Published by Steve Hedberg on October 12, 2009

Not too long ago, those that participated in the manufacturing of lift recliners were more focused on making a profit than they were on making a quality lift chair. This changed, however, when Golden Technologies and Pride Mobility began manufacturing lift chairs. These companies helped shift the lift chair industry to a more consumer friendly entity. Today, lift chair recliners remain popular and have a much higher quality rating as a result.

This is the first part of a several part series that describes lift chairs, so that consumers have a guide to understanding these medical lifting aids. Lift chairs are an important tool for seniors and others who can not stand on their own, but there are so many different models and brands, which can make buying a lift chair very confusing. However, by learning about these devices and how they work, much of this confusion can be overcome and the process greatly simplified.

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 7, 2009

While there are many aspects of aging that can be wonderful, there are also some diseases and conditions that are more common to influence the elderly. Of these diseases, arthritis is one of the most common, which has a significant impact on the life of the person with the disease. One of the effects of diseases like arthritis is that mobility and accessibility is reduced.

This limited accessibility can affect many aspects of life, but at home it is common to make standing and sitting much more difficult. As a result of this difficulty, it becomes necessary to find a way to improve the abilities of the senior to stand independently, which is why many turn to lift chair recliners.

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 5, 2009

There is no known cure for arthritis, although there are a number of treatments available that can help deal with pain and keep the disease from becoming worse. However, since there is no way to reverse its effects, a large part of arthritis treatment centers around finding a way to live with arthritis. There are many parts that go into living with arthritis, but it is important to understand what causes you pain, brainstorm ways to get around pain triggers, use helper tools, and use your body more efficiently, so that pain is reduced.

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 2, 2009

Arthritis is a group of diseases that affects millions of people all over the World. It is characterized by joint pain and joint inflammation and despite the fact that more than 100 kinds of arthritis exist, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis make up the majority of all cases. Since one of the characteristics of arthritis is reduced mobility, often, tasks like standing up become very hard to complete independently.

While the reduction of mobility that is associated with arthritis in seniors can affect all aspects of life, it is most often seen in the living room and bathroom. To help make these areas safer, it is possible to use a lift chair in the living room, as well as installing bath lifts and toilet seat lifts in the bathroom.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 28, 2009

Those who have spent anytime shopping for a lift chair, will have surely come across Pride Lift Chairs and Golden Lift Chairs. These lift recliners are the industry standard and incredibly well known for their quality and durability. Choosing between one or the other is, as a result, usually the biggest decision a potential shopper will make. This article discusses these two lift chair brands, highlighting some of their similarities.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 24, 2009

When you consider how old most medical technology and home medical equipment is, the lift chair is comparatively a spring chicken. However, in the thirty or so years since the first lift recliner was invented, they have gone through a number of changes and improvements, with the safety and reliability of these devices being greatly improved.

In addition to the changes to the actual design of the lift recliner, Medicare Lift Chairs coverage has also changed, in many ways because it was forced to adapt to the popularity of these lifting aids.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 22, 2009

Ensuring that the home is accessible and safe is very important for seniors and others who have difficulty getting around. There are many areas that must be considered, including the bathroom, living room, and bedroom. Each of these areas present a number of unique problems for seniors, which can reduce accessibility.

Fortunately, it is possible to make these areas more accessible and increase safety.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 18, 2009

There are a number of tools available to help ease the effects of arthritis and make using the home much easier. These tools, which are referred to as home medical equipment or lifting aids, can greatly improve the accessibility and mobility of those with arthritis.

Lift chairs are one of the more common types of lifting aids, but bath lifts and toilet seat lifts are also very popular and practical tools for those with arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 15, 2009

The lift recliner is an important safety tool that is used by many seniors. These devices are used around the globe and have been around for over 20 years. They have, however, changed tremendously in this time, with improvements to quality, durability, and safety.

The lift recliner is used by many seniors and others with arthritis, but those who have difficulty standing of any age often benefit from a lift chair.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 14, 2009

For seniors, the elderly, and others who are mobility challenged, there are many areas of the home that can be difficult to use and use safely. This includes the staircase, bathroom, and living room. To help increase safety, reduce the risk of a fall, and make standing easier, many seniors choose to use lifting aids in these areas. Lifting aids, like bath lifts and stair lifts, not only increase safety, but also ensure that these areas can be used independently.