Every one has or has had that favorite sitting chair that perfectly fits the body and is just right for sleeping. Eventually, whether due to old age, arthritis, or muscular diseases, it can become very hard to get up from your chair especially if you have been sitting down for a while. A lift chair can help solve this problem and keeps you from having to rely on family members, loved ones, or paid nurses to help you get around your own home. They also are extremely comfortable and are great for watching TV, reading, and taking a nap.

A lift chair is a recliner that is completely motorized. The backrest and foot rest are controlled by a remote or a set of buttons on the side of the chair and the base raises and lowers making it easy to stand and to sit down. There are many different types of lift chairs and there are even some that use a spring. Lift chairs that use a spring are incredibly unsafe. Where an electric lift chair slowly and carefully raises and lowers at a very safe speed, a spring loaded lift chair almost catapults or jerks the seated individual to a standing position. A spring loaded lift chair can result in falls, bruises, and puts much mores strain on the muscles than an electric powered lift chair.

If you are in the market for a lift chair for yourself or for a loved one make sure you do not purchase a spring loaded lift chair. They are often less expensive but this is because they are extremely unsafe. Instead find one that utilizes an electric motor which will slowly and safely lift the seated individual in a manner that will not put undo strain on their body.