Living your best life is a phrase very much in fashion right now. Yet what does it actually mean and how exactly, do you achieve it? At Stiltz Homelifts, we encounter many health professionals who all understand the importance of living well, especially in your own home, but it is the Occupational Therapist who can be the key to helping you get everything just right.
An Occupational Therapist, or OT for short, is quite the unsung hero of mobility needs and April is actually OT Awareness Month, so what better time than now to look at what an Occupational Therapist can do for you.
Stuart Barrow is a South Wales-based Occupational Therapist who works closely with Stiltz Homelifts and he explains the role of an OT: “We are here to help people live their best life whenever we are needed. We help people overcome physical challenges their environment presents whether that’s in the home, self-care, productivity, or leisure. It isn’t condition-specific, the focus is firmly on maintaining or regaining independence with a tailored package of help, targeted to suit that person’s needs. So, if stairs are the issue we would consider solutions to overcome this. We want to understand what peoples’ priorities are so we can achieve a positive outcome. Everyone is not the same, so it’s vital to listen.”
This is exactly how Stiltz Homelifts work in partnership with an OT partnership. The role of an OT isn’t specific to those leaving hospital; a private Occupational Therapy consultation can be arranged at any time and can provide a vital professional perspective on needs within the home.
Stuart, like other OTs, regularly works on home adaptations and understands the process well. “Stairs are a significant issue and I’ve often recommended a Stiltz home lift or domestic lift to a client. People don’t always know what’s available and that stairlifts are no longer the only option. Safety is paramount and with a Stiltz domestic lift, you can guarantee not only safe transitions in and out but also secure transportation. A stairlift however takes up a disproportionate amount of space and is a potential hazard for other members of the household who might be using the stairs.”
If you think a Stiltz home lift could be right for you, then an OT can help you look at your home holistically, considering positioning as well as future-proofing by specifying the correct product for the long term. They can also provide a recommendation if a Disabled Facilities Grant is to be submitted. If the grant is awarded, the OT’s consultation fee can be claimed for.
April also marks both Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis awareness weeks; both conditions are in the spotlight. Billy Connolly, Michael J Fox and Jeremy Paxman are high-profile Parkinson’s sufferers, and Hollywood actress Selma Blair lives a cool ‘Insta-life’ with MS. All demonstrate it is feasible to live well regardless of mobility status. Taking control and seeking the best advice isn’t just for celebrities, an Occupational Therapist could furnish you with sufficient knowledge to do a lot of good.
At Stiltz Homelifts we are passionate about helping you live your best life; whatever that means to you.
Easy to arrange lots of information, No problems with fitting, payment taken in stages, last payment when job was completed. Everyone was friendly from start to finish.
My experience with Stiltz Homelifts. Just over a month ago, I had my Stiltz lift installed and I am so pleased with it. The workmen that came and fitted it were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were so professional I would not hesitate to recommend Stiltz lifts to anybody.
Great looking product, knowledgeable sales people, fitters work clean quickly and polite. Definitely recommend.
Great stylist lift, had for six months without a hitch. Installed by company staff not subcontractors. Cannot fault the lift, buying experience, installation, service. Good company ethos and made in UK.
From the very beginning with the initial construction to the finished product. I have never seen such polite men with an equal work ethic. They cleaned as they went each day. The pets were never in harm. The finished product is awesome. Couldn’t be more pleased
Excellent from beginning to end – and beyond.
Everybody we dealt with at Stiltz was very helpful and efficient, from the initial meeting with Nick Sale, the sales rep, thorough technical inspection, the builders, installers, plumber, electrician, and excellent follow up service and attention. My husband’s life is transformed and mine is much easier. Thank you Stiltz.
Elegant lift, promptly installed by careful and tidy fitters who removed their rubbish the following day. A fair price and an envied addition to our home.
I have been astounded and gratified by the levels of service we have received from every member of the Stiltz teams we have dealt with. A superb lift with exceptional service!
An excellent company from the first contact to the completed project. All personnel were friendly and very polite but stayed extremely professional throughout. Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years I was aware the preparation work was carried out to a high standard by the best of trades people. The lift itself can not be faulted both the operation and aesthetics.
The service was better than 1st class. It was excellent in every way. We could not be more pleased with everything Stiltz applied it’s self to in any way. We would award 6 stars at the very least.
Home lifts are a modern alternative to stairlifts, offering reliability, speed, capacity, and seamless aesthetic integration for a stylish and efficient solution.
Stiltz home lifts ensure safety with battery backups, obstruction sensors, self-closing doors, weight limit sensors, and ‘hold to run’ controls for a secure user experience.
Stiltz home lifts feature a battery backup for safe descents during power cuts, with an optional UPS for multiple trips during outages.
