Recent Senior Health Articles


Shopping For Lift Chairs: Local vs Online Lift Chair Stores

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 21, 2012

In todays world of online resellers and smart phones, finding the best possible price is often only a few clicks away, even when you are away from home! Buying medical equipment is no different and so, determining the advantages of an online lift chair store as opposed to a traditional local medical supply company, should be a consideration for anyone purchasing a lift chair.

While both online and local merchants offer advantages and disadvantages, buying a lift chair online is usually the least expensive option. There are a variety of lift chair stores available and in addition to cost, selection is usually bigger at an online store. However, local medical supply stores should not be discounted completely, as they often provide a lift recliner showroom, with a nice selection of lift chairs to choose from!

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Importance of Safety and Design in a Lift Recliner

Published by Steve Hedberg on February 27, 2012

Many people, when shopping around for a lift recliner, often focus on cost and the type of deal they can get. While this is important and with a little looking, you can often find a great deal on a lift chair, it is also very important to consider the physical needs of the user. Selecting a lift chair that does not meet the height or weight needs of the user can not only make for an uncomfortable experience, but it can also be dangerous. As a result, not only should the characteristics of the user be taken into account, but also their needs as they relate to style and design.

By spending some time understanding the needs and abilities of the person who will be using the device, sorting through the different lift chairs available can be much easier…

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Senior Lift Chairs: Selecting the Right Type

Published by Steve Hedberg on November 23, 2011

For a senior, or others who have difficulty getting around, selecting the right type of lift recliner is often difficult. These devices can greatly improve accessibility at home and allow a senior to remain independent for longer. Learn more about this type of home medical equipment and what it can offer to a senior.

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Selecting a Lift Chair

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 21, 2011

Few tasks can be as difficult for a senior as getting into and out of their recliner, especially among those who have rheumatoid arthritis or other mobility related diseases. Using a lifting aid, like a seat lift or lift chair can be one of the more effective means of ensuring that they can stand and sit, as well as ensuring that this is something they can do on their own, without having to rely on a caregiver.

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Why Use a Lift Chair?

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 19, 2011

While often looked at as something that only affects seniors and people over the age of 65, difficulty standing or sitting can actually affect people of all ages. There are a number of medical conditions that are not age discriminate, such as arthritis, which can make it difficult for someone to stand up under their own power. By using a lift chair, as well as other mobility aids like a rolling walker, these sorts of tasks can be made much easier. Learn why people use lift chairs, as well as how to find resources for choosing the best type of lift chair.

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Finding the Best Lift Chair or Mobility Aid

Published by Steve Hedberg on November 9, 2010

When selecting a lift chair or other mobility device, it is important to understand how they work and the features they offer, so you can make an informed decision. Lift chairs have been around for over 20 years and provide a means of standing or sitting for those with arthritis or other disorders that affect their mobility.

There are a number of popular lift chair models and brands, so it is a good idea to spend some time determining the needs of the senior, as well as their physical requirements, and then selecting a lift chair that meets these needs.

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A Look At the Lift Chair and Why it is Popular Among the Elderly

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 19, 2010

People have been using lift chairs in increasing numbers since they were first designed during the 1980′s, with many seniors taking advantage of the powerful lifting aids. Unlike regular recliners, which can be very difficult to get out of for some seniors, such as those with rheumatoid arthritis, lift chairs are designed to make standing and sitting safe and easy. There are many lift chair models available, but they usually share a similar design.

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Selecting the Right Type of Lift Recliner

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 2, 2010

The lift chair is one of the more common tools used to help improve accessibility at home. These home lifting aids are designed to make it possible to stand and sit without requiring assistance. In addition to making it life easier for those with leg and hip problems, such as arthritis, liftchairs also provide a very comfortable place to sit and relax, offering the same functionality of a regular Lazy-Boy Style recliner.

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Consumer Guide to Lift Chairs

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 13, 2010

A lift chair can be a powerful safety tool for the elderly and others who have trouble standing on their own, but if you make the mistake of calling most popular lift chair sellers, without first learning about lift chairs and how they work, you end up faced with a high pressure sales pitch from a salesman that only gets paid if you buy his product. As a result, they are not as motivated to help you, as they are to help themselves.

However, if you learn about lift chairs, how they work, and what their features are, you will be well armed to protect yourself from the high pressure sales pitch and can even buy a lift chair online, without having to even talk with one of the sales sharks.

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Understanding the Lift Chair and its Features

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 9, 2010

Being able to safely and independently stand and sit is something that for many is taken for granted, but can be very difficult for the elderly to preform on their own, especially seniors with arthritis. This increases the risk of a fall and can make it much more difficult for the senior to get around unassisted, but often a lift chair will provide a safe way for the senior to remain active.

The lift chair, or lift recliner, is a home medical aid that is designed to make it easier for its user to stand and sit. Offering many of the same features as a regular recliner, a lifting recliner can often improve the quality of life among the elderly.

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