If the stairs start to become too difficult to manage at home, there are usually two options that people can consider to solve the problem. The first option is to remain at home (with modifications), and the other is to move to a senior living or assisted living facility. Both are feasible options, but many prefer to remain in their home because it prevents the stress of having to move again, and makes it possible to remain in the place that has so many positive emotional ties. A home is a place of comfort as it is where most people build lasting memories with family and friends, whether it be from holidays parties, or social gatherings with friends.
A through the floor home elevator is exactly what it sounds like. It is a home elevator that literally travels through a floor cutout in the ceiling of the lower level and the floor of the upper level. These types of home elevator models are newer to the market when compared to hydraulic elevators and some of the other types of traditional style home elevators.
In October 2017, EHLS / Lifeway Mobility Chicago finished the installation of a residential elevator at a beautiful new home in Lake Forest, Illinois.
The new home that the elevator was installed is located on the property where the historic Villa Turicum was built back in 1912. The Villa Turicum was Edith Rockefeller McCormick's country estate. (See below for more information about the Villa Turicum.)
The word "LULA" stands for Limited Use / Limited Application. A LULA elevator is sometimes referred to as a hybrid between a commercial elevator that you see in most public buildings and a wheelchair lift enclosed in a hoistway. The main reason businesses, schools, or churches install a LU/LA elevator rather than a traditional commercial elevator is to provide a safe and accessible way for all visitors to access all levels of the building (up to 3).
Join our free CEU webinar, "Modifications for Home Accessibility", on Wednesday, Apr 24th.
Lifeway Mobility's accessibility experts will provide helpful tips and educational information about solutions that can make all areas throughout the home safer and easier to navigate for those with limited mobility.
