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When should we think about getting a chair lift

Our son is 7 and 1/2 and still gets up the stairs pretty good, just wondering what other families do

when should we start thinking about getting a chair lift? and other home remolding to make it easier for our son? Thank you

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Permalink Reply by angie jellinek on March 8, 2018 at 1:25pm

Hi,

I have an 11 year old with Beckers Muscular Dystrophy and we just installed a chair lift and he has been able to conserve a lot of energy. We started to think about when his legs would burn and had to be carried up the stairs. He would also get out of breath. Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by marie noblett on March 8, 2018 at 1:36pm

Thanks!

angie jellinek said:

Hi,

I have an 11 year old with Beckers Muscular Dystrophy and we just installed a chair lift and he has been able to conserve a lot of energy. We started to think about when his legs would burn and had to be carried up the stairs. He would also get out of breath. Hope this helps.