So how would you manage to get in and out of your chair without difficulty if arthritis is affecting your joints? One modern solution is a lift chair, which has a motorised backrest and footrest that helps you sit and stand in complete comfort – and all without any help.
The lift chair looks like a typical recliner or lounge chair but using a remote control, you can make the chair tip forward to help you stand up easily or lean back and recline comfortably.
You can choose from four different types of lift chair, all of which are designed to reach different positions. All will allow you to move to a standing, sitting or 45 degree position and the one you select should be capable of meeting all your sitting needs.
Many of the chairs on the market can be modified to fit exactly what you want – from the fabric covering it to accessories such as a head or lumbar pillow. Some lift chairs can even recline into a bed, concealing a mattress that might be helpful when your condition is particularly painful and managing stairs is not an option.
The remote control that operates the lift chair is also very easy to use. Most models feature large buttons that are simple to press, particularly for those who have arthritis in their hands and fingers. The remote will operate the backrest that moves you to a standing position and the footrest, which will help you recline to whatever angle the chair is capable of reaching.
A lift chair can help an arthritis sufferer maintain a degree of mobility and independence within the home.