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Apr 16, 2018 - 03:41 PM
Your question will depend on the size of your loved one and their physical condition.
I say size because if you do decide to purchase a lift chair, you don't want to get one that's to big or one that's to small.
A chair that's too big or wider than their body type will cause them to sink or slump over. If the chair is to small for their body type, it will be uncomfortable. You'll want to get this part right the first time around.
I recently purchased a comforter medium chair for my elderly mother and I can tell you it has worked wonders!
For me, purchasing a lift chair was a HUGE plus! It gave me a little space to get other things done and my mom loves the fact that I don't have to wait on her as much.
She can easily get in and out of the chair with little or no assistance from me or the caregiver while I'm at work . She can reach her walker or rollator with very little to assistance.
The chairs come in junior petite, small, medium, large, tall, wide and extra wide sizes.
I purchased the chair even though the rehab therapist tried to dissuade me from making the purchase.
In her words, "Your mother is at risk for further physical decline if you get her that chair. If the chair is doing all the work for her, she will lose the drive to use her own strenth." In my opinion, sometimes these home therapist know too much.
To make a long story short, I considered her advice, but ultimately it's up to me. I personally found it to be a huge relief by purchasing the chair.
She has not gotten lazy and with help of the caregiver, she does a little exercise to keep he joints loose I make sure that she doesn't sit in it all day long.
It's okay to take other peoples advice, but at the end of the day you have to do what works best for your individual situation.
My advice, depending on your loved ones size is to purchase the chair. They come in many different colors and styles and they are covered by most insurances.
I personally financed my mother's chair and They do not come cheap. I think the cheapest one I looked at was around $2500 but I'm sure you can find a cheaper one if you shop around. Just be careful buying used. More than likely, they won't come with a warranty.
Cheers!
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I say size because if you do decide to purchase a lift chair, you don't want to get one that's to big or one that's to small.
A chair that's too big or wider than their body type will cause them to sink or slump over. If the chair is to small for their body type, it will be uncomfortable. You'll want to get this part right the first time around.
I recently purchased a comforter medium chair for my elderly mother and I can tell you it has worked wonders!
For me, purchasing a lift chair was a HUGE plus! It gave me a little space to get other things done and my mom loves the fact that I don't have to wait on her as much.
She can easily get in and out of the chair with little or no assistance from me or the caregiver while I'm at work . She can reach her walker or rollator with very little to assistance.
The chairs come in junior petite, small, medium, large, tall, wide and extra wide sizes.
I purchased the chair even though the rehab therapist tried to dissuade me from making the purchase.
In her words, "Your mother is at risk for further physical decline if you get her that chair. If the chair is doing all the work for her, she will lose the drive to use her own strenth." In my opinion, sometimes these home therapist know too much.
To make a long story short, I considered her advice, but ultimately it's up to me. I personally found it to be a huge relief by purchasing the chair.
She has not gotten lazy and with help of the caregiver, she does a little exercise to keep he joints loose I make sure that she doesn't sit in it all day long.
It's okay to take other peoples advice, but at the end of the day you have to do what works best for your individual situation.
My advice, depending on your loved ones size is to purchase the chair. They come in many different colors and styles and they are covered by most insurances.
I personally financed my mother's chair and They do not come cheap. I think the cheapest one I looked at was around $2500 but I'm sure you can find a cheaper one if you shop around. Just be careful buying used. More than likely, they won't come with a warranty.
Cheers!
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Lift chairs at Medical Supply Depot
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