Published by Steve Hedberg on September 11, 2009

Not being able to stand on your own, can be something that is very difficult to accept for many seniors, but i is not always something that one must accept. Instead, by using a lift chair, many find that they are able to stand on their own, despite being affected by arthritis and other mobility related diseases. Lift recliners have been used for over twenty years and remain very popular for those with limited mobility.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 9, 2009

While the lift recliner was first developed over twenty years ago, early lift chairs were no where near the high quality that is offered by most of today’s lift chair manufacturers. These early lift chairs suffered from design flaws that made them much less durable and not as safe as the modern lift chair. This changed when Pride Lift Chairs and Golden Lift Chairs were developed, which caused the entire lift chair industry to follow the lead of these lift chair manufactures, or be pushed to the sidelines.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 7, 2009

Osteoporosis is a very serious condition that results in lower bone density and is more common among seniors. As a result of the lowered bone density, even small low impact falls can result in a broken bone. Osteoporosis is more common among females and spinal fractures are very common, as well as being incredibly painful.

Since the effects of osteoporosis can not be reversed, one of the most important steps in treatment is to make the home safer and reduce the likelihood that a fall will occur. Even though osteoporosis is not a type of arthritis, it is more common among those with arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 4, 2009

For seniors and others with arthritis, it is not uncommon for inactivity to lead to stiffness and joint pain. One of the best ways to address these types of arthritis pain is to preform low impact exercise, as well as preforming light stretching. By getting to know your body, you can largely eliminate this type of pain. It is of course important to speak with a doctor to discuss what types of exercise will best fit your needs though…

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 2, 2009

Seniors are not the only group of people that often has difficulty standing, but there are many conditions, diseases, and disorders that are more common among the elderly and can greatly limit mobility. Often, the effects of these diseases are compounded by other diseases, which serves to further limit mobility.

To help make it easier to stand, liftchairs are one of the most common tools used by seniors and the elderly.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 31, 2009

Liftchairs are one of the most popular types of accessibility tools for seniors with arthritis and other conditions that make standing difficult. They are designed to allow a senior to independently stand, without requiring assistance from a caretaker or loved one. Liftchairs have been around for over twenty years, but the modern liftchair has a much safer and more reliable design than early models.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 24, 2009

The lift recliner is one of the most common aids used to make it easier for a senior with arthritis, or another mobility inhibiting disease, to safely stand and sit. Lift recliners have changed a great deal in the last thirty years and are today more popular than ever.

Finding the right lift recliner is very important and it is important to understand what these devices are, what they offer, and how to fit the person to the chair.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 22, 2009

Arthritis is a disease that can cause joint pain, inflammation, and swelling. While people of any age can get arthritis, there are several types of arthritis that are much more common among seniors and the elderly.

One of the biggest pains associated with arthritis is as a result of being inactive and immobile for an extended period of time. This is one of the reasons that for many, arthritis is most painful in the morning after a nights rest. This pain can result in a vicious cycle that feeds off of itself to cause more Arthritis Pain.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 19, 2009

For seniors the lift chair, or as it is oft referred to lift recliner, is a very important mobility lifting aid. It not only provides an incredibly comfortable place to sit and relax, but also makes it much easier to safely stand and sit.

There are a few common misconceptions about lift chairs, in part brought about by the first lift chairs designed over 20 years ago, but today the modern electric lift chair is very safe and reliable.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 17, 2009

The lift recliner is a very important safety tool to make it easier to stand and sit. These lift chairs remain incredibly popular and are not only very comfortable chairs, but also serve a very important medical purpose.

Choosing the right lift recliner often involves understanding how lift chairs work, which is described in this article.