Lift Chairs
If you find that getting up from a chair is a difficult task, an automatic lift chair may give a boost to the safety of your home. Available in a variety of styles, colors as well as fabrics and patterns to suit your home décor, lift chairs are rarely distinguishable from a typical stuffed recliner.
Lift chairs are helpful aids for arthritis sufferers, wheelchair users, those with Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, joint fractures or those who simply have a tough time getting in and out of chairs. Lift chairs range from $600 to $2,300 online.
When using a lift chair, simply turn the hand control to elevate the chair upwards, then lean back onto the chair and lower it safely into a flat, seated position. To get up, raise the chair until it elevates you to a standing position. Once you've got sturdy footing, automatically lower the chair to its flat position.
Lift chairs generally support up to 1000 pounds. Many current lift chair manufacturers will include a battery back up in case the power should fail in your home. Lift chairs are also available with these options:
- Fabric Protection - or stain guard
- Positioning - various comfortable lounging positions
- Massage - pulsating or steady massage modes
- Heat - thermal heat control
- Side Pockets - holds chair controls, TV converters, TV Guides and magazines
- Bed Option - fully reclines to a flat/bed position
- Armrests - softly padded or flip-up armrests with plastic trays or cup holders
