If you struggle with mobility issues, whether due to old age or a medical condition, you'll be aware of how difficult it can be to use standard furniture, such as a sofa. The living room is often the most occupied room in a house, and it's important to feel comfortable in your home. If you struggle with sitting down or moving around, consider trying out some mobility products to make things a bit easier.
Here's an overview of 3 mobility products for your living room:
Sofa And Armchair Raisers
If you have a sofa or armchair with castors or legs, raisers are an ideal way of adding some height. They are wooden or plastic blocks that come in a variety of colours and have a hole at the top to allow castors and chair legs to fit inside them, which ensures they don't move when a person sits down. Raising the height of your chair or sofa can make it easier for you to sit down and stand back up, as you don't need to bend your legs as much as you do with standard height seating. Raisers can be good for those who are prone to feeling lightheaded when standing up and those who experience muscle weakness issues that make it difficult to push up with their legs or arms when moving from sitting to standing.
Lift Chair
A lift chair is an electric armchair with a remote control that allows users to increase the height of the chair and tilt the chair forward at the same time to allow the user to ease into the chair from a standing position. Once the user is leaning on the chair, they can use the remote control to slowly ease the chair back into the sitting position and lower the height. This type of chair allows users to get in and out of it without requiring the usual muscle tone or joint movement that's involved in sitting and standing. Additionally, the backrest and footrest are adjustable, which is useful for those with circulation problems or sores who need to spend some time with their legs raised. Lift chairs come in a range of materials including leather and cotton, and you can choose from solid colour fabrics or modern patterned fabrics to complement your existing living room décor.
Over Chair Table
If you struggle to move around the room when you want to get something, such as a book, or if it's easier for you to eat your meals in the living room, you may benefit from an over chair table. This is a height-adjustable table on a wheeled metal frame that can sit at the side of your armchair. When you want to move the table in front of you, such as for meals or working on puzzles, you don't need to get up from your chair or have the muscle strength to push the table into position, as the tabletop rotates at the touch of a button. Over chair tables come in a variety of wood colours and sizes to suit your needs.
These are just a few examples of mobility products that can make your living room a more comfortable place to be. There's no need to compromise on style when using mobility products, as many are designed with the modern home in mind and are both stylish and practical.
