Product Listing - Curved Stair Rail

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Product Listing – Curved Stair Rail

Newel Stair Rail

	MANUFACTURER
	Unknown
	COST
	$17.00 plus shipping (Approximately $74 to ship one handle to anywhere in the States)
	VENDORS
	Westons.com (This is a British web site that sells to the US.)
	DISCLAIMER
	The listing of these products is for informational purposes and individuals must use their own caution and judgment when using these resources. Functional levels and changes in judgment and reasoning are highly variable in people with dementia. Interventions must be individualized and continually assessed because those that are effective for some individuals may only work briefly and may not work at all for others.

	DESCRIPTION
	This curved rail, made from white plastic coated steel, turns 90 degrees around a corner on the stairs. It can be used at a landing on the stairs or at the bottom of the stairs, so the person can be supported as they turn the corner. There are left and right handed versions. Length is 26.5 inches. (FYI: "Newel" is an upright post in the stair railing.)
	WHAT WE LIKE
	Provides support at the transition from landing to stairs or visa versa Provides support at the bottom of the stairs in the transition to the floor from the stairs
	POTENTIAL CONCERNS
	Shipping costs to the U.S. are high but keep in mind that this special rail could dramatically increase stair climbing ability and safety for certain individuals.
	CAUTION
	Even if using this newel support, there should still be railings on both sites of the stairs to prevent falls. Be sure the railing is securely attached to the stair post.
	This product has not been tested by Thiscaringhome.org.

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How We Tested

"ThisCaringHome.org tested many products that are commonly recommended for best practices to identify the best use of these products and any potential problems in their use by caregivers and individuals with dementia. Each product included in an Expert Review was tested in a home environment, either an apartment or a single family home (or both), by at least two people. Rosemary Bakker, interior designer, gerontologist and dementia specialist, was one of the testers for every product. Whenever possible, we tested the product over time, sometimes days, weeks, or months, for:

Ease of use
Reliability
Potential safety issues

As a result of our testing, we're listing the pros and cons for using these products and including safety precautions for various products. These products were not tested by persons with dementia. We hope in the future to do case studies to learn more about what works and what doesn't work in a larger variety of caregiving situations and home environments."

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