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Some straight stair lift tracks can accommodate up to 70 feet, but anything longer can add $50 to $75 per linear foot. Stair lifts can typically handle users up to 250 pounds, but a heavy-duty lift ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good ...

If conquering the stairs is becoming a Herculean task, the idea of installing a stair lift may have crossed your mind. But maybe the cost of a stair lift appears too steep a climb for your budget.