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It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner! Now is a good time to start thinking about preparing your home for anticipated guests who may need a little help maneuvering the stairs. If you have elderly, disabled or injured friends or family that might need a ‘lift’ while they are visiting,…
In 2002, Liftavator was approached by a client in his nineties who tasked us to engineer, build and install an elevator on his yacht in Manitowoc, WI. His one caveat was that the new elevator could not diminish his view from the yacht’s deck. Our engineers went to work with Burger Yacht and designed an…
A fascinating article from www.sogetilabs.com about what the future holds for “smart” elevators: Many years ago I read the sci-fi-classic “the hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy” by Douglas Adams. I was intrigued by the scene of the elevator that could see in the future. The Sirius Cybernetics Corporation Happy Vertical People Transporter has the capacity…
The holidays are a time of fun and celebration, but some elements of the season may be hazardous to elderly family members. This is the time of year when families and friends come together to reconnect, to enjoy each other’s company, and to celebrate traditions. These holiday events often include beloved elderly family members and…
Is Your Home Elevator Up to Code? Home elevators are becoming an increasingly common sight in homes across the country. Quality of life is greatly improved with the installation of a home elevator: Older Americans can stay in their homes much longer while maintaining independence and the mobility challenges of countless disabled individuals are eased…
