Looking after Your back- For Seniors
by Aria Akachi
Old age can often lead to a lack of mobility, and standing up and sitting down comfortably can often be a problem for seniors.
However, to improve accessibility and relaxation there are a number of furniture solutions that are ideal for a senior home.
With options such as platform lifts, stair lifts, and miniatures being readily available on the market, moving around the house has become much easier for those who have difficulty moving around.
However, when it comes to standing up or sitting down, it can be a problem for some people which are why lift recliners are a great upgrade for the living room.
The lift chair cushion is a little known tool that can be very helpful for seniors. Here is why this device, also called a seat lift for chairs, is something every senior needs to have in their home.
A lot of changes take place in our bodies, as we age. Our sense of balance diminishes, we get weaker in our arms and legs and our ability to get around becomes more of a challenge.
Because of these changes it becomes harder and harder to lift up out of chairs. That can be a real problem for seniors and elderly that want to remain independent. Getting in and out of chairs easily can also be a problem for those just coming off of hip or leg surgeries.The solution for this problem can be easily solved by using a tool called a lift cushion.
These are lifting seats that help ease a person into a chair and then back out again. They are easy to use, built strong, simple and safe. There are different sizes depending on the weight of the user. The heaviest duty can hold up to 340 lbs.
They come in different versions. One version is designed to be portable so it can be taken with you. It can easily be transported from room to room or on a trip if you are on vacation, going to a friend’s house or even the theater.
You Might Wonder what is a Lift Recliner?
A lift recliner looks like any other comfortable chair on the outside but is actually fitted with a mechanism which makes getting up and down much easier for the user.
The seat can be raised to almost standing level to allow the occupant to get up and down with ease and also reclines into a number of positions to make relaxing at home much smoother.
Here is How to Choose a Lift Recliner Chair
There are a number of things you need to take into account before making your purchase. Once you have got this right, sitting down and getting up will never be a problem again.
Measurements – Width of seat, the height of back, height or armrests, and height from floor can all affect how comfortable the chair is – try sitting in a few models and feel the cushions on it before you buy so you get a good idea of the styles out there.
Number of Positions – Recliners may have 2 to 4 positions – choose how many you want! If you sleep in your chair, a fully reclining option may be best for you.
Budget – Features, fabric, weight capacity and a number of reclining positions can all affect price so have a budget in mind before you make your purchase.
Material – All lift chairs are made with cushioning to make sitting a real pleasure – some have more than others and the types of material from which they are made can also vary. Suede and leather can be more expensive options but both are hard wearing – although leather is better for cleaning up spillages!
Weight – Don’t forget that the amount of weight a chair can lift often affects the price. Always buy one suitable for your weight so the mechanism doesn’t suffer any preventable damages.A
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