Portable Lift Assist Devices
Are you in need of a lifting device for your home, but not sure where to start? Are you needing help standing up from a sitting position, but don’t want to invest in an all-new piece of furniture? A number of portable chair lifts and portable chair assist mobility standing aids exist on the market.
Let’s look at a few of these different types of lightweight portable chairs for seniors and see which one might fit your needs.
Rising Seat Lift Up Chair
This type of device fits conveniently over your existing couch or chair. No need to go out any buy a new, expensive lifting chair. Those are great, but can be very expensive, and you may want to simply keep existing furniture. Because, hey, your existing furniture looks good, and suits you.
These devices are electric, and somewhat resemble a car seat cover. They operate via remote control, and simply fit right over your existing couch. Just sit on the rising seat, and use the remote control to gently lift you into a standing position when you’re ready to get up. The system lifts up, and / or inflates to help raise you up. At a fraction of the cost of a lift chair, this is a simple and portable option for those needing a little extra help getting up.
Spring-Loaded / Pneumatic Lifting Seat
These little cushions can be both electric, and manual. They resemble a couch cushion or a bicycle seat, and simply rest in top of your existing furniture. As you sit down, the weight of your body presses the spring system down, and into a flat position, allowing you to sit comfortably.
Lead forward and the spring system will begin to uncoil back outwards, gently raising itself up, and lifting you with it. Electric models also exist. These are great for those needing only a little help getting up, and are so small that they can fit in most luggage, and go with you when you travel.
Stand Assist Lifting Furniture Canes
These devices are portable, lightweight, and are non electric. They are, essentially, a cane system that fits onto your existing couch or chair, and gives you a stable grip as you raise yourself up. They’re easy to install and very easy to use. Just grip them and lift upward as you would with a normal cane. These items are especially beneficial, as they’re already at your sitting level, and are much lower than a traditional cane, requiring minimal upper body effort or balance to use.
They can also be used alone, without help from another person, and are easy to take with you on trips, or on vacation. They can be adjusted to easily fit over any sized chair or couch, and unscrew for easy transport. Need some more height? The arms adjust up and down, as well. These are a simple and non-electric option for anyone who needs a little adjustable help, and for those with back pain, dizziness, or balance issues.
Conclusion
Which of these devices will work best for you? If you need something simple, portable, and easy to use, one of these options might work for you. They’re all the fraction of the price of a heavy lift chair, and can be taken with you wherever you go.
