Your Parent Needs Help on the Stairs. What Now?

You have noticed your parent struggling on the stairs. Maybe it was a near-miss, or maybe they have started avoiding going upstairs altogether. Perhaps they are sleeping downstairs, or you have noticed them gripping the bannister with both hands.

Whatever brought you here, you are not alone. Adult children are often the first to research stairlifts, sometimes weeks or months before the conversation with their parent. That is completely normal.

This guide is your starting point. We will take you through what to look for, how to talk about it, what it costs, and how to find help you can trust.