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Picking a Lift Chair September 26, 2008

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It is often increasingly difficult for us to stand and sit safely as we age. Many times this is due to a medical condition like osteoarthritis, which is the most common type of arthritis. These types of conditions might even make it impossible for a person to stand safely without assistance, so many choose to invest in lift chairs.

Lift chairs get their name because they actually lift their occupant to their feet. The chair uses a strong lifting system, which raises the entire chair to a height that is safe for standing.

There are a lot of different types of chairs available and they are designed to work for individuals of certain heights and weights. Adhering to the height and weight rating is imperative. If you exceed the weight rating, you could damage the chair and will put undue wear on the motor. Not following the chairs height rating can also result in injury, because the chair might not raise you high enough, or might raise you too high.

Many people choose to buy their lift chair online, so it is very important that you read the chairs specifications and double check that it will work with your body type. This information should be clearly posted on the site, but if you have any questions, you can usually pick up the phone and give them a call.

Standing Independently September 19, 2008

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The ability to stand up independently without the arm or shoulder of a caretaker is not something that is possible for everyone. The task itself sounds ever so simple, but if you are afflicted by arthritis or other mobility related diseases, then it is not so simple. As an aid to standing, many people use lift chairs.

A lift chair is in appearance similar to that of a recliner, but unlike a recliner, a lift chair actually helps you stand up. This is as a result of a strong lifting system that is installed into the base of the chair. When activated, this system causes the chair to rise slowly into the air and when fully raised, it is easy to safely exit the chair.

These devices are controlled by a remote, which is responsible for raising the chair, but also for controlling the backrest and the footrest. This is because, unlike a traditional recliner, a lift chair uses an electric motor to control the footrest and the backrest. This allows for much more control over the chairs position, which results in a more comfortable sitting experience.

Gender and Rheumatoid Arthritis September 12, 2008

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Arthritis is something that affects many people in the United States. Over 45 million Americans are affected by arthritis and this figure is expected to significantly grow over the next 15 years. Of the more than 45 million people who have arthritis, around 5 percent of them suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder in which the immune system actually attacks the body’s joints. The immune system is the part of the body that is supposed to protect it from diseases, but in this case the immune system is not able to recognize the cells in the joints and instead of protecting them, it attacks them. Many people who suffer from arthritis have difficulty standing, so use lift chairs to help them stand.

Often joints become inflamed and very stiff, but rheumatoid arthritis can also effect the lungs, heart, kidney, and intestines. There is no cure for this disease, but there are many ways that the pain can be reduced and future problems can be in part prevented. One of the longest used treatments involves Cortisone shots, but due to its side effects, this treatment has lost favor in many places.

It has been shown that in many cases, women have a much harder time with this disorder. Often there is more pain for women and it is also about three times more likely to occur in women. Recently a group of doctors and scientists at the Karolinska Institutet, have discovered some interesting things about the way this type of arthritis affects the different genders.

They found that when men and women where given the same treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis, the women consistently did not receive the same benefit from the drugs used. This study showed not only a Psychological improvement, but also a physical improvement that was greater in males.

Using Lift Chairs, Getting Safety September 5, 2008

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Standing and sitting is something that many people do their entire life, but as they get older this task can become more difficult. Cognitive disorders and physical diseases can make this task more difficult, but there are several different lifting aids that are used to help make this task simpler, easier, and safer. The lift chair is most frequently used and is incredibly popular in the United States and in Canada.

Lift chairs are a type of recliner that also assists in helping its occupant to stand or sit. The chair can be raised by an attached had control and when the chair is fully raised, it is possible to safely stand freely and without assistance. In addition to rising into the air, most lift chairs also allow the backrest and footrest to be controlled electronically, which adds a high level of comfort and customization to these chairs. As an added bonus, some chairs feature heat and massage packages.

Many of the chairs that are available have a battery backup, which engages if the power is disrupted. This ensures that in the event of a power outage, or if the plug is removed from the wall, the chair can still be raised. They utilize a single 9-volt battery, which should be replaced after each use, or annually if it is not used.