Individuals with mobility challenges often look for solutions to help them get around. For some people, tasks such as getting up from a relaxed state can be just as difficult as walking. If you or someone you know is seeking solutions to enhance comfort and mobility, consider the lift chair.

What Are Lift Chairs?

Lift chairs look identical to typical recliners, but what makes them unique is their ability to assist individuals with standing or sitting. Through a motorized component, the chair can gradually raise the seated individual to a standing position or bring them down from standing to a seated or reclined position. For people who struggle to get up and down without assistance, the lift chair provides an ideal solution.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Them?

Anyone with discomfort in the lower body or muscle weakness could benefit from a lift chair. However, you may be more likely to receive coverage through Medicare or a similar provider with certain conditions. Severe hip or knee arthritis and neuromuscular diseases are some criteria for which Medicare may offer partial coverage. You may also qualify if your doctor determines it is medically necessary for you to stay mobile and believes the chair could benefit your condition or prevent it from worsening.

The chair is also ideal for people with mobility challenges who are living independently. With the lift chair, you won’t need to ask for help to get up or down. You’ll be able to maintain your independence and choose to relax or rise from a seated position safely, comfortably, and on your own terms.

If you or someone you know is seeking lift chairs, power wheelchairs, or another mobility solution, come see us at Dauterman Healthcare & Mobility. For more than four decades, we have provided the Honolulu, HI, community with quality, competitively priced products. We offer a broad range of options for purchase and rentals, so visit our showroom to find the perfect fit for your needs. Preview our inventory online, and call us at (808) 591-8860 with any questions.