Rise and Recline versus Care Chairs

[Scottoppy]

My wife is fast approaching a stage when she needs a specialist chair for comfort safety and ease of transfer. It only seems five minutes that she was using a Zimmer but those days are long gone. Can anyone give me some idea if I need to go to the expense of buying a specialist Care Chair which can cost upwards of £4000 or a rise and recliner at about £2000. I would rather spend one amount rather than two if that makes sense. Any insights would be welcomed.

[bazooka111]

We have been using a power recliner, along with a Lumex Stand Assist (my mom no longer walks, but can bare weight, and has upper body strength) - so this combination has worked very well for us. I am not sure if this is what insight you are looking for, but I hope you find your answers. - Kim

[plieepal]

It would be nice if you can have her try out different positions at home before making the purchase. We have a recliner at home but when mom tried it she absolutely hates sitting on there, reason being she feels stuck, can’t move a bit, she much prefers just sit in a regular transport chair than using those

[Lord77 in reply to plieepal]

My husband has a power lift chair which he just loves ,it lifts him up to nearly standing position as he has no strength in his arms, it reclines back and has a leg rest which is great for watching tv , hope this helps.

[Scottoppy in reply to Lord77]

Thanks for the info

[Heady]

Contact your Occupational Therapist. Steve had two, both supplied by the NHS, the last one was specially made for him. They were brilliant, lifting him to almost standing. Just make sure the remote control stays well away from her!!!

Sending big hug and much love

Lots of love

Anne

[Scottoppy in reply to Heady]

Thanks Anne Hugs back at you

[bazooka111 in reply to Heady]

Agree on that remote!!!!

[Scottoppy in reply to Heady]

OT coming tomorrow, how's that for service well done York District Hospital

[Caro2132 in reply to Scottoppy]

What was the result ? Just curious.

Caroline

[Willowden]

We bought mum a riser recliner about 5 months ago. It helps her to have better naps during the day and she is just starting to use it to help her to standing (she can still use the zimmer). We were able to go a specialist shop to try as apparently they come in different sizes according to height, seat depth etc.

[LuisRodicioRodicio]

Hi Scottoppy!The suggestions of my "chat" colleagues are wise and based on their different experiences. In my case they have been very helpful.

These are our experiences in this regard:

Avoid falls and hits: Learn transfer techniques. Gait belt with handles (cloth loops) to grip, walker, cane, Replace breakables with non-breakable items wherever possible. Make sure there are no tripping hazards (carpets, etc.). Put foam corner guards on any square corners that patient could fall on, like shelves, tables, coffee tables, etc. Adapt the floor, shower, toilet and washbasin as soon as possible.

Use mechanical wheelchairs with seat belt and anti-bedsore cushions (our anti-bedsores cushions: SYSTAM and JAY - Sunrise Medical Ltd or similar). Make suitable changes in the bathroom. Set up handrails on each side of the bed. Make use of an articulated bed. Also use a plastic wheelchair (type ETAC) special for hygiene and shower.

During the time that the patient was not in bed, we used an articulated chair (power recliner) with an anti-bedsore cushion that allowed the legs to be arranged horizontally.

To transport the patient we regularly used a wheelchair since June 2016 (abrupt decline four and a half years after the onset of the first symptom and after the hip fracture and the corresponding surgical intervention). The wheelchair is made of aluminum and is foldable, easily transportable in the car trunk (aluminum wheelchair is Ergo Lite 2 from KARMA brand or similar). Weight supported: 70 kilogram.

“Racinlady” (2021-01) suggests a Lumex stand assist that will be a back saver for you and a life saver for your patient.

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Hugs and kuck.

Luis

[Scottoppy in reply to LuisRodicioRodicio]

Thanks Luis, sound advice gratefully received. Hugs to you and yours