About Electric Lift Chairs

Electric lift chairs are pieces of furniture specially designed to aid people with limited mobility transition from a standing to a seating position, and vice versa. They come in many shapes and sizes, and are capable of assisting people with different kinds of handicaps.

Function

• Electric lift chairs help people with limited mobility get in and out of a chair. Most lift chairs look like ordinary recliners, except they are mounted on a mechanism that will raise and tilt the chair so that the person sitting in it is able to stand without having to exert any effort. Essentially, the chair will stand the person up so he does not have to stand up by himself.

Types

• Lift chairs come in two different types. A two-position chair has a standing position and a sitting position, and a three-position chair fully reclines so that a person could sleep in it. The three-position chair also allows the user to raise his feet above heart level if he so chooses.

Choosing an Electric Lift Chair

• There are many factors that influence the purchase of an electric lift chair. The size of the chair should be determined by the height and weight of the person using it. Standard lift chairs are built for people between 5 feet 4 inches and 6 feet tall, and can accommodate a person who weighs up to 375 pounds. There are bigger and smaller options available. There are also options for fabric type, the number of reclining positions and whether you would like a battery back-up feature, in case the power goes out while you are sitting in the chair. There are also luxury features, such as heat and massage, that can be added for an additional charge.