Understanding how you plan to use a lift chair is the first step in choosing the right one. People use these chairs for help with sitting and help with standing, but someone might also sit or sleep for a long time in one of these chairs. The main reason or reasons you want a lift chair can help you choose the right one. Here are some important things to consider:

• Do you plan to use the recliner for sleeping? If you do, have you been advised to keep your feet above the level of your heart for better circulation? If you plan to sleep in the lift recliner chair a great deal, will you need a pad that serves as a mattress? Don't forget to consider incontinence or control issues. Waterproof coverings are available to help make time spent in your lift chair worry-free.



• Do you plan to sit at length? If this will be your main chair, then this is likely. You'll want to look at the features of chairs that have different positions, because those with only two positions might not be as comfortable for you. Lift recliners with three or more positions are most likely the better option.



• If you don't plan to sit or sleep in the chair for long periods, and you really only want a lift chair for help sitting and standing, then a two-position chair is a good, inexpensive option.



• Do you plan to eat and drink while sitting in your lift recliner? If you do, consider the fabric of the chair and how easy it may be to clean. A table that's custom-made for your lift chair could also be a good option.



• Do you plan on doing a number of everyday activities while sitting in the chair, like talking on the phone, watching TV, using a computer, playing games or reading? There are a number of options available on some lift chairs that can make all of these activities more comfortable and easier to do. You'll want to make sure the chair you choose won't keep you from the things you want to do by making them inconvenient and uncomfortable.



• Do you have a pet or pets that might sit in your lap while you're in the lift recliner? Don't forget to consider the size of your pets and how they'll fit with you in the chair when you choose a size.



• If you're overweight, it's important to make sure that you purchase a chair that's designed for your weight. A chair that's designed for smaller weights will break down quickly and become uncomfortable. But some lift chairs are designed for people who weigh more than average, so you can rest assured that the lift mechanism will function properly and your chair will be comfortable.



• Do you have any physical limitations, conditions or injuries that could be important? From certain positions in the chair that can help things like circulation and swelling issues, to simply choosing a firmness level that you find most comfortable, there are many different options to choose from. Removable arms to make sliding into the chair from its side and other designs are all available. It's important to be up front about your needs and desires to get the right model.



• If you're in good shape with no real health problems, but like me you're no longer a spring chicken, then you won't have to worry as much about special features and what they offer. But you will want to find the most comfortable chair possible. In addition to help with sitting and standing, which people of our age can certainly appreciate, our lift chairs are as comfortable as any other chairs, and are often even more comfy. Get one for yourself or someone you care about today.



• Finally, don't forget to think about where you plan to put the lift chair. A standard electric lift recliner can't sit right up against the wall, just as most recliners can't. There may have to be up to 22 inches of clearance between the chair and the wall for it to operate properly. If you're short on space, you can find models designed as wall huggers that only need to sit about 6 inches away from an obstacle or wall.

Call us today at 1 (800) 346-1699, and tell us what features you want and need in a lift recliner chair. Our specialist can help you find one that's perfect for your unique situation.