subject: Lift Chairs: Enabling Individuals To Become More Mobile [print this page] People who are disabled, elderly, or just have difficulty standing up after sitting in a chair, lift chairs can be highly beneficial. Electricity is required for a lift chair to function. These chairs can automatically rise up off the ground, making it easier for the person seated in the chair to get into a standing position.
The average weight limit an automatic chair can handle is between 375 and 450 pounds, but larger models are also offered. These bigger chairs can hold up to 700 pounds. Each type of chair varies from the next, not only in features, but also in price. Of course the more features there are, the higher the price is going to be.
Usually a lift chair is for sitting and reclining slightly, but not for sleeping in. This is considered to be a two position chair. A three position chair will allow a person to sit, recline, and lay flat for sleeping. Many chairs of the infinite position variety allow people to raise their feet higher above their heart, which is commonly required for certain medical conditions.
Due to the large expense had with these chairs, there is some credit provided by the government for people who qualify. The average amount of credit is around 300 dollars, which makes a low-end chair cost only about 100 dollars. Some of the luxury versions of automatic chairs can cost well into the thousands.
Even though there are known safety hazards involved with these chairs, they are still sold in many parts of the world. Many manufacturers have added safety features to keep the number of injuries down. These chairs supply the needed assistance to people who greatly require it. While additional cushions may be added to a standard chair as a lifting aid, the effect isn't nearly the same.
Regaining mobility is a concern for many individuals who have lost some or a lot. Besides the automatic chairs that help people stand up on their own, there are also stair lifts and scooters that provide additional opportunity to gain even the slightest bit of mobility back. Not only is more mobility possible, but also a greater amount of independence.
Locating and being able to afford the right lift chair is important. There are a large number of people these chairs have helped and many people have found that their independence has been returned, since they no longer need to ask for assistance when getting out of a chair. It's much more refreshing to be able to do things on one's own.
