Need Help Finding Chair For Sister

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

My sister just got out of the hospital. She has had acute bronchitis since June 3 and just spent 4 days in hospital. She has 3 broken ribs.

Her recliner broke down and she needs a new chair. She doesn't want to spend over $900. We have a Lazy Boy store and an Ashley store not too far away. She is short....5 ft.tall.

It has to be a store that will take her old chair out... and something powered...no handle. She is not well enough to go with me so I don't want to get one too big. She needs to be able to sleep in it as she can't get out of her bed on her own and she lives alone.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@jubilant The 2 stores you mentioned will not remove the old chair?

I purchased my leather manual recliner from Raymour & Flanigan on sale for $350 2 yrs ago. They removed the old chair & took it to the trash bin. I live in a highrise.

I purchased an extender so I would not have to lean over to use the lever/handle.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Your sister is so lucky to have you to help her. Best wishes to her for an easy recovery.

As a shorty myself, I have found that the seat depth can really vary. Some recliners are built for tall men.

Ask in person to sit on some and get recommendations.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

Contact one of those places that sells equipment for elderly and disabled and ill people. ASK them if there are any lift chairs/recliners that a dr. can write a script for and get a discount.

And check to see what they have available. May have more specific lift chairs. Size wise.

Poohbear52 · ‎07-12-2024

I was going to say the same thing as @Sooner. My father in law had one of those recliners that lifts up for easy in and out access. He had a bad back, he was in so much pain and the recliner helped. I'm not sure what the cost was though. It wouldn't hurt to check into something like that. Good luck. Your sister is very lucky to have your help and looking out for her. 🥰

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

I just ran a quick search under "recliners for the elderly" and clicked on a suggested result entitled "recliners for the elderly covered by Medicare". One site was Medicare dot org, which is not the Government's Medicare website. This site said it's possible to get Medicare to pay for a portion of a lift chair. A lift chair looks like a recliner, but the seat and back tilt to help the person stand up or sit down. The private site (dot org) discusses basic Medicare qualification requirements and refers you to the Government site (dot gov) to find vendors in your sister's area that accept Medicare assignments for these chairs. If your sister qualifies for a Medicare subsidy, she may be able to find a chair that meets her needs within her budget.

As I write this, I'm sitting in my late Aunt's lift chair. Hers has a special feature that allows you to remain in a seated position while elevating your legs to a horizontal position parallel to the floor. Most chairs require you to lay flat to elevate your legs to a horizontal position (this would have been very painful for her). She bought her chair about 5 years ago and it cost about $1800. I recall that "standard" lift chairs were about half that cost. She slept in it every night until she entered hospice care.

Good luck!

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

Posters are so kind to do research in finding a solution. Agency on Aging may be able to help.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

Thanks so much everyone. I do appreciate all the ideas. I did a little research but had to stop. I have been trying to help her as much as I can. Today I am trying to rest. It's been a very busy week and I'm

really tired. Thanks again!

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@Mz