How to Buy a Chair Lift

When you lose your ability to be mobile and independent it can greatly decrease the quality of your life, but you don't have to lose your mobility or your independence with the proper equipment in your home. For example chair lifts allow you to be able to get up and down in a chair from a standing position. But it's hard to you to bend and set due to hip problems or arthritis you probably dread have the get up and down which greatly limits your mobility.

These chairs come in a wide variety of styles, designs and fabric selections that can easily blend in with your living room decor and no one would ever guess your favorite chair is a chairlift.
When you begin your search for chairlift that will work for you there are several things to keep in mind. If you're looking for an economical chair you may want to consider a two position lift chair.

These chairs will go from a sitting position and a reading position to a standing or lifted position. Beyond economical to position chair you can choose from a three position chair which does the same basic functions as the two position chair with the addition of reclining. This is usually not a full recline position intended for sleeping but rather for a reclined napping position.

If you're looking for the top-of-the-line luxury chair you may want to consider chair lifts that offer full reclining positions including laying down flat to sleep, some chair lifts even come with the option of a mattress with the intent of being slept on comfortably.

If you're considering chair lifts for a person who is over 375 pounds you may have to consider a chair that is specially designed to hold that weight. Heavy-duty chairs can generally handle weights up to a 700 pound capacity and have dual motors to ensure the chair operates for the long life expectancy.
If you qualified Medicare may pay for your chair lifts depending on your circumstances and the type of chair assistance that you need. You should talk to your physician and find out if Medicare would pay for your chairlift as an assessor he needed for you to maintain your independence and quality-of-life.

Before you buy a chair be sure to try it out since most large furniture stores do carry a wide variety of products that you can try. You want to make sure you buy a chair that is comfortable for you and fits your body type. You may find a great deal on an Internet chair, but if it's at all possible it's better to buy a product from a brick-and-mortar store that you can actually try before you buy and return if you're unhappy with.

Since these products are expenses even at the modest level be sure to talk to the furniture dealer before you buy the chair about what their return policy is and what kind of warranty of any your chair lift carries in regards to the motor and operating functions.