I need a chair that is easy to get in and out of - I am 66 with degenerative bone disease - would this chair fit the bill?
1946616
I have a bad hip and am very careful getting in and out of this chair. It can be done but if you lean to either side it tends to tip.Very comfortable once you are in it.
1946617
No I would not recommend this chair. as for ease its not the type you want it can be tricky to sit in and out.
1946618
I think that this one may be a bad choice for you. It is very comfortable to sit in but my mother in law who has peripheral neuropathy has a hard time getting in and out of it. If you have someone to hold the chair steady and help you in and out of it, it may be okay but if you don't I wouldn't recommend it.
1946619
Great chair! Easy to get in and out of as well as change position. I recommend not using the lock position. Other then that, excellent! Would purchase again!
2076079
I wouldn't want to sit in this chair for a long period of time but for dining or sitting for short periods of time I think it is comfortable. I agree with the other comments about the sturdiness of the chair, I wouldn't recommend the chair for anyone much over 200lbs.
1538741
It is best to go to a medical supply place and have him fitted for one. Remember medicare will fully pay for one every 6 years. Your doctor just needs to write a presciption for it. Wheel size, weight of chair are all a factor for his safely.
321324
I wouldn't say "great" but it is pretty comfortable. I am about 6'1" and go close to 400 lbs. I use the chair in my home office and spend a considerable amount of time in it. I would say it is a pretty good chair for the price and I have had no problems using it the last 6 months I have owned it.
2047864
no, it will work just fine for any adult, its very comfortable, one of the nicest chairs i have ever owned. i take it everywhere with me.
926585
I think you would like the chair. Measurements from manufacture may be in your best interest. The chair is for lounging to be considered.
96248
Seems to me the best chair would be where you can sit straight up. I got this one the advice of my husband's neurologist because he has Parkinson's. We don't use it at all because it's too hard to get our feet into, and they slip out easily. I would not recommend this brand. Don't understand how anyone could actually use this.
1152922
I don't have alot of upper body strength and I have no problem wheeling myself around in this chair in the house or on level ground. It's very maneuverable. I need help going uphill but that's expected. My mom says it's very easy to push--she's 78.
465242
Yes, this is when I got and started to use this seat - after double knee replacements. I take it with me to doctor's office, church pews, - just get a good chair with arms to sit in and set it at the appropriate weight. You might have to play with the weight adjustments, as the higher the weight, the higher it pushes you up..Its not comfortable to sit on every day, but works well when you go out...The one I use is 5 years old, and the more you use it setting it up and closing it, the easier it is to bend and open up.
263505
I think you should look for another chair. Too bad as this is a GREAT chair.
746685
Yes, but only very slightly. I found this cane chair to be exactly what I needed. It's very, very light but sturdy enough for an average person.
6992
It would be much too hard for a 90 year old to push the chair back in. You have to use your legs to push the foot rest back in once it's extended. It's hard for me and I'm in my 30's.
643077
Absolutely! I tried it out myself before I gave it to my father. The actions on all of the chair is very smooth and the chair itself is quite comfortable.
2105985
No, this chair is not wide enough to comfortably handle someone that wide. You will need to look for an Invacare model chair, perhaps even a bariatric model. Medline's extra-wide chairs will only accept up to 30 inch in hip width.
1200758
Not really, no. I think the idea is for you to sit more or less bolt upright. It takes a little getting used to. I would not recommend tossing your old chair right away because you might need to alternate at first.
486016
Yes, it's fine, I have had mine several years. I use it in my kitchen instead of a kitchen stool. The only thing to watch out for is to make sure the back is up against something (a wall or a counter or something) when sitting down or getting up- or your can easily fall off of this chair when either bending down or getting up or down. I would not recommend it for an elderly person for this reason. However, for middle aged or younger it is a great chair. Just hold on to the back of it when getting up and down.
1476239
I bought this chair for my husband and he has a bad back. It is hard for him to get up and down. He adjusted it for him. He likes it. The one you don't want is the Coleman It is only good for the young people. My son has that one.