Seat Lifts

Choosing the Best

Uplift Seats

Knee arthritis spinal stenosis Parkinsons ALS degenerative joint disease or post-operative conditions can make it excruciating if not downright impossible to get up and down from a sitting position. To maintain your independence an assistive device called an uplift seat can literally give you the push you need without straining.

An uplift power seat can assist you both in lowering yourself and standing back up. Some uplift seats are powered by electricity others are self-powered and use air compressors and pneumatic technology. Most uplift seats will work with any chair lounger or recliner. To use it with a sofa or loveseat place it up against one of the armrests.

Uplift seat assists are usually in the 9 to 12 lb range making them portable. They can go from room to room or on trips away from home. Some fold quite easily and can even fit in a suitcase. Self-powered models may come with different weight limitations so be sure to choose the one able to accommodate your weight.

Another popular feature in uplift seats is memory foam cushioning thick padding that helps you avoid the pressure sores that can come from prolonged sitting and add comfort by conforming to your body contours.

Many models of uplift seats offer almost all of these features. For instance the EZ Stand-N-Go by Stander.  If you or a loved one has trouble standing from a couch, chair, or recliner, the EZ Stand & Go from Stander can help you stand with confidence; without having to buy an expensive lift chair. It's perfect for those who are recovering from surgery, have back pain, general unsteadiness, or have a lower-set couch that is hard to stand from. Armrests are often set too low, and don't provide enough leverage to help you stand. The EZ Stand & Go can be installed in minutes, and places two handles right where you need it for maximum support while standing. It's fully adjustable to fit any couch, chair, or recliner; and like all Stander products, it blends in with your Living Room, like another piece of furniture, to maintain the comforting feeling of your home.

An alternative to an uplift seat assist is a higher chair like the Deluxe Hip Chair designed to help you sit better after a partial or total hip replacement or knee surgery or if you have severe arthritis. The chair features brown vein frame with thick-padded cushions footrest and plastic arm rests. Getting in and out of the chair is made easier with the increased height of the seat to minimize movement of hips and knees.