Any experience regarding use of this chair by a dementia patient? e.g. ease of use?, issues with mastering lift and recline controls?
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Mom has only slight dementia. She had no trouble working the chair. Her problem was that the chair wouldn't move fast enough so she would try to jump out of it before it lifted for her. It was a good chair and a good price.
653781
One of the reasons we liked this chair was that the controls were very simple and NOT wireless. There's a pocket on the side for magazines, paper etc that you could put the remote in. Mom gets a little confused and panics with anything mechanical... and with a few repetitions, she got the hang of it. She still loves it and spends a lot of time in it. :-)
653782
My husband also has dementia and is able to use the chair well. It is a pretty good chair and reasonably comfortable. My husband likes it pretty well.
653783
The control is a single toggle switch; one direction raises the chair and the other direction lowers and then reclines the chair. Because the control is on a long cord, you may need to attach it to a specific location (such as the chair arm) so that the user doesn't lose it in the crevice of the seat cushion, on the floor, or by sitting on it.
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The machine is meant for elderly with dementia, not those who might be desperate for drugs. We were concerned at first that our father would take a hammer to it as he was not happy about not having his pill bottles in the cabinet "where they belonged," but he did not. He adapted to its use and grew to think it was a wonderful machine. One could open it by physically breaking it with some sort of heavy battering tool. It also might be possible to use some sort of pick to open the lock, but those with dementia usually do not have the mental resources to do that. Those of us filling the machine never tried to pick the lock. The machine is meant for elderly with dementia, not those who might be desperate for drugs. We were concerned at first that our father would take a hammer to it as he was not happy about not having his pill bottles in the cabinet "where they belonged," but he did not. He adapted to its use and grew to think it was a wonderful machine. One could open it by physically breaking it with some sort of heavy battering tool. It also might be possible to use some sort of pick to open the lock, but those with dementia usually do not have the mental resources to do that. Those of us filling... » Read More The machine is meant for elderly with dementia, not those who might be desperate for drugs. We were concerned at first that our father would take a hammer to it as he was not happy about not having his pill bottles in the cabinet "where they belonged," but he did not. He adapted to its use and grew to think it was a wonderful machine. One could open it by physically breaking it with some sort of heavy battering tool. It also might be possible to use some sort of pick to open the lock, but those with dementia usually do not have the mental resources to do that. Those of us filling the machine never tried to pick the lock. « Show Less
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I purchased this chair for a co-worker who is under 300#. I weigh about the same as you...and I tried it out. It felt comfortable, AFTER the warehouse staff made some adjustments. My main concern would be the "tilt" feature. It kept feeling like the chair was slanting forward and going to dump me out in the floor...not a good feeling! I purchased a chair by the same company (also from Amazon) that was made for up to 500 lbs. This has been a great chair for me. I have not had any problems with it. It feels really secure.
512078
Yes, you have independent arm movement, this is similar to the types of machines in rehab centers. The seat is very comfortable with a comfortable back rest and the height is adjustable. I'm 82 years old and find it very easy to use. The cost of this machine is much more reasonable than most machines like it on the market. I highly recommend this machine!
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Yes, Barbara:). (Tho my Hubby is a whiz at this stuff) He's been a Mechanic/Repairman for many years. But i do think it's easy for the general perdon:) I LOVE THIS CHAIR!!!! Its one of THE Best purchases I hav ever made for our Grandkids!!!! We got ours 2 years ago when our first GD was 2 yrs old. She Loves it! It cleans easy, is Sturdy and well- built, colorful, with a nice Eating/Drawing/Coloring area on top. As well as a comfortable chair. I pick it up and can move it to whatever room we are in, and tho it is Sturdy- its not Too heavy for me. Really a Great chair!! Our other 3 Grandkids are now using it too:) hope this helped.
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Got this chair for my 82 year old Father In Law who is disabled. He is able to carry the chair himself. I also do agility and have one just like it for myself, very durable, not heavy, maybe 5 lbs or so.
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There is very little "resistance" during the operation of this chair and it reclines to an extreme position, which is one of the things I like about it. But it is possible for the chair to fall back to it's fully reclined position rather suddenly which could be alarming at the very least, not to mention difficult to get out of for someone with minimal strength. The safety locks might be in an awkward place for an elderly person to deal with as well. If your mother is frail, or less than adventurous, I would not recommend this chair. Uncle Crusty
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I bought the chair for my mother and before I received it she had to into the hospital. She was in the hospital for a week and then she had to enter the nursing home. I asked the nursing home if I could bring the chair for her room and they said of course. I carried it up in the box it came in(unopened). The two utility men had in put together in 30 seconds or less. EASY!
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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.
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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.
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Yes. I purchased it for my mother, who's 87 and this was one of her main concerns, as she was having lots of balance issues. She was 'very' pleased with the quality of the product.
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I function on a senior level. I have not noted problems with the chair wanting to tip. I think it would require a significant effort to do that. The legs are fairly wide and seem stable. I guess if you were extra heavy it could happen. As with any chair one could slide off, but I don't see that is very likely here either.
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It works fine, my mother has visual and physical problems and it has been a big help to her. The "option" and "command" keys are reversed which takes some time to retrain your fingers if you use keyboard shortcuts.
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Shouldn't be a problem....either to self propel or assisted. I tip the scales at 285 and the chair works just fine. It's quite comfortable and suipports me for hours at a time. I would suggest that if you can find a seat pad it would make it more comfortable if she is in the chair for long periods. The construction, while exceptionally durable, is very lightweight. She might appreciate the extra padding. Great chair, easy to use and transport, terrific price, exceptional value. I'd recommned it without hesitation.
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I am sorry that I cannot answer that question. The chair is not a large recliner but comfortable enough. I left it in the container are took it to the nursing home to be used as a bed side chair in my mother's room. The utility staff of the nursing home put it together which consisted of attaching the back to the seat and required all of two minutes. My mother passed away after 46 days and I gifted the chair to the nursing home as a token of appreciation of the excellent care they had provided my mother. UPS delivered the chair to our house and the driver told me that it had been shipped express with no cost to me. He thought that unusual because the shipping at that level would have been around $100. Considering that I guess I got a good deal. I do not know if the shipping is free to everyone, and I certainly don't know why it happened in my case.
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Hi Carol. I purchased this bath chair for my elderly mother, who cannot stand for long periods of time. I am very pleased with the purchase. The chair is completely padded, including the bars that sit on the edges of the tub, so it does not slip at all and is comfortable and easy to clean. It just rests on the long edges of the tub, and does not fasten permanently to the tub. But I view that as an advantage. For example, my sister and her husband are visiting me now and share that guest bathroom with our mom. So it is easy to just lift the chair off the tub when they want to shower. Finally, I like that the chair has arms and locks in position every 90 degrees because that makes my mom feel more secure. She is 90 years old and frail, so we now both feel safer when I have to bathe her. I would highly recommend this purchase, despite the price. I saw other across the tub bath chairs online that were not padded and did not seem as secure for about the same price, so I think this chair is worth it. Hope this review helps-Good Luck! Noreen
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Because one sits straddling the chair (kind of facing backwards towards the handle) there is the support of the handle to help. On the other hand, you do have to be able to move your legs apart enough to get them around the seat when you get on and when you stand up. I am disabled with back and sciatic problems. I can manage it except on my very worst days. I have a friend who is 87 years old with a pin in her hip and she uses one. I hope this helps.