This is Not Your Grandma’s Lift Recliner!

“If I purchase a lift recliner, I will stop moving!” This is a concern for many people living with diminished mobility, but the situation may not be as clear as you think.

Read on to discover how a lift recliner can mitigate fall risk, potentially reduce UTI occurrence, and increase circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Aesthetics – Modern lift recliners have evolved to include a variety of sizes, colors and upholstery options to enhance your home’s decor. Many manufacturers make streamlined styles to economize space and offer upholstery choices such as genuine leather or the same breathable urethane that is found on Maserati and Lear Jet seats!

Features – Today’s lift recliners provide options for integrated cup holders, heat, roller or airbladder massage, and full-chair tilt to rejuvenate circulation and improve lymphedema.

Additionally, you might find storage compartments, ambient lighting, tray tables, built-in speakers, and aromatherapy accessories! Well-made lift recliners will last for many years. Replacing your favorite 30-year-old football watching chair with a lift recliner that will evolve with your needs for the next 20 years can be a wise (and VERY comfortable) investment! After all, you don’t need to use the lift assist function until you really need it!

Care and Maintenance - High-quality lift recliners will have frames built of hardwoods like Northern White Maple or other furniture-grade hardwoods. They will have reinforced stress points and will be engineered for high weight capacities and repeated use. Purchasing from a local dealer will ensure worry-free service and repair should parts require replacement. Look for a lifetime warranty on the chair frames and at least a 7-year pro-rated warranty on other components. Upholstery can range from microfiber or high-performance fabrics that can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution to wipe-clean breathable urethane or natural leather.

Sizes and Proper Fit – You may not know that lift recliners come in petite, small, medium, large/tall and heavy duty! Proper sizing by someone trained by an occupational or physical therapist is key! Knowledge of how neurological changes impact movement patterns, and the effects of brain changes on one’s ability to navigate a remote control can be vital in finding the perfect chair.

Physical Benefits – Many customers report fewer challenges with UTI’s due to the ability to get to the restroom easily! Without the lift assist of a lift recliner, your loved one might be inclined to sit for long periods of time without voiding. Those living with lymphedema can relieve leg swelling by choosing a lift recliner with a “twilight tilt” or “zero-gravity” function. These positions allow legs to raise above the heart to aid fluid drainage and alleviate heaviness in lower extremities. Lift recliners that are designated as Class II medical devices are regulated by the FDA and have a standardized slow and steady lifting motion to ease users to a standing position. Positioning a rollator or cane directly in front of the chair can limit fall risk.

Shopping for your new favorite chair? Visit Mobility Plus Alpharetta Monday-Friday 10am-5pm or Saturdays 9am-1pm. We look forward to helping you find the best lift recliner for you or your loved one!