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Speak to a specialistBenefits of Lift Chair for Seniors
The number of Canadians aged 65 years and over is growing rapidly. In Ontario, the number of seniors aged 65 and over in Ontario is expected double, from 13.7% or 1.8 million people in 2009 to 4.2 million or 23.4%, by 2036. With aging populations, there has been a need to help older people to live more comfortably and safely in their own homes. This has resulted in an increased demand for lift chairs in Brampton, Mississauga and other areas within the GTA are rapidly increasing.
Reduced mobility is an issue that has been impacting our older generations for various reasons including a hospital procedure or conditions such as arthritis. Thankfully, innovations in mobility aids including lift chairs for people living in Brampton and Mississauga are making a big difference to seniors and their carers giving them more independence and helping them to get out of their chairs with greater ease.
A lift chair is similar to a regular recliner with a few major differences. Both types of chairs can be used to recline your position or to extend your feet using a footrest. The main difference between them is that a recliner is operated manually and a lift chair offers automatic control with a remote. They have been uniquely engineered by to ensure maximum health benefit and safety for our aging population. A lift chair can be placed in numerous different positions allowing one to can get in and out of the chair easily to perform various daily living tasks.
Lift chairs are becoming extremely popular in the Brampton regions are for people living with aches and pains and for those who find it difficult getting from a sitting to standing position, and standing to sitting. The chairs also feature a fully reclined position that allows for comfortable sitting and sleeping in the chair which is particularly useful for people who have arthritis and other aches and pains. These lift chairs are also beneficial for those who experience pain when changing positions. Lift chairs in Brampton also has optional heat and massage systems, which are beneficial for those experiencing pain and circulation. The footrest can also be raised slightly higher to provide comfort and improve leg circulation and reduce fluid retention.
In terms of overall well-being, lift chairs for seniors in Brampton and Mississauga help to boost confidence among individuals with mobility issues. A lift chair gives him/her the idea that he/she can move around without much help from other people which can promote healing.
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