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Well  Stair Lifts Keep Seniors Living Well  (NewsUSA)- Having to
rely on others to do the most basic physical activities around
the home is not how most people envision their senior years.
Growing older can mean having to deal with many different
physical conditions, such as osteoporosis and arthritis, that
impair the most routine activities. As the aging population
continues to grow--and with more seniors determined to stay in
their homes rather than move into a retirement setting--living
with dignity and independence has become an increasing concern.
In an AARP survey of people age 45 and older, 82 percent said
they want to stay in their existing homes for as long as
possible. One home improvement that can play a critical role in
this goal is a stair lift, a motorized chair on a track that is
secured to a staircase. Walking up and down stairs is one of the
leading causes of falls in the home and more adults 65 and older
die from fall-related in