managed moving forwards. As a respected manufacturer of domestic homelifts, Stiltz have combined aesthetics and design with the latest safety features and efficient operation. This type of home adaptation is an ideal solution for clients of any age group looking to regain safe movement around a multi-floor home, without reliance on anyone else. STUART BARROW, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Following a stroke in 2019, Steve Waller, 64, also installed a domestic homelift from Stiltz, to secure ongoing independence with his retirement guide dog, Evie. Steve lives with reduced mobility and balance issues. An additional visual impairment presents risks of falls on stairs. Part-funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant, Steve chose a wheelchair-accessible Stiltz Trio+ Homelift, which has allowed him to continue living alone and engage in daily activities, without additional carer support. ■
Stiltz specialist advisors can be contacted on: tel: 01384 880 343 email: enquiries@stiltz.co.uk web: www.stiltz.co.uk
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