Going up and down the stairs is something many people take for granted, however, many seniors are unable to transcend

                                          stairs without a lot of difficulty. Fortunately, there are portable and more permanent mobility assistance products that are

                                          available so that the elderly can regain their independence and move from floor to floor. Designed for the mobility impaired

                                          this push wheel chair with stair climbing function allows you to overcome almost every obstacle at home and in public places.

                                          Easily operated by health care providers, driving services, nursing homes and by employees in public buildings and within

                                          the employers premises. Lightweight and compact, it can also be folded small enough to fit easily into most car boots.

                                          StairSteady

                                          This device is a quality handrail that has a supporting rail attached to it. The StairSteady slides when pushed and locks

                                          when weight is applied to it. The elderly person holds on to the device to go up or down the stairs safely at their own pace.

                                          The rail part of the device attaches to the wall of your staircase. Its handle locks into place whenever pressure is applied so

                                          that that the person is able to rest when needed.

                                          EZ Step

                                          This stair assistance step for the elderly looks somewhat like a cane but it has a four point plastic base on the bottom. The

                                          gadget actually adds a step in between stair risers so that the person does not need to step so high. The person moves the

                                          EZ Step device one step at a time up or down the stairs reducing strain on knee joints.

                                          Stairlifts

                                          Electric stair lifts are installed on your wall beside a staircase to transport elderly people up and down the stairs. Stairlifts may

                                          be purchased new or reconditioned and they can be rented. The person presses a button and he may sit down while the stair

                                          lift does all the work. There are wheelchair stair lifts to accommodate people in wheelchairs. The operator always has a relaxed

                                          posture and a straight back while using the Dragon stair climber. There is no strain on the back or arms because the stair

                                          climber is balanced during operation. The Dragon Mobility System, a special wheel chair made to climb stairs, was introduced

                                          in 2003. Elderly people will appreciate their independence as no assistance is required to operate this wheelchair up and down

                                          stairs. The Dragon requires a physician's prescription and the person must be assessed at an dragon Evaluation Center.