Lift Chairs

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According to TheMedSupplyGuide.com

People with limited mobility may have difficulty getting up from a chair. Specially designed power lift chairs solve this problem. There are many lift chair features to choose between as well as a wide range of color and fabrics to match your home decor. Take a look below for questions to ask yourself before purchasing a chair.

Height of person using lift chair?
Weight of user? Most will hold 375lbs-450lbs
Specific accessories like heat or massage?
2 or 3 position lift chair?
Are you left or right handed for lift chair control position?
Will the lift chair be used for sleeping?
Seat depth and width requirements?.
Single or dual motors?

Medicare stopped lift chair reimbursement in the early 90's and now will only reimburse for the chair's lift mechanism and motor. This will usually come out to be about $300.

Types of Lift Chairs

Both chair lift types will get you to a standing position.

2 position Lift Chairs - A two position lift chair has a lift position and a slight recline position. As you recline in a two position lift chair your thighs and back stay at about a 90-degree angle. They do not recline fully for sleeping.

3 position Lift Chairs - A three position lift chair reclines fully and allows the user to sleep comfortably. It gives you a wider variety of positions and allows the user to position their feet above the heart.

Leading Lift Chair Manufacturers

Golden Technologies - Golden Technologies is a Family-owned Manufacturing Firm in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The company is led by Mr. Richard J Golden, CEO. He began working at Golden in 1986 with his father and founder, Robert Golden and founding partner, Fred Kiwak. See The Golden Technologies Home Page

Pride Mobility Products Corp - Pride Mobility is an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of mobility products—power chairs, scooters and lift chairs—is an enduring organization comprised of persons committed to the service of individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments. See The Pride Mobility Home Page

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