After her father Stanley had a nasty fall down the stairs, Chloe Johnson was sure she’d wind up having to have him move into her Boston home. “I couldn’t see how Dad could live independently any longer. It was just a miracle he wasn’t more badly hurt this time!”
There was only one problem with Chloe’s plan. Stanley wasn’t having any part of it. “I understand my daughter’s position, but this is my home. I’ve lived in this house since 1965, and I’m not about to move.” He shook his head. “I guess you can say I’m stuck in my ways. I love my daughter, and I love my grandchildren, but it would be better if we didn’t all live in the same house.”
A family meeting ensued, and then there was a visit to Stanley’s opthalomologist. The doctor confirmed that Stanley has macular degeneration, a vision problem which contributed directly to the previous fall. When you can’t see the stairs, it’s hard to climb the stairs safely. A plan was made. “If Dad can get up and down the stairs safely on his own, I’m willing to go along with his staying in his own home.” Chloe is no less stubborn than her father. “Otherwise, he’s coming home with me.”
Working together, Chloe and Stanley researched their options. Bruno Stairlifts soon captured their interest. In Massachusetts, Bruno Stairlifts are used by many people who have cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or other severe vision problems to make using the stairs safely easy. Rather than climb the stairs, and possibly falling, all a person has to do is sit in the comfortable chair and press a button. The Bruno Stairlift glides up and down the staircase.
Bruno stairlifts can be installed on straight and curved walls. They operate dependably, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are Bruno Stairlifts for interior and exterior applications.
“I love my Bruno Stairlift,” Stanley said. “I don’t have any concern now about going upstairs.”
“No more falls!” Chloe agreed. “Talk about peace of mind!”
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