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"Quality of life"......a gift that just keeps on giving.
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Thinking I may have shared this before, but will share again because it has been huge for my husband. He has drop foot that happened after back surgery that also resulted in MRSA 23 years ago. His leg is weak. He's been active, but getting out of a recliner was hard. We decided a lift chair recliner was worth considering. And, we were shocked at the price, which generally ran between $2000 and $3000 depending on fabric. I took a chance and ordered a $500 model on eBay. Brand new, OK color, man sized. It has been a life saver. So good that we ordered another one for our summer place. Mentioning this because it was so well worth it. His recent episode with an epidural gone wrong that left his other leg with weakness has added to our thankfulness that he has this chair.
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@julieo4, I so agree that an electronic recliner can be a game changer. With my mom's increasing Parkinson's, we bought an electronic one for her and it worth every penny. Always a very independent woman, she accepted her lessening mobility with a grace and positive outlook I can only hope to emulate. However, she was embarrassed to be seen in public in a wheel chair so the new recliner, in addition to comfort, allowed her more dignity and sense of control. Thank you for your post!
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Hello, Julie. I briefly thought about a lifter, but decided to wait and work on strengthening my legs, feet, back .
I've had trouble with weakness in those areas and now, thanks to pool exercise and dopamine giving me my balance and legs back, I can stand up usually on the 1st try.....not able to do that for years!
So, glad I waited May need a lift in future. They are wonderful.
What a steal off Ebay. Congrats....hope your husband enjoys his.
I do have electric upstairs, older manual in den. Love the electric, but got stuck 2x when electricity was off....had to 'fall' forward in the chair to get up.
Blessings. Elizabeth