Conveniences of Lift Chairs
If you have an elderly person with you in the house or have a family member that has a condition such as multiple sclerosis, back injury or paralysis that cannot be accommodated by an ordinary chair, lift chairs can be used instead. Such a chair is also useful before and after pregnancy, for someone who has broken bones or for post surgery cases. Basically, the function of a lift chair is to help someone get up from a sitting position. It is done through a lift mechanism that is powered by a motor found at the base of the chair. So even if you have arthritis, you do not have to strain yourself in getting up. A lift chair can also do all the functions of a recliner chair.
This is because it is the recliner chair lift chairs were modeled from. There are several types that are available to suit a variety of needs. But generally the lift chair can support body weights from three hundred seventy five pounds to four hundred and fifty pounds. If your patient is heavier than this range, you should purchase a model which can support up to seven hundred pounds. Aside from the weight capability, different lift chairs are also classified according to their flexibility and the reclining positions that are available.
The different positions in a chair lift chairs can provide mainly come in three categories. These are:
- Two position lift chairs-as the name implies, this kind of lift chair allows a person to choose from two different reclining positions. The first is the basic position with back straight and useful if you are going to work on something. The second is the reclined position which is more comfortable when watching TV or reading a book.
- Three position lift chairs-this is basically a two position lift chair which has an added reclining option that you can use down to one hundred and thirty five degrees. This is almost a lying down position and is preferable when a person wants to take a nap.
- Infinite position lift chairs-this particular model can go from a full sitting position to a fully flat position. There are no limits on the number of positions that can be had in between with this chair so a user can have a lot more convenience. If budget allows, this is the most preferable option among the three.
Because it is also a reclining chair, lift chairs may end up to be a common piece of furniture in many homes, even if people do not have an elderly or disabled person with them.