Creating a forever home is important. As you age and become less active, the last thing you want is to lose access to parts of your home or, worse still, to have to move. In the UK we have an ageing population, which won’t be able to be cared for in state care homes, so a lot of future care will need to happen at home. Installing a lift in your home might not be at the top of your requirements list now, but it could become essential for you in 10 to 15 years’ time, for instance.
When considering features for their homes, most people discount lifts immediately due to their cost, and it’s true that they are expensive in terms of initial outlay. However, being forced to move 10 years down the line will cost a lot more, not to mention the associated upheaval.