Guardians of older adults' balance
Revolutionizing at home care for older adults around the world through innovative solutions focused on dignity, mobility, and independence.
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Guardians of older adults' balance
Revolutionizing at home care for older adults around the world through innovative solutions focused on dignity, mobility, and independence.
Aging with Dignity
The Step Up — Climb stairs with confidence
A solution designed to promote independence, made by Quebec experts in mechanical engineering, design, and rehabilitation.
Because climbing a stair isn’t just about taking a step—it’s about maintaining control of your balance, your home, and your life.
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Our approach
In the context of a rapidly aging population, enabling older adults to remain in their own homes appears to be one of the most essential solutions.
By focusing on factors that promote health, Skywalk Systems help older adults maintain their balance in their living environments, empowering them to remain active and engaged in the world.
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Our clients
The risk of falling affects more than 300,000 seniors or people undergoing rehabilitation for Quebec only (pop. of 9 million)
In North America, the figure stands at 63.4 million people.
Out of fear of falling, two-thirds of older adults reduce their activities, leading to a decline in physical fitness that seriously impairs their quality of life and their ability to remain in their homes.
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Our impact
The Step Up does much more than prevent falls down stairs and ensure safe movement throughout the home.
When used regularly, this solution strengthens the key physical, cognitive and psychological faculties essential for maintaining overall balance.
The Step Up
The perfect solution for continuing to use the stairs independently.
Comprehensive Fall Prevention
Rearward fall protection
Guaranteed Autonomy
Access to all floors
Strengthening overall balance
Reduced fear and risk of falling
The Step Up
The perfect solution for continuing to use the stairs independently.
Comprehensive Fall Prevention
Rearward fall protection
Guaranteed Autonomy
Access to all floors
Strengthening overall balance
Reduced fear and risk of falling
ERGONOMIC
INTUITIVE
SAFE
The Step Up
A smart walker for stairs that ensures safety, independence, and improved overall balance.
The Step Up provides upper-body support when going up and down stairs.
The handrail unfolds around the user in a single motion, offering 360-degree support.
Our ultra-lightweight system follows natural movement, giving the user a sense of ease and fluidity.
In the event of a loss of balance, our patented locking mechanism ensures a controlled stop, preventing both forward or rearward falls.
Why choose the
the Step Up?
> Extended support for living at home
> Designed for active use while standing
> Secure support at every step
> Easy installation, no major modifications required
> Sleek and discreet design
“We believe this innovation can transform the lives of many older adults, while providing a valuable tool for caregivers who support them.”
Sébastien Buisson
Deputy Director General - Habitations Bordeleau
“We want to work together to accelerate the rollout of this brilliant solution to those who need it most.”
Stéphanie Paquin
President - Santé Physio à domicile
Stairway falls
A public health issue
Every year, 300,000 people - mostly seniors - experience falls in Quebec (pop.: 9 000 000).
Falls are a precursor to a loss of independence and carry serious consequences, including fractures, the abandonment of activities, social isolation, depression, admission to long-term care facilities, or even death.
Driven by the fear of falling, many older adults enter a vicious cycle: by avoiding simple yet beneficial daily activities, such as climbing or descending stairs, they lose physical fitness and, inadvertently accelerate the decline of their functionalabilities.
Significant costs
In the healthcare sector, the impact is significant: the costs of hospitalization and care following a fall are estimated at over $37,000. As the population ages, this trend is on the rise.
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Sébastien Lajoie
CEO and Founder President
David Barabé
Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder
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