Stairlifts, or chairlifts, are for anyone having difficulty with stairs due to an accident, illness or age. Stairlift is very helpful for old persons or handicapped. You can find two different types of stair lifts. The first kind of straight stair lift is fitted with a chair, and go upstairs and downstairs, while the another kind can be used while you are standing, or you can even push the wheel chair in it.