Electric recliner chairs are ideal for the elderly or people who have hip and leg problems, and have trouble standing up. My grandmother had two bad hips and she was struggling so badly to get out of her old recliner, that it would literally take her a good 10 minutes to stand up. So we decided to buy her an electric recliner chair, and it made a huge difference in her quality of life. No longer did she have to try to stand up and fall back down. The chair would slowly rise up and lift her almost into a standing position, allowing her to stand up without straining her hips anymore.

If you suffer from hip and leg problems or have an elderly family member who does, I strongly recommend an electric chair. I have listed a few helpful suggestions below to help you choose the right chair for yourself or loved one.

My grandmother at first did not want us to buy her a new chair, as she was pretty set in her ways. So if you are buying an electric recliner for a loved one who is similarly stubborn, be sure to speak with them before making the purchase. Bring up the benefits of the chair and also, I would suggest brining a videotape or DVD to show them a demonstration of what the chair actually does.

Secondly, it is preferable that once you have made a decision, that you bring your loved one to the store to try the chair. Not only do you want to see if they are comfortable in the chair, but you want to ensure that they can operate it and are comfortable with the lifting process.

Also keep in mind that it is difficult to find many stylish electric recliners. You will find your options are quite limited in terms of patterns and fabrics on most models. A majority of these recliners are made to be functional, not to make a fashion statement

Finally, you can find some great deals in your local classifieds or online at such places as Craigslist, which is where we found my grandmother’s chair practically brand new and well over 50% off the original price.