Considering a Lift Chair?

Whether due to illness, disease, injury, or age it is very difficult for many Americans all over the country to stand without assistance. Standing up or sitting down is something that sounds very simple, but if you are mobility challenged, then this task is not so easy. Often a caretaker is hired to help around the house because the individual can not stand freely. Other people must rely on their family to help them stand or sit, which can put a burden on them. A far better way to ensure mobility is to use a lift chair.

Lift chairs are a type of recliner that uses a powerful lifting mechanism to raise the chair. By raising the chair, it becomes much easier for the seated individual to stand without assistance. The chair rises at a slow pace and provides a very fluid motion that is not jerky at all. Older lift chairs had often used a spring system to raise the chair, but due to numerous injuries, these chairs are no longer sold by reputable manufacturers.

The size of the lift chair is an important consideration when deciding on which chair to purchase. Usually the measurements of the most concern are the seat width and seat depth. The height of the chair from the ground is also important. It is a good idea to measure your existing recliner or chair before you begin looking at available lift chairs. This way you have a point of comparison when you are looking at the published lift chair dimensions.

Another consideration when trying to find the right type of lift chair is to consider how far the chair reclines. There are 3 different categories of lift chairs. 2 position lift chairs recline about 45 degrees to a position that is great for watching TV. 3 position lift chairs recline to a position that is almost horizontal. Infinite position lift chairs also recline to a horizontal position that is great for sleeping, but unlike the other two types of chairs, the footrest and backrest operate separately. Of course all of these remote controlled chairs can be reclined to more positions then just 2 or 3 and are only limited in how far back they can recline.

There are several, manufacturers of lift chairs, but Golden Technologies and Pride Mobility are two of the most well known names in the industry. Both of these companies have been custom building quality lift chairs for over 20 years. They also have always used safe and reliable electrical lifting systems and did not manufacture stringed lift chairs. They both offer several complete lines of lift chairs. Their chairs feature many special features, like heat, massage, and battery backup. Chairs manufactured by these companies are also covered by a very impressive warranty.

These powerful and comfortable recliners provide a means of standing and sitting that is very safe. The seated individual can relax comfortably with the knowledge that they will always be able to stand or sit without out worry.

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