When it comes to our loved ones and important decisions concerning their health, well-being, and safety, you never want to be left in the dark.
We get it.
This is exactly why Acorn Stairlifts makes it a point to stay right by your side every step of the way in taking your life to the next level with one of our life-changing lifts.
We are here to light the way by answering any and all of your questions so that we will always leave you with the complete confidence that your loved ones are only receiving the best stairlifts and service.
Welcome back to our segment of Acorn Stairlift FAQ of the Week. This is the Acorn assurance that every customer deserves –answers to all of your most frequently asked questions –so that you never feel left in the dark again.
This week, let's dive into the details behind why Acorn always aims to be adaptable, making our stairlifts accessible for everyone’s needs—including people with Arthritis—and how we are able to accomplish that.
The Acorn Stairlift FAQ of the Week
What Makes Acorn Stairlifts Arthritis-Friendly?
We can say that Acorn stairlifts are Arthritis-friendly with great confidence because Acorn Stairlifts is the first and only stairlift company in the world to earn the “Ease-of-use Commendation” from the Arthritis Foundation.
With Acorn’s common-sense controls and additional remote that includes only two self-explaining buttons, our stairlift’s simple and straightforward design allows everyone to use it with ease.
All Acorn Stairlifts Have Earned the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation
As the first and only stairlift company in the world to earn the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-use Commendation in all models of our products, our stairlifts were designed with the millions of people that suffer from arthritis in mind, as well as anyone who wishes to reclaim their independence and mobility.
This means that all Acorn stairlift models are user-friendly, even on the aching joints of people with Arthritis.
What is the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation?
The Arthritis Foundation created the Ease-of-Use Program to encourage manufacturers to design user-friendly products and packaging that could be recommended to the millions of people in the world living with arthritis.
When a product is awarded with the Ease-of-Use Commendation, it means that the product is user-friendly for people with arthritis.
This award, given to us from a panel of arthritis experts, was earned through extensive testing with our simulation subjects being none other than real people living with arthritis.
From opening the packaging of our product to taking a ride in our lift, the Arthritis Foundation determined that every step of the product testing was not only manageable for people with Arthritis, but was easy to use, even for people suffering from a severe form of the disease.
What Is the Testing Process for the Ease-of-Use Commendation?
Step One
When a product is submitted for testing, it is evaluated under fail or pass conditions.
These are performed according to the product type and what its functions are.
For instance, other examples of product testing could include opening a lid on a medicine bottle or using the controls of a household kettle.
Step Two
An assessment then takes place simulating the use of the product.
The people who test the product are none other than individuals living with Arthritis.
This testing extends from the opening of the packaging to actual usage to make sure that from start to finish, every step of the process is evaluated for ease of use.
Step Three
Finally, a panel of eight testers who have moderate to severe arthritis are evaluated for torque, grip and endurance, muscle strength, pinch force, and range of motion.
They are asked to interact with the product as they normally would, opening the packaging, using the product, and utilising its controls.
For Acorn Stairlifts, this included usage of the swivel seat, paddle controls, seat belts, and folding footrest.
Following this evaluation, an interview is conducted by a group of scientists, and the testers’ feedback is gathered in a real-world setting.
Why Is This Award So Significant?
Currently, Acorn Stairlifts is the first and only stairlift company to receive this award.
This award means a lot to us at Acorn because it confirms a few things—That we are innovators in our industry, our products are designed to accommodate a wide and diverse range of people, and that we continue to provide our customers with only the best products and service.
This honour also endorses Acorn Stairlifts’ mission statement to be the best stairlift company in the world.
Why Acorn Always Aims to Be Adaptable
Acorn Stairlifts knows every staircase and home is just as unique as the customer who buys it.
We also know that each individual has unique needs, experiences, and circumstances that have led them to the life-changing decision of installing a stairlift in their home.
Regardless of any factors that have formulated your personal mobility story, Acorn strives to improve the overall quality of our customers’ lives by helping you regain their mobility, independence, and confidence, doing so with the help of our high-quality stairlifts and service.
With such a high number of people around the world who suffer from some type of mobility impairment, disability, or the natural effects that come with the ageing process, Acorn wants to lend a helping hand.
Acorn knows that these people are not just numbers. They’re our grandmothers and grandfathers, husbands and wives, moms and dads, sisters and brothers, and children. They are the people we love and care about.
They deserve to live their lives to the fullest, despite their mobility limitations, soaring above the obstacles that once burdened them and not missing out on making more memories with their families.
This is why we take our mission to get you and your loved ones mobile again so seriously.
We want to help people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities across the globe live their lives to the fullest.
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If you or a loved one struggle to use the stairs or find yourselves avoiding them altogether, a stairlift will help you rise above these obstacles, granting you full access to the home you love in one seamless, sweeping motion.
Acorn Stairlifts strives to lift your life so that you will never have to sacrifice the things you love because of mobility issues.
From the strict standards we adhere to during manufacturing, to our superior stairlift servicing within your home, Acorn Stairlifts is hands-on throughout the entire process to ensure our customers are getting what they deserve—only the best.
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