TURNING EVERY STAIRCASE INTO A VICTORY OVER DECONDITIONING
The Sherpa — 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 aging concerns
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
Sherpa 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.
SHERPA !
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
SHERPA
The perfect solution for continuing to use the stairs independently.
Comprehensive Fall Prevention
Rearward fall protection (optional)
Guaranteed Autonomy
Access to all floors
Strengthening overall balance
Reduced fear and risk of falling
ERGONOMIC
INTUITIVE
SAFE
SHERPA
A smart walker for stairs that ensures safety, independence, and improved overall balance.
Continuous support: Acting as a stair walker, the SHERPA provides reliable upper-body support during both ascent and descent.
Ease and fluidity: Our ultra-lightweight system follows your natural movement for optimal comfort.
Patented anti-fall lock: In the event of a loss of balance, the exclusive mechanism ensures a smooth stop, preventing any fall forward or (optionally) backward
Customized safety: Personalize your protection with our optional accessories. You can integrate a transfer belt that attaches directly to the SHERPA, designed to completely restrain and secure the user in the event of weakness or fainting
Why choose the
Sherpa?
> 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
Approved by Health Canada as a Class 1 medical device
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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