Help with climbing stairs – our 5 tips

Help with Climbing Stairs – Our 5 Tips: As we age, we may encounter more and more difficulties with walking and eventually find ourselves facing our own staircase at home, afraid to climb it without assistance.

There are many products that can be helpful in this situation. In this article, you will learn more about help with climbing stairs.

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Both-sided railing

Beidseitiges Geländer

For a barrier-free staircase, the railing is one of the most important measures to ensure that the staircase can be used safely and without fear of falling.

The railing must be continuous regardless of the type of stairs and must not be interrupted at landings. Also, if possible, the railing should continue horizontally at the beginning and end of the stairs, allowing for a safe entry and exit.

Do you have difficulties and need help with climbing stairs? Consider installing a railing on both sides.

Height of the railing

A railing must be installed at a height of at least 80 cm vertically above the edge of the steps and must not exceed 115 cm in height.

Shape and diameter of the railing

  • The shape of the railing is usually rounded, as only oval or round railings are allowed on public stairs.
  • The diameter of a railing should be between 3 and 4.5 cm.

Legal requirements (example)

A staircase with at least three steps requires a handrail.

If the steps exceed a width of 1.5 meters, a handrail must be installed on both sides of the staircase.

From a width of at least four meters, an intermediate railing is mandatory, which is installed in the middle of the stairs.

In short:

  • Diameter 3 – 4.5 cm
  • Height 80 – 115 cm
  • from 3 levels mandatory
  • Form either round or oval for public stairs.
  • From 1.5 meters width of steps, two handrails are mandatory. 5 cm distance from the wall.

Step markings

Stufenmarkierungen

Adequate lighting is essential for the safe use of the stairs. Therefore, make sure that your stairs are adequately illuminated to reduce the risk of falling.

This way, you can more easily see where the next step is and whether there are objects on the stairs or if the surface is slippery. In addition to adequate lighting, it is recommended to install LED strips to illuminate the steps even better.

If your bedroom is on the 1st floor, it can be a good idea to keep a flashlight in your drawer – in case of a power outage.

Lighting

Beleuchtung

Adequate lighting is essential for the safe use of the stairs. Therefore, make sure that your stairs are adequately illuminated to reduce the risk of falling. This way, you can more easily see where the next step is and whether there are objects on the stairs or if the surface is slippery.

In addition to adequate lighting, it is recommended to install LED strips to illuminate the steps even better.

If your bedroom is on the 1st floor, it can be a good idea to keep a flashlight in your drawer – in case of a power outage.

Non-slip surfaces

If you have difficulty walking safely on the steps, there is the possibility of attaching non-slip or anti-slip coverings to the steps.

Stair walking aid

TOPRO Step Treppensteighilfe

If the above-mentioned advice is not sufficient to use your stairs safely, you should consider adapting your stairs with user-friendly mobility aids.

Stay independent in your own home with the TOPRO Step stair walking aid. With the TOPRO Step stair walking aid, you have a solid and firm support when climbing stairs. The stair walking aid reduces the risk of falling and gives you confidence in your own abilities and self-esteem back.

Application

For a barrier-free staircase, the railing is one of the most important measures to ensure that the staircase can be used safely and without fear of falling.

The railing must be continuous regardless of the type of stairs and must not be interrupted at landings. Also, if possible, the railing should continue horizontally at the beginning and end of the stairs, allowing for a safe entry and exit.

Do you have difficulties and need help with climbing stairs? Consider installing a railing on both sides.

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