| Advances in the technology behind power chairs have | | | | warrantee on the lift mechanism. |
| changed them from something that looks like a medical | | | | 4) What are the reclining positions and are they |
| device into furniture pieces that can work in any room | | | | comfortable? Lift chairs typically come with a full range |
| of the house. Still, the purpose of a lift chair is to do the | | | | of reclining positions but if a chair comes without any |
| job it was designed for while fitting into the life of the | | | | that work for the buyer, it's the wrong chair. |
| person that buys it. For that reason, answering the | | | | 5) Can the chair be upgraded? Being able to add extra |
| following questions prior to making a purchase can help | | | | neck, back, and foot support can make the difference |
| determine to right lift chair to suit an individual's personal | | | | between a good chair and a great chair. Other options |
| needs. | | | | like in-chair heating and a massage feature can also |
| 1) Does the lift chair have enough power? In addition to | | | | assist with physical nuisances. |
| looking good, a it has to have enough lift power to | | | | 6) Am I over-buying? Adding a bunch of upgrades that |
| work for its owner. For many people interested in | | | | might only be used a time or two can take a |
| power chairs, going to the mall to try them out simply | | | | reasonably priced chair into the stratosphere if care |
| isn't an option. If that's the case, a spec sheet will | | | | isn't exercised. Instead of adding a bunch of frilly |
| reveal the power capabilities of each chair. | | | | upgrades, consider putting that money toward a |
| 2) Does the chair have battery back-up? If using a | | | | second chair in another room of the house. |
| chair is an absolute necessity, be sure to buy a chair | | | | The variety of options, designs, and the versatility of |
| with extended back-up battery. | | | | power lift chair make it extremely important to ask a |
| 3) What is my warrantee protection? Regardless of | | | | lot of questions prior to taking the plunge on a lift chair. |
| how it looks, this is still a mechanical medical device. | | | | Consider all the medical features and benefits of each |
| Make sure that it's a brand name chair with a solid | | | | type of chair before making a commitment. |