Each person has his or her own comfort level. In addition to different styles and different features, different reclining positions are important to consider before purchasing a lift recliner chair. Let us cut through the confusing terminology so you understand the different positions:

2-position lift chair: The two positions are sitting upright and reclining back at about 45-degrees from upright, but the chair can be set to any position between upright and that angle. The footrest won't come out fully so you can't stretch your legs straight out. As the chair moves backward, the footrest extends. These 2-position models are good for someone who simply needs help getting up and down but who doesn't plan to sit for long periods of time.

3-position lift chairs: These positions recline back farther, just as a regular recliner typically will. That is the third position and as far back as the chair will go, but it can be set at any position between upright and fully back. It won't recline to a flat position for sleeping, however. The footrest extends as the chair leans back.

Infinite position lift chairs: This type of chair is ideal for sleeping because it will recline flat. Some, like the Pride LL-770L Lift Chair Bed, even come with mattress pads to make sleeping more comfortable. An added feature over the 2-position and 3-position chairs is that the footrest and the reclining action are controlled separately.

Return to "Choose The Right Lift Chair For Your Unique Needs"
Return to "Things Everyone Wants To Know About Lift Chairs"