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PD friendly recliner
Hello everyone
My husband recently has had trouble getting out of his rocking recliner . He has had PD x 18 years. We are looking for a new recliner for him and would appreciate your advice very much. Thank you in advance
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7 Replies
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Hi Anne. I bought my mom a very simple power lift recliner. It was about $900. I would advise to only choose something with 2 buttons (up and down). The lift brings her all the way up to almost standing. There are very nice options these days that don’t look ugly.
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Hi Anne,
I have had PD for 10 years and have had 2 lift recliners. What I’ve discovered is that due to the motion of the chair, it slides around regardless if it is on cerpeting or a wooden floor. This can be remedied by putting something under the base of the chair such as a rubberized mat commonly used for exercise machines. The main thing that I look for in a lift chair is the type of remote it has – the type with buttons don’t last that long. The oval-shaped remote with only an up and down button on it is more reliable. This oval type is usually embedded into the chair. Granted, lift chairs can be expensive. I paid nearly $900 for mine but that included tax and a delivery charge.
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Hi Anne, did you end up finding a recliner that worked for your husband? If you did, could you share the brand/where you got it?
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I am using Signature Design recliner due to ankylosing Spondylitis, a form of severe Arthritis -cartilage of the spine (mainly) turned to calcified bone.
I read the complete details here then At first I was sleeping on the chair half-reclined, but as time goes by, I reclined it all the way back, which is almost 170 degrees, almost flat. The full-recline option is great because it trains my chest making it ready to finally return to the normal flatbed. -
I came across this older discussion and wanted to add that power recliners with a lift feature have been a big help for my family member. The slower, controlled lift makes standing safer and less tiring. Has anyone here tried models with adjustable head support or firmer armrests? Those seemed to make a big difference for stability during sitting and standing.
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I focus on things like easy push-button controls, steady armrests, and a smooth lift feature
I also look for firm cushions so I don’t sink too deep and get stuck
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A powered recliner with a steady rise function helped a lot in my house, especially on rough days. I also added a garden egg chair https://www.comfyegg.co.uk/collections/hanging-egg-chairs outside for easier sitting and standing because the gentle sway took pressure off my legs
It’s obviously not a medical chair, but for short rests in the yard it’s been surprisingly comfortable and stable, so it might be a nice extra option
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