Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 avavvyvy avvy S iorn oreniioor a avvy iori by Jim Miller Best Stair Lifts of 2023 Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very diffi cult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies? Arthritic Andy Dear Andy, Yes, of course! A good home stair lift is a great mobility solution for anyone who is unable, or has a diffi cult time climbing stairs. To help you choose a quality stair lift that meets your needs and budget, here are a few shopping tips along with some top-rated companies. What to Know There are two basic types of stair lifts that are sold today: straight and curved. The type you need will depend upon the design of your staircase. A straight stair lift is one that travels in a straight line up a fl ight of stairs uninterrupted by landings, bends or curves, and costs anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000 installed. Curved lifts, however, are much more elaborate and will go around corners, bends and changes in direction. Curved lifts are also much more expensive, typically running between $8,500 and $15,000 or more depending on the complexity of the installation. Most stair lifts available today also have seats, armrests and footplates that fold up out of the way, and swivel seats that make getting into and out of the chair easier. They also come with standard safety features like seatbelts, braking systems and footrest sensors, push-button or rocker-switch controls located on the armrest for easy operation, and “call send” controls which allow you to call or send the unit to the other end of the stairs. Make sure the lift you choose has all these features. If you are a large person, you may need to get a heavy-duty lift with a wider seat and bigger lifting capacity – all companies offer them. Or, if you’re tall, fi nd out about raising the seat height during installation. Depending on the company, you may also have the option of choosing between an electric (AC) and a battery powered (DC) stair lift. Electric stair lifts are simpler and cheaper than battery powered units, but if your home loses power so does your lift. While battery powered lifts work even if there’s a power failure. Best Stair Lifts To help you choose a great stair lift the National Council on Aging, which is a national nonprofi t organization that advocates for older Americans, put together a review team to research the diff erent companies. Their list of best stair lifts of 2023 includes: • Editor’s Pick: Bruno (bruno.com) • Most Aff ordable: AmeriGlide (ameriglide.com) • Best Customer Reviews: Acorn (acornstairlifts.com) • Most Supportive Design: Harmar (harmar.com) • Most Adaptable to the Home: Access BDD (accessbdd.com) • Best for Arthritis: Stannah (stannah-stairlifts.com) See NCOA.org/adviser/stair-lifts/best-stair-lifts to read their detailed reviews. Financial Help Unfortunately, health insurance including original Medicare does not cover home stair lifts, but some Medicare Advantage plans may help pay. Or, if you have long-term care insurance it too may cover a portion of the costs. If you qualify for Medicaid, many states off er waivers that may help pay for a lift, and the VA has several grant and benefi t programs that may off er assistance too if you’re a veteran. To save some money, you may want to consider purchasing a used or refurbished model. Or, if you need a stair lift for only a short period of time, consider renting one. Most companies offer these options, and many off er fi nancings too. To get started, contact some of the previously listed stair lift companies who will put you in touch with a dealer in your area. All dealers provide free in-home assessments and estimates and can help you choose an appropriate lift. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “Th e Savvy Senior” book. Upcoming Movie Night at Malden Public Library P lease join us for Classic Movie Night on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing the American version of the British fi lm “Gaslight” (1944). The fi lm stars Ingrid Berman, Charles Boyer, Angela Lansbury and Joseph Cotten. “A susceptible young woman marries a suave, romantic man never suspecting that he is a murderous scoundrel, obsessed with fi nding the jewels hidden in their London home. She becomes the helpless victim as slowly, insidiously, he drives her to the brink of insanity.” Not rated – 113 minutes. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. Upcoming Movie Night - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-400000 Docket No. MI23P4920EA Estate of: EARL RANDALL WRIGHT Also know as: EARL R. WRIGHT Date of Death: 05/19/2005 LETTERS OF AUTHORITY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE To: Cade T. Wright 5 Lexington CT. 339 Merrimack, NH 03054 You have been appointed and qualified as personal representative in Unsupervised administration of this estate on September 19, 2023. These letters are proof of your authority to act pursuant to G.L.c. 190B, except for the following restrictions if any. Date: September 21, 2023 Tara E. DeCristofaro REGISTER OF PROBATE September 29, 2023 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 on the petition of ACDC 213 Main LLC, in Permit Application # CMID 061492-2023, seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 130; Chapter 28, Section 010(D); and Chapter 12, Section 300 of the Code of the City of Malden, to allow ledge removal and alteration of grade; to allow multifamily residential dwelling use, up to three stories inclusive, of property in the Residence A zoning district, and an Inclusionary Development, namely, to construct a building with three stories and a total of twenty (20) Affordable Housing Units, at the property known as and numbered, 211-213 Main Street, Malden and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 077 375 503. Petition and plans are available for public review in Malden City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application #CMID 0614922023 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk September 22, 29, 2023 Classifieds
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