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I have stairs at home and wondering how to help father who has athritis?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Arthritis: If he is unable to use the stairs anymore. Then consider making a bedroom for him on the lower level or get one of those motorized chairs for the stairs. Last resort install an elevator.

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Answered 7/14/2012

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