Electric Lift Chair

An electric lift chair is an excellent solution for seniors who have difficulty getting up from their chair and/or flop into their chair when trying to sit down.

Some older adults find it difficult to get up or sit down in their chair. A lift chair is operated electronically with the help of a remote control. Different kinds of lift chairs are available and come in a variety of colors, options and fabric.

What is a Lift Chair?

It has an electric motor that stands the chair up so it is easier to stand up from. It also stays in this position so that when the user is ready to sit down, it slowly lowers them into the seated position.

Who can Benefit from a Lift Chair?

Anyone with difficulty getting up and/or sitting down in their chair. This could be due to pain, decreased strength, decreased balance and/or decreased endurance.

Types of Electric Lift Chairs

There are several different types of lift chairs:

2 position

• Chairs which help a person sit, stand and partially recline.
• The entire chair lifts and tilts forward. When the chair is lowered, the user has the option of lowering themselves to a normal sitting position or, if they hold the lowering button, their feet will be elevated. When the chair travel has reached the end, the user will be sitting in an upright position with their feet out and level with their hips.

3 position

• Chairs which help a person sit, stand and fully recline.
• These are a step up from a 2 position chair. The controls work the same but when the travel of a three position lift chair reaches it's lower maximum, the user's knees and feet are higher than their hips and the back of the chair is reclined. Many people who have trouble sleeping while lying flat in a bed will choose this model of lift chair to sleep in at night.

Infinite position

• Chairs with two motors that allow for infinite positioning options.
• The infinite position chair is an upgrade from the 3 position chair. It reclines to an almost flat position for sleeping.
• The user can adjust the angle of the backrest and footrest, and raise/lower the chair. Both the backrest and footrest are power operated, and can be independently adjusted. When fully reclined an infinite position lift chair lies out flat like a bed. Some models have a mattress/fitted sheet option.

Bariatric

• Chairs designed for people who weigh over 300 lbs or 135 kgs.
• Are wider, taller and may have additional motors to control the seat, foot and backrest.

How to Choose an Electric Lift Chair

• Height/weight of the person for which you are buying the chair
• Accessories which you want in the chair (massage, heat, etc)
• Can the chair also be used for lying down?
• Width and depth of the seat required
• Back up battery so it can still operate when the electricity is out
• Variety of colors, styles and materials
• Type - 2, 3 or infinite position