Things To Remember While Buying Lift Chairs

By Author: John Greenan
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Lift chairs are a great option for people who are physically challenged, especially in terms of mobility. Basic and simple activities like standing up and sitting down are one of the most difficult things that they go through, even if not impossible.

Someone with a poor balance and weakness cannot own anything better than a lift chair. It has been proven that it is not perfect and suitable for everyone; a good lift chair will enable the user to follow all the medical instructions carefully like keeping the legs elevated and reducing the chances of falling or while standing up from a sitting position. Choosing the wrong chair can be extremely uncomfortable, if not dangerous.

Electric lift chairs for elderly look like standard recliners, which means they do not look like medical equipment kept in the homes. These chairs make use of a motor which helps in rising or lowering of the chair. When the chair is not being used, it remains in the by default ‘up’ position.

With a general physician’s prescription, the Medicare covers the cost of the motor. You should consider getting the best electric wheelchairs for sale. You should check the local medical equipment providers and make sure while purchasing that the upholstery is clean and has no foul odour. You should know if anybody has had an accident in that particular lift chair and keep looking for all types of damages and weak points that can lead to a hazard.

Here is a list of most important things to look for when you are getting a lift chair or a lightweight folding wheelchair:
Before making the selection, check how much space will it occupy in the room where it is going to kept. In case you have a limited space, look for the design that will occupy the least of space in your room. There are all types of shapes and designs available that suit your requirements.

Choosing a three –position chair will prove to be more beneficial than a two position chair if the user will be napping also in the chair. For instance, if the user will never recline or take a nap in the chair, a two position chair is the ideal one.
Choose the chair that is in accordance with the weight of the user. It should neither be too big nor too small for the person who is supposed to use it. If the feet of the user dangle in the air without reaching the support, the chair is not appropriate and either it is very high or deep or both.

Examine where the electric control is located and know the entire working and functioning of the chair. The control should not be placed in such a way that hampers the user’s control. It is always advisable to have a battery backup of your lift chairs just in case of a power failure. You would not want the user to struggle when in the middle of something because of a power failure crisis. A battery backup will let you move smoothly in all the adverse circumstances as well.
Select the chair which has the upholstery which is easy to clean and maintain. Stay away from light toned and solid colour fabrics, multi toned colours generally show lesser stain and wear in the long run.

Have all the complete information about the warranties and guaranties. It is agreed that all motors do wear out at one point of time, but it is advisable that you have all the guarantee and warranty of the motor.
Keeping these simple yet effective tips in mind will let you buy a good and a durable lift chair and other mobility scooter parts.