Recent Senior Health Articles


Fitting the Lift Chair to the Person

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 20, 2008

Using a lift chair is something that greatly improves the lift of many peoples lives every day. These chairs make it possible for them to stand safely and independently without the fear of a fall. These chairs are available in many different styles and models. These chairs offer a very high standard of comfort and not only provide a very valuable safety service, but they also will quickly become your favorite place to sit.

Choosing a lift chair might seem to be overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with their features and how they work. This is something that does not need to be overwhelming or scary though, because once you know the basics, it is easy to find a chair that fits your needs.

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Understanding Lift Chair Measurements

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 13, 2008

There are many things that can make standing up and sitting down difficult. Often this is something that affects those who are over sixty, but people of all ages can make it harder to get up out of a chair. Not being able to stand independently can greatly effect a persons freedom and independence, so it is important to find a way to maintain this ability.

Using a lift chair is one of the most common methods of maintaining the ability to stand without any assistance. These chairs have been popular for over twenty years and can greatly reduce your risk of a fall. Find out more about these chairs in this article.

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Golden and Pride, Advancing Technology

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 7, 2008

The inability to stand on your own is something that can make getting up out of your recliner a very difficult task. As we age, standing up is often something that becomes much more difficult, often as a result of diseases like arthritis. Often times the muscles become stiff after having been sitting for extended periods of time, the difficulty of standing becomes infinitely more difficult.

Many people in these situations find that they are no longer able to safely stand up without help. There are several types of home lifting aids that are available to address this issue and make standing unassisted possible. The lift chair is one of the most reliable and popular types of home lifting aids.

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Lift Chair Buying Guide

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 4, 2008

As we age, there are some things that become more difficult for us to do. Often times walking around, using the stairs, and taking a bath can be very difficult. There are many mobility aids that are available to make these tasks easier. The ability to stand up unassisted also often becomes much harder. To help make the process of standing up easier and safer, lift chairs are a popular type of mobility aid.

Having an understanding of how lift chairs work and what to look for is an important tool. This is a buying guide that will help prepare you for buying a lift chair.

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Lift Chairs and Their Controls

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 2, 2008

This post describes lift chairs and in particularly their controls. Many electronic devices have small buttons that are close together. These can be hard to use by some people who are over 65 or affected by disorders like arthritis.

The controls on a lift recliner address this issue. They are large and easy to use. Find out more about the controls and other features a lift chair can have in this article.

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Lift Chairs: Using and Types

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 26, 2008

Often times people who are afflicted by diseases that affect their mobility have trouble standing or sitting independently. These people often use lift chairs, which are a special type of recliner that lifts into the air to make it easier to stand or sit.

This article discusses these types of chairs, how they work, and how they are used. It can be a good idea to familiarize yourself with these types of concepts before you begin looking around for a chair to purchase.

Using a lift chair will greatly help to reduce the risk of an injury, which could easily occur from a fall.

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Who Needs a Lift Chair?

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 19, 2008

People of all ages use lift chairs, but they are most commonly used by those over the age of 65. A lift chair makes it easy and safe to stand and sit, without requiring outside assistance.

Lift chairs come in many different shapes and sizes, but most resemble a traditional recliner like you find in most peoples living rooms. The two most popular manufacturers of lift chairs are Pride Mobility and Golden Technologies, both of which have been custom building lift chairs for over 20 years.

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Types of Lift Chairs

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 18, 2008

If you have difficulty standing or sitting on your own, then you might benefit from using a lift chair, but there are many different models available. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the many choices, but, as is usually the case, if you understand a little bit about them, it is much easier to find a chair that will work for your individual needs.

This article provides a brief description of lift chairs and then describes the three different categories of lift chairs: 2-position lift chairs, 3-position lift chairs, and infinite position lift chairs.

Finding the right lift chair does not have to be overly complicated or difficult and by understanding what your options are, you should be able to make an educated decision on what type of lift chair is best for you.

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Why is Only the Lifting Mechanism Covered by Medicare?

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 1, 2008

Medicare currently covers the cost of some types of durable medical equipment. Among the many mobility aids covered are wheelchairs, mobility scooters, adjustable beds, lift lift chairs.

Medicare does not currently cover the complete cost of lift chairs. This article discusses what you can expect to receive from Medicare and also briefly explains why these lifting aids are covered in this manner.

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Golden Technologies: Lift Chair Fabric

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 7, 2008

Golden Technologies is a manufacturer of home medical equipment. With over 20 years experience custom building quality lift chairs, they have a reputation for being one of the best in the industry. They also manufacture other mobility aids like mobility scooters, adjustable beds, and electric power wheelchairs. Golden has always had a reputation for using [...]

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