I chose the Carex UpLift and the SitnStand devices as the best devices for help sitting down and standing up from a hard chair.
Most Affordable Hard Chair Sit-Stand Device
Carex makes several sitting and standing assistnce devices. The UpLift is the clam-shell design with comfortable memory foam inside the washable cover. This device slowly closes as you sit, and slowly opens as you stand. It lifts you up without pushing you forward.
The manufacturer says to use the UpLift on armchairs and sofas. I would use this device on any hard chair, especially a chair with arms. On the sofa you might want a sofa stand assist device as well as this UpLift device. The first gives you two arms for stability and leverage, and the UpLift gives you a lift to avoid having to use your leg muscles as much.
The UpLift is safe for users between 80 lb. and 230 lb. The memory foam is washable. The unit uses a patented pneumatic lever to open the device. Patients at or under 85 lb. should NOT use this device.
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- HELPS YOU STAND UP. This portable lifting seat and chair lift provides 70% assistance for those up to 230lbs. The seat lifter ensures gentle & safe lift without pushing forward. An affordable alternative to expensive lift chairs and power lift recliners.
- WORKS ON MOST ARMCHAIRS, COUCHES, AND SOFAS. Use inside or outside the home on most armchairs and sofas. The standing aid is portable so you can also take it on the go. Trust Carex Health Brands, a leader in creating lift chairs for elderly.
- PATENTED TECHNOLOGY. Consider a leader in elderly assistance products, Carex is also a leader with chair risers. Our patented LeveLift Technology ensures a gentle & safe lift without pushing forward. The affordable alternative to a lift chair.
- COMFORTABLE SEAT LIFTER. With the memory foam, the lift seat is very comfortable. The comfort allows for sitting for longer periods of time and is perfect for those with low body strength, Arthritis, Parkinson's Muscular Dystrophy, or Handicap.
- WASHABLE & PORTABLE: The waterproof cover is easy to clean & the foam cushion is easy to care for. This lift assistance device for elderly is a comfortable portable lightweight lift assistance device for home, the office, or public places.
Most Comfortable Hard Chair Sit-Stand Device
The SitnStand Smart Rising Seat fills with air to lift the user from a sitting to a standing position. You can use it on a hard chair, sofa, recliner, wheelchair or rocking chair. The seat you use it on has to have a back to drape the device over.
The SitnStand seat inflates to almost 8 inches tall over a span of 25 seconds. The motor is quiet so you can use it late a night when it’s quiet
The SitnStand is lightweight and comes with a carrying case. It has a rechargeable battery (comes with recharger) so there’s no wire to trip over during use. You do need to remember to recharge the battery every week.
You can remove the cover for washing, and the user can be up to 265 lb. Any height person can use it so long as their feet start out on the floor. Tall people should use taller chairs to avoid needing leg muscle.
Many users rave at how easy it is to operate and how comfortable it is to use.
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- SAFE & EASY: NO installation, NO assembly, NO sweat !! The medical seat lift assist with the effect of recliners for elderly is revolutionary. Simple up/down buttons will inflate / deflate the cushion steadily as you sit on it and stand up
- MOST CHAIR TYPES: for sitting on sofas, couches, standard chairs, armchairs and can even fit a non lifting recliner. The universal seniors standup support device may free you of other assistance
- PATENTED (No US10400907): lifts adults up to weight of 265Lbs (120kg) and thanks to its 4 inflating height levels - it is handy for small or tall. Elder will find it an adjustable helper at home or outdoor
- FOR EXTENDED SITTING PERIODS: Comfort is essential! Even when perfecting ergonomic designs for steady aid -we made sure you feel like you are still sitting in your spot on the sofa (at level 0)
- PORTABLE, LIGHT-WEIGHT & WASHABLE: weighs only 6.6Lbs (3kg) including carry bag with strap, battery and charger. The cushion seat cover is removable, and machine wash safe. Uplift yourself today!
