The Living Caring electric power lift chair is an upholstered, wood-frame chair with a powered mechanism beneath its seat. It is designed for everyday sitting at a dining table, desk or other familiar place, while providing an electrically assisted rise. Its compact furniture-like form offers a different choice from a large lift recliner.
View the electric power lift chair, available sizes and current details.
How does the powered chair help with standing?
A motorized mechanism is built into the chair beneath the padded seat, rather than placed on top as a separate lifting cushion. The wired controller has up and down controls. As the seat moves, the person can use the armrests and follow the instructions for their own transfer plan. Make sure feet are well supported, the chair is on a level surface, and there is room in front of the chair for the movement.
The chair assists a sit-to-stand movement; it does not replace a person’s ability to balance or the help of a caregiver when needed. Ask an appropriate clinician for advice when choosing equipment for a particular mobility need.
How is it different from a lift recliner or lift cushion?
The Living Caring chair combines an upright padded seat, back and wooden arms with an integrated lift. It is intended to look and function like ordinary home seating and can be considered for a desk or dining area. A lift recliner typically prioritizes reclining and a larger lounging footprint; measure both the chair and the surrounding space before comparing them.
A separate powered cushion may be used with a compatible existing chair, whereas this product includes the seat and lift mechanism together. Check the furniture manufacturer’s instructions before using any separate device.
How should you check the fit at a table?
Measure the width between table legs, the height beneath the tabletop, and the distance available to pull the chair away before standing. The product shows standard and wider versions with different measurements, so compare the diagram for the selected option. The wider version is illustrated with a 22-inch seat and approximately 25-inch overall width; confirm current dimensions and availability on the product listing before ordering.
Consider whether the user’s feet reach the floor, whether the armrests fit beneath the table, and whether there is adequate clearance as the seat rises. Place the power cord away from walking routes without pinching it in the mechanism.
What should be checked before use?
Review the product manual and setup video. Inspect connections, keep hands and objects away from moving parts, and follow the instructions supplied with the model. The listing describes a 280-pound limit; verify the applicable limit for the selected version before purchase.
The supplied manual illustrates an 18-inch version; check that its instructions and measurements match your selected model. It says to use a direct wall outlet, keep the electrical parts dry and unplug the chair before moving it with two people. The listing, diagrams and manual differ on some dimensions, lift height and wood species. Contact Living Caring to confirm specifications for the version you intend to order.