Stand Easily With a Lift Chair
Relatively speaking, lift chairs are a new product, They were first introduced in the early 1980's and have tremendously grown in popularity since then. These chairs solved a serious problem that affects many people and made it easy and safe to stand again.
These chairs often look very similar to a regular recliner, but they offer several special features that your everyday recliner does not have. Most importantly, the chair can be raised into the air by a powerful electric lifting device. The ascent and descent are controlled by remote and the device operates slowly and steadily, with no jerky motions.
When the lifting mechanism has fully extended, the seated individual is at a level that is safe to stand from. They can also easily position themselves in the seat of the chair and lower the chair to allow them to sit in a controlled way. While this is one of the main selling points of the chair, they also have several special features that set them apart from your everyday recliner.
The nicest feature is arguably the way the chair reclines. A traditional recliner requires that the user leans back to recline the chair. As soon as the seated individual sits up or moves in a way that reduces pressure, the back of the chair rises. This can make it hard to find and keep a comfortable position.
In a lift chair, the same electric motor that raises and lowers the chairs, also controls the footrest and backrest. This allows for an individual to quickly and easily find a position and keep it. This can make napping or sleeping much easier, but they also make it easier to find a good position to watch TV or read in.
Many lift chairs utilize a 9-volt battery backup. This is used to make certain that the chair can be used in the event of a power outage, but usually the battery can only be used once, so it is a good idea to have a few extra lying around.
If you are on Medicare, you might be able to receive partial reimbursement for the cost of the chair. If you receive Part B benefits, many times the lifting mechanism will be covered, which usually costs around $300. To qualify, you must get a doctors prescription and your doctor must also fill out a Certificate of Medical Necessity.
Those who are not able to easily stand can greatly reduce the risk of a fall by using a lift chair. The chair is also used in the reverse manner to make sitting safe and controlled. Using these chairs is a great way to make certain that you will be able to independently stand without any major lift changes.
