Buying a Lift Chair: Reviews and Tips

1. Buying the Proper Lift Chair: 5
Tips from a Physical Therapist
Jeff Roth, MPT
Physical Therapist & Home Health Specialist
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2. 1) Chair Type/# of Positions
 Infinite: Allows Full Recline &
Independent Footrest Movement
 3 Position: Allows Full Recline
WITHOUT Independent Footrest
Movement
 2 Position: Does NOT allow full recline
& NO Independent Footrest movement
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3. Infinite Position Lift Chairs
 Can Sleep Comfortably On It
 More Body Position Options
 Costs More
 Golden MaxiComfort PR505S
(~$1000)
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4. 3 Position Lift Chairs
 Can Sleep Comfortably On It
 Less Body Position Options
 Moderate Price Range
 Pride GL-358L Heritage
(~$780)
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5. 2 Position Lift Chairs
 Cannot Sleep/Fully Recline On It
 Less Body Position Options
 Lower Price Range
 Pride Heritage GL 58
(~$640)
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6. 2) Size/Fit
 Make sure seat depth is appropriate
 Feet should be flat on floor
 Heavy Duty/Bariatric for those >300 lbs
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7. 3) Chair Cover Fabric
 Sweat a lot? Avoid Leather
 Incontinent? Vinyl/Leather Better
 Always Cold? Stick with Standard Poly
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8. 4) Home Setup
 Consider placement within room
 Against a wall? Certain models slide
outward w/o damaging wall behind
 Measure Before Ordering!!
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9. 5) Bells and Whistles
 Bad back? Consider vibrating seat or heated
lumbar area
 Need a cupholder or specialized remote control
due to your disability?
 Standard lift speed too slow or fast? Variant
speed models are available
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