How To Choose the Right Lift Chair

Power lift chairs are now manufactured to such high quality standards that it’s impossible to tell how much functionality rests underneath their outward appearance.  Additionally, fabric and design options have resulted in lift chairs with designer looks which work well in all rooms of the house. Appearances aside, it is the combination of look, feel, and mechanical capabilities that determines the right lift chair for each person. The following is a list of these, and other, considerations to take into account when contemplating the purchase of a lift chair:* Make sure that the lift chair under consideration can provide both the comfort and required lifting power for the person using it. To this end, the appropriate lift chair must be a good fit and support the size, shape and weight of the user’s body. If at all possible, trying chairs out in their showrooms should go a long way toward determining the right chair. If circumstances prevent a “test drive” at a lift chair store, a specification sheet can at least define whether a chair will be powerful enough for its owner.* Confirm that chairs which fit the above parameters also have long lasting battery powered electrical back-up. This especially critical in areas which experience frequent power outages.* Make sure that your recliner lift chair has enough reclining positions to suit your needs. These chairs typically come with a range of reclining positions with two at a minimum, going back to a full (almost flat) recline.  * Lift recliner chairs come in a wide variety of shapes sizes and designs meaning that, unless a visitor sees the chair in action, they won’t be able to tell that it is purposed for medical needs. Whether consideration is toward a luxury lift chair or something more basic, take advantage of the fact that your lift chair can enhance the look of any room.* Lift chairs can be upgraded and accessorized to meet both additional medical needs and physical nuisances. Getting extra neck, back, foot support, in-chair heating, and/or a massage feature from a power lift chair can make the difference between a good and a great owner experience.* Be sure not to overbuy. Purchasing more power, more options, and/or more features than is needed can quickly turn a lift chair which started as a low priced solution into a very experienced one. Potential uses pitched on the floor of a lift chair store can waste loads of money if they’re never used. The variety of options and the versatility of power lift chairs make it extremely important to examine all the medical considerations, features, and benefits of each type of chair before making a commitment.