Is it easy to bend into a couch form? My mother (72yo) stays for a month every year with us and would be sleeping on it.
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No. Not at all. It is very heavy and it always took two of us to get the futon back into sitting position. Very heavy. But it is very comfortable.
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It's a little stiff at first. Then it gets easier as you do it a few times. I recommend the anti slip pad for under neath so it doesn't slide.
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4... in my opinion -perfect. My older parent normally have a hard time getting out of sofas due to being so low and sinking in. No problem with this one.
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No, it does not bend easily. It is just right for us. We are older and cannot tolerate big bulky thinks and this flatware is just what we wanted.
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I agree with Rachel. I absolutely love this couch because it's firm but 4-5 would most likely be uncomfortable and a tight fit.
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It's more like a "C" shape than an L shape. It's best to get this couch if you own a house, because I have a apartment and I had to "throw away" the mid section because all couldn't fit in the apartment (thank goodness the couch came in parts). In other words, the couch is HUGE. On a good note, the couch is beautiful, as well as comfortable. It's also full, meaning it won't dent if you or someone a little heavy sit on it. And the feel of the couch is really smooth and delicate. If you do decide to get the couch, I advise you get a few strong people to help with lifting; it's very heavy. Any more questions, you're more than welcome to ask. Enjoy!
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ii am an old lady, 89 years old and am tive feet one...the chair fits me, however the foot rest is very difficult to put back into place after having it up. it is a little easier, after a few months of use, but still difficult. if you are strong, you can probably handle it. for the price, i think it is worth that little inconvenience. however, if i were you, and could afford a different chair, i would look elsewhere. good luck to you.
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at 72 years old and a back suffering person for years, i find the mattress very comfortable, put a good matress pad on itand i think you will find it to your liking.. its not a pillow top, but i was not looking for that...very comfortable...
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It's not a conventional mattress. It's designed by handy living. It is pretty thick and comfy to sleep on. My mom has had hers for years. After about 2 yrs she made a fabric sleeve to fit the inside since some of the springs started poking. But after she did that, it's back to being like new.
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Mine is very difficult to fold back into a couch. I have to try several times and finally it will catch. It's not the most comfortable bed either but I bought it for a guest bed and its only used occasionally for a night or two so it will do.
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I'm 52 and don't have any problems pushing it. However, my 80 year old Mom says it's "hard" to push.
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I am 5'2" and it is easy to pull up and fold but I am not so sure at how easy it would be for an 83 year old to lock it. But I don't know how her hands are. On the other hand this is a very light and portable walker and I love it. Would she be able to store it between a wall and the end of a couch perhaps where she may not need to lock it perhaps? Mine is in the car and it is quite late so tomorrow if it might work that way for you I could measure at certain points while folded to see if it would work under the handles while folded in places. The rounded bar swings away and is no problem. Just give a comment and I will check it out if you let me know what you need. I really love it in every way. It adjusts in height and mine is at the very bottom so if she is taller keep that in mind. It is an awesome color too
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It's real easy, I get mom up with ease every morning. Just pull the two spring knobs on each side of the rails and they go down. I slide her over the rail, which is barely below the mattress.
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And MZ made a comment about this sofa being uncomfortable so I thought I would elaborate just a little more on this point it is a more firm sofa you're not going to sink in and be embraced but the 6 people that have couch surfed and called this a bed have had nothing bad to say about it, some even preferred it over my bed, as someone who hosted a lot of movie/ study nights and used the hell out of this sofa I never had a problem. Mine still looks brand new :)
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For a small person or kid yes. The sofa folds out to a more suitable sleeping arrangement for adults.
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My mother is 70 years old and has major back issues. I keep the strap set so she doesn't go all the way back. She loves what it's doing for her. Me, I'm 43 and just feel like everything in my neck and upper back is compressed. I go completely inverted and it feels like it just opens everything up. I highly recommend it and this bed feels so sturdy. I'm never worried about it letting me go. Also the ankle braces are so padded that they're very comfy.
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Yes, it is firm but that is what I wanted. It is still very comfortable though in my opinion. I didn't want a squishy couch but I am still able to sleep on it. No it really hasn't softened up in 6 months. Hope this helps.
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It is the firmest inflatable mattress I have ever sat/laid on. I believe it would support your mother nicely. Additionally, when we set it up, we put a thick/soft blanket under the sheets to make it more comfortable...it is that rigid. I suppose you could use a mattress pad or inflate it a little less but I like how mushy it isn't!