{"id":27597,"date":"2026-05-25T12:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/?p=27597"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T13:11:04","slug":"lifts-for-elderly-care-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/en\/blog\/lifts-for-elderly-care-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose lifts for elderly care homes ensuring safety and comfort"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27597\" class=\"elementor elementor-27597 elementor-27573\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a6b119 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a6b119\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5415e8\" data-id=\"a5415e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd0e946 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd0e946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"911\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensor-para-residencias.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27595\" alt=\"lift for elderly care homes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensor-para-residencias.jpg 911w, https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensor-para-residencias-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensor-para-residencias-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensor-para-residencias-600x508.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c0a946\" data-id=\"6c0a946\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bafb13 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bafb13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing lifts for elderly care homes can be a complex task if all the factors that truly affect the day-to-day running of the centre are not taken into account. In fact, it is a fundamental part of the infrastructure that supports care operations, as it determines safety during movement, accessibility between floors and the level of comfort offered to residents during each transfer. <\/p><p>In these types of environments, choosing the right system must respond both to technical parameters and to compliance with current regulations on accessibility and safety.<\/p><p>In addition, from a demographic perspective, in Spain more than 20% of the population is over 65 years old (INE, updated 2024-2025 data), a reality that increases the demands placed on this type of installation. <\/p><p>In this scenario, defining the right criteria for choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/en\/installation-sites\/care-homes\/\"> lifts for elderly care homes<\/a> becomes a key decision to ensure an efficient and safe care service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52d67cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52d67cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-436bd1d\" data-id=\"436bd1d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e70cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28e70cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Criteria for correctly choosing lifts for elderly care homes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c89830b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c89830b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first thing to bear in mind is that, although the choice of lifts for elderly care homes may vary according to each centre\u2019s needs, the most important thing is to ensure a system that accurately meets the safety, accessibility and comfort standards required in a care environment.<\/p><p>Generally, lifts for elderly care homes are designed with sufficient dimensions to allow stretcher transport, provided that the available shaft space in the building allows it.<\/p><p>In this regard, it is essential to consider aspects such as:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ceff5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49ceff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accessibility regulations applicable in Spain:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91696b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d91696b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the case of lifts for elderly care homes, regulatory compliance regarding accessibility is mainly governed by the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE), through Basic Document SUA (Safety of Use and Accessibility), as well as by Royal Decree 173\/2010, which establishes the basic conditions for accessibility and non-discrimination in the access to and use of buildings.<\/p><p>The criteria established by these regulations include minimum cabin dimensions that allow wheelchair access, adequate door passage widths, precise levelling between the cabin and the floor, accessible control panels with visual and tactile signage, as well as acoustic information systems that facilitate the use of the lift in safe and autonomous conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c919c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70c919c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lift safety requirements (EN 81, inspections, emergency systems):<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c7b18 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64c7b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Safety is the central pillar of lifts for elderly care homes. For this reason, European standards, such as EN 81, establish strict requirements that include: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Automatic rescue systems<\/strong> in the event of any electrical failure.<\/li><li><strong>Permanent two-way communication inside the lift, <\/strong> connected to a support centre or to the building staff, ensuring immediate assistance in the event of an incident.<\/li><li><strong>Door safety sensors<\/strong> to detect obstacles and prevent entrapment during opening or closing.<\/li><li><strong><\/strong>Maintenance programmes and periodic inspections to ensure the correct operation of the equipment.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eec18d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5eec18d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Load capacity and cabin dimensions adapted to stretchers and wheelchairs:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f014aa9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f014aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is a determining criterion when selecting lifts for elderly care homes. These systems must be sized to allow the safe and smooth transport of wheelchairs, stretchers and care staff without compromising manoeuvrability inside the cabin. In turn, the load capacity must be above residential standards, usually starting from 1,000 kg.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d128423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d128423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Speed and precise stop levelling:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91bc4f4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91bc4f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stopping precision is a critical requirement in lifts for elderly care homes. Levelling must be millimetric and consistent in every cycle, even with load variations, avoiding any difference in level between the cabin and the floor that could compromise user safety. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c469a4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c469a4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Automatic door opening and closing systems:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-562c16d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"562c16d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This criterion responds to the need for doors to operate with high precision, allowing safe and effortless access for elderly users.