Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

Part 2 of 10 - Climbing Stairs May Be Difficult for People With Arthritis

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among adults in the United States with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, 4.8 million report having difficulty climbing stairs. Because of the large number of people affected, accessibility to buildings is a major issue for people living with arthritis and other physical disabilities. It can become an issue in a person's own home if they have a staircase which becomes difficult to navigate. Stairs are also problematic for people who use walkers and wheelchairs.

• Stair-climbing Wheelchair
• Stair Lifts
• Wheelchair Ramps

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• Part 1 of 10 - Ability to Walk May Be Affected by Arthritis
• Part 2 of 10 - Climbing Stairs May Be Difficult for People With Arthritis
• Part 3 of 10 - Kneeling Can Be Painful for People With Arthritis
• Part 4 of 10 - Arthritis Interferes With Good Grooming
• Part 5 of 10 - Hygiene is Important Even If You Have Arthritis
• Part 6 of 10 - Gripping is Compromised by Arthritis of the Fingers
• Part 7 of 10 - Ability to Reach May Be Limited by Arthritis
• Part 8 of 10 - Cleaning and Housework Suffer Because of Arthritis
• Part 9 of 10 - Eating Can Be a Painful Experience
• Part 10 of 10 - Arthritis Can Interfere With Church and Other Social Activities