Top Lift Chairs For The Elderly

This chair offers functionality and comfort by providing plush upholstery and a proper lift that is high enough to make it easy for seniors to get in and out of the chair.

The recliner requires minimal assembly since it is already mostly assembled when it arrives at your door, so you only have to attach a few small parts to finish the chair. The chair’s low physical effort requires in assembly and intuitive design make it a great choice for seniors who may not be able to perform fine motor skills easily.

The chair is small, so it fits nicely into smaller rooms or areas where you would not be able to fit a large chair. The size also makes it easier to move around, if needed, and easier to get in and out of for smaller seniors. However, because of its size it may not be the best choice for tall seniors or those who wish to have more room getting in and out of the seat.

Some issues users may run into with this chair include a slow speed in raising and lowering the chair, as well as a short footrest. The speed may not be a hindrance for some seniors, but others may feel that it takes too long to move. The short footrest could also affect some users’ comfort, as it can cause your feet to dangle off even if you’re under 5’8”

Features & Specs

• Comes with optional massage and heat option
• Hugs the wall
• Comes in three sizes
• Weight capacity: 350 pounds
• Chair weight: 120 pounds
• Comes in four colors

This is one of our favorite lift chairs for seniors. When aging in place, the best products will allow you to keep your home in its current state as much as possible, allowing you to save money, time and effort. With this two-position chair, its “wall hugging design” allows users to push it up against a wall, fitting in most spaces and small rooms without the need for modifications.

For seniors who have limited dexterity and eye sight, this chair also comes with controls that are large enough to read and simple to use. To move the chair up and down, it only requires a push of a button and limited physical ability, which is an especially great feature for seniors who might have arthritis. Furthermore, the chair operates with a quiet motor and moves at a nice pace that isn’t too slow or too fast.

As for comfort, the padding on this chair is sufficient. We felt that you could sit in this chair all day and feel pretty good. The padding on the armrests could be a little better, but the footrest is long and can accommodate people of all sizes. Overall, the cushioning is developed in a way that will help seniors feel more comfortable, especially if they might be suffering from aching joints or back pain.

Features & Specs

• Seat width: 20 inches
• Seat depth: 19 inches
• Recommended height for chair: 5’4” – 6’0”
• Chair weight: 96 pounds

A three-position lift chair is ideal for seniors who may spend a lot of time getting in and out of the chair as well as relaxing, allowing them to set the chair to the most ideal position for their comfort at the time.

This three-position lift chair from Pride Mobility is notable for the materials used to make it comfortable, durable and stylish. The material used is quite like memory foam, which is especially great for seniors who need more support for their back.

The chair comes in four different colors and has a 19” deep seat, which can accommodate seniors of most sizes. This lift chair is also an affordable option, but still gives you all of the basics that you would want.

It has a simple to use the control pad, but we did feel like the buttons were a bit difficult to push. This could be a problem for seniors with joint or bone discomfort, such as arthritis, or for those who aren’t able to perform fine motor skills. However, if a caregiver is on hand, they could quickly aid the user in adjusting the chair to an appropriate position.

The main thing we like about this chair is the comfort. If you are looking for an affordable chair that is comfortable to spend a lot of time in, this is the right option for you.

Features & SpecsMedium

Medium

• Seat Width: 27.5″
• Seat Depth: 21.5″
• Suggested for heights 5’4″ – 5’10”
• Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.

Large

• Seat Width: 27.5″
• Seat Depth: 22.5″
• Suggested for heights 5’11” – 6’2″
• Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.

Tall

• Seat Width: 29.5″
• Seat Depth: 24″
• Suggested for heights 6’3″ – 6’8″
• Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.

This is a heavy duty lift chair from Golden Technologies that is built to accommodate people of most heights, ranging from 5’0” to 6’8”.

Everything on this chair is built for senior comfort, including the back, headrest, and footrest. Within the heavy-duty design, the chair also comes in three different sizes: medium, large, and tall. We’ll break down the dimensions of all three models below in our Features and Specifications section.

With two heavy duty motors, you can be assured that this chair is built to last. For seniors aging in place, this is a great benefit to know that you can make one purchasing decision now that will last you for a long time to come in your own household.

This chair is also built for safety by eliminating any space between the footrest and the end of the chair, as well as allowing for different sizes so that you can ensure you’re choosing the best option to get in and out of for your size.