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174b2db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"174b2db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hygienic and resistant interior materials:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7922206 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7922206\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Care environments require materials that are easy to clean and resistant to continuous use. Lifts for elderly care homes must incorporate antibacterial surfaces and durable finishes. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982defa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"982defa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Communication and alarm system:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-463abe0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"463abe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The equipment must include communication and alarm systems that are operational at all times, so that in the event of any incident, immediate contact can be established with the centre\u2019s staff or with an external assistance service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbbca0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbbca0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Energy efficiency and consumption:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebfa62f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebfa62f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Energy efficiency is an increasingly relevant criterion when selecting lifts for elderly care homes, especially in installations with continuous use. For this reason, it is advisable to incorporate technological solutions that optimise consumption without compromising the equipment\u2019s performance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99cf562 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99cf562\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integration with building control systems:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0cb8d9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0cb8d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lifts for elderly care homes can be integrated with control systems to monitor their status and improve daily operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca9fb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eca9fb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adaptation to new construction or modernisation:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a7f01 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5a7f01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is essential that lifts for elderly care homes can be adapted both to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/en\/blog\/new-construction-elevators\/\">new-build properties<\/a> and to modernisation processes, where the available space determines the technical solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be13882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be13882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Features and solutions to ensure comfort and user experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be4374 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6be4374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are technical requirements the only aspects to consider when choosing lifts for elderly care homes? The answer is no. It is also necessary to ensure that the equipment is capable of providing a comfortable user experience, both for elderly people and for the centre\u2019s professionals.  <\/p><p>For example, ergonomics is a key factor. Control panels must be located at an accessible height and include large buttons. Likewise, signage must be clear to make the lift easier to use and reduce dependence on staff.  <\/p><p>It is also recommended that lighting in lifts for elderly care homes be uniform, as this helps eliminate shadows or glare.<\/p><p>Another essential element is smooth movement. Modern systems allow this equipment to start and stop progressively, without sudden movements that may cause discomfort. <\/p><p>Noise control also adds value. Lifts for elderly care homes must operate with reduced acoustic levels, contributing to a calmer environment within the centre. <\/p><p>However, from an operational point of view, these systems improve staff efficiency, as they allow them to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Manage transfers more effectively.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Reduce waiting times.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Facilitate the organisation of daily activities.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Likewise, the incorporation of smart technology adds an additional layer of efficiency. Lifts for elderly care homes help optimise routes, prioritise movements and adapt to the centre\u2019s dynamics. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53f5fe6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53f5fe6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4eb8c40\" data-id=\"4eb8c40\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd891e2 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd891e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensores-para-residencias.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27596\" alt=\"lifts for elderly care homes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensores-para-residencias.jpg 713w, https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensores-para-residencias-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascensores-para-residencias-600x691.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecc6198\" data-id=\"ecc6198\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ae474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1ae474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choosing an expert provider in lifts for elderly care homes makes the difference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf4c01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abf4c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The implementation of lifts for elderly care homes requires a high level of <strong>technical specialisation, regulatory knowledge and experience in care environments.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Working with a specialised provider such as Aszende allows each project to be approached from a comprehensive perspective, taking into account both the building\u2019s conditions and the actual use of the system. <\/span> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Aszende has its own remote monitoring system that makes it possible to check the status of the lift 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This makes it possible to anticipate faults before they occur or carry out remote rescues when the incident allows it.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">In addition, experience in this type of installation makes it possible to anticipate needs, optimise equipment performance and ensure adequate long-term maintenance, key factors in environments where service continuity is essential.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-410bd43 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"410bd43\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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