If you are a caregiver to someone who has a mobility problem, you probably already known the frustration that can accompany this position. While you want to see your loved one or your patient be able to easily move around, because of their mobility problem, they are unable to do so freely. As a result, you may end up having to physically move them yourself, either up and down stairs, into a vehicle, or in and out of a seat. For many years, carrying a loved one or a patient was the only solution to this problem. With a lift recliner, some of these tasks can be made far easier.

If you are a caregiver to someone with mobility problems, a lift chair can be a great addition to your home or medical setting, as it would allow loved ones and patients to easily move in and out of seated positions. As a result, lift chairs can offer caregivers the chance to safely and effectively move their loved one or patient with ease, without having to carry them, which can pose a risk for both the caregiver and their dependent.

Lift chairs come in a variety of forms, and serve many different purposes. From simple slight reclines to fully adjustable back and footrests capable of bending into nearly any position imaginable, there is a lift chair for every user, whether you seek something simple and practical or a luxurious companion to your home entertainment system. Lift recliner chairs function by slowly raising up from the back to allow your loved one or patient to slowly slide, feet first, off of the chair. A lift recliner chair would be ideal for home use, as well as in an assisted living environment.

Furthermore, if you do not have the need for a full lift chair, you may want to consider getting a seat lift. A seat lift is compatible with almost any seating surface - armchairs, couches, sofas, and more - and effectively turns that piece of furniture into a lift chair. Seat lifts are prized by people who frequently travel or visit other homes because of their portability. They are ideal for loved ones or patients with issues with back support who are able to move, but are not able to sit down and stand up easily.

Caregivers, especially spouses of elderly persons who may have physical limitations of their own, can sometimes bite off more than they can chew, resulting in injury to themselves or their disabled loved one. Oftentimes such a caregiver is assisting a person who is much larger than they are, especially wives who look after a husband with a mobility impairment. With a lift chair, helping that special person sit and stand, or transfer from an armchair into a wheelchair or to a walker, can become a much easier and safer process. Please call us today at 1 (800) 791-6814 if you are experiencing difficulties taking care of a patient or loved one and think a lift chair could help ease your troubles - we'll be glad to walk you through the buying process and help you find the lift chair that's perfect for both of you!