The biggest downside of this chair is that the assembly required is more involved than most other lift chairs, especially since it comes with two motors. Many seniors may not have the physical capability to put the chair together, although when purchasing the chair online there is the option to have someone set it up for you inside your home.

Features & Specs

• Programmable hand control
• Zero-gravity positioning
• Weight capacity: 300 – 375 pounds
• Chair weight: 125 pounds
• Seat width: 19 – 27.50 inches

This chair is considered incredibly comfortable and has a variety of unique features that separate it from its competition.

In terms of its control, the attached remote is programmable, so you can set the chair to a specific setting that you like and then program it so that you only have to hit one button to get back to that exact position again. This is ideal for seniors who know they’ll be spending a lot of time in the chair and don’t want to fuss with finding the perfect position every time. For caregivers, all you’d have to do is program the chair to the seniors’ needs and know that they can adjust the chair themselves with just a push of a button.

The chair is available in a few different sizes ranging from petite to extra-large, which ensures comfort for seniors of all sizes. There is also plenty of padding on every inch of this chair, and even the small chairs have a weight capacity of 300 pounds to meet everyone’s needs. Like most heavy duty chairs, this model is also built with two motors to handle more weight, but that also means that the chair can last longer while you age in place.

Something we found incredible is the fact that the chair offers a Trendelenburg position, which allows your legs to be elevated slightly above the rest of your body. This promotes proper blood flow to the head and heart, and can be beneficial for seniors with back problems or aching joints. This position, also known as zero gravity, removes a lot of stress from the common pressure points associated with sitting in a chair, and can help seniors relieve pain over time.

Features & Specs

• Wall hugging design
• PR-501JP-Junior Petite 
• Seat Width: 19″
• Seat Depth: 18.5″
• Suggested for heights 5’0″ and under
• PR 501S-Small
• Seat Width: 20″
• Seat Depth: 19.5″
• Suggested for heights 5’0″ to 5’3″  

If space is an issue for you in your home, then this chair is a great option. It’s a three-position lift chair that reclines without needing much space around it, so it does not need take up any extra space behind the chair. It can be fit up against a wall so you don’t need to worry about modifying anything about the room you may already be using as a sitting room.

This chair also offers plenty of padding and comfort for the user. Something we noticed about this chair was the overall feel of the frame; there is no creaking or “giving way” of the chair when you sit down, and it feels very durable and long-lasting.

This petite chair also comes in a few different sizes to meet everyone’s needs, and we’ve outlined the dimensions in our Features and Specifications section. This chair is a great option for more petite seniors under 5’3”, as it’s built with your measurements in mind. It can be very dangerous for seniors to settle into a chair that isn’t the right size for them, since it’s easy to hurt yourself trying to get out.

Features & Specs

• Extra long back for taller people
• No space between footrest and chair
• Seat back height ranging from 22.50 to 30.00 inches
• Seat width ranging from 18.50 to 27.50 inches

We chose this chair with taller seniors in mind primarily due to the extended backrest, superior lumbar support, and gapless footrest area. This provides additional support to the legs and lower backs of seniors who are over 6’0”.

The chair also comes in a variety of sizes ranging from small to tall, so each person receives a customized chair to meet their specific needs. There is also a full-size chair with a 500 pound capacity that is built to accommodate comfortably and last a long time.

The chair features a variety of positions and comes with the ability to program buttons, so it can remember your favorite positions for next time. Taller seniors tend to have more problems with their hips and backs, and this chair is tailored to meet those needs. Its zero gravity position will take pressure off your lower back, while you can also adjust the seat to raise your hips and release some of the tension that builds up throughout the day.

This chair from Golden Technologies was given the title best for transfers because of its unlimited positions and a wide range of motion. The angle of this chair when it is at full lift is higher than most, and there are a ton of different reclined and relaxed positions as well.

With this chair you get a lift position, seated, reading, napping, relaxing, and sleeping position. You can also be sitting in a fully upright position while having your legs raised in the reading position. This will help elder seniors mitigate many of the aches and pains that come with everyday life, since many of the positions are designed to take pressure off of common aches. This chair is an especially good option for seniors who may be recovering from surgery or need to be on bed rest due to a medical condition. Laying or sitting for an extended period of time comes with its own host of problems, but the ability to alter your body position with this chair will help relieve much of these problems.

As for comfort, there is plenty of padding in all directions. The only issue we could find is that there are no variations in size and shape so what you see is what you get.