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What to Know Before Adding a Wheelchair Lift to Your Home

ByAmeriGlideNovember 6, 2026

Start with the entrance you actually use A wheelchair lift (also known as a platform lift) can help address a change in elevation at a home entrance or between accessible levels, where the site and equipment are suitable. Begin by considering the door used most often. It may

ByAmeriGlideSeptember 18, 2026

Preparing a home for getting older does not mean changing everything at once. A useful aging-in-place plan starts by identifying the places where everyday routines could become harder if balance, strength, vision, or mobility changes over time. The goal is to make the home

ByAmeriGlideSeptember 11, 2026

When an entrance to a home has steps, two commonly considered accessibility solutions are: a wheelchair ramp and a vertical platform lift. Both can create a more accessible route, but they use space very differently and may suit different homes, elevations, users, and

ByAmeriGlideAugust 28, 2026

For many people, home is much more than a place to live. It’s where memories were made, where family gatherings took place and life has happened. So it’s no surprise that many older adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. But as our mobility

ByAmeriGlideJune 20, 2025

Vertical platform lifts (VPLs) offer a safe, convenient, and space-efficient solution for individuals with mobility challenges, making it easier to access elevated areas like porches, decks, or multi-level buildings/homes. Unlike stair lifts, VPLs can accommodate

ByAmeriGlideAugust 28, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed Vertical Platform Lift, crafted with precision and innovation. Thanks to recent investments in our manufacturing equipment, we’ve enhanced our capabilities, enabling us to create more intricate and refined

ByAmeriGlideJanuary 8, 2024

Nowadays numerous older adults continue to actively participate in society well into their senior years. But, there may be a point where age-related challenges, particularly limitations in mobility, become more noticeable and more difficult as we get older. This can cause an

Healthy Living

Elderly Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis: What You Need to Know

ByAmeriGlideMarch 18, 2022

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can occur at any age, but the chances of developing it is higher in older adults, specifically those 60 years and older. What is RA? When someone has RA, the tissue lining the joints in the body become thickened. This

Frequently Asked Questions

Vertical Platform Lifts: Frequently Asked Questions

ByAmeriGlideJune 24, 2021

What is a vertical platform lift? Sometimes called a porch lift, wheelchair lift or deck lift, this product is used to give users access to a higher level without having to build a complete lifting shaft. It’s a great option for those who use a wheelchair, power scooter or

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Vertical Platform Lifts: Frequently Asked Questions

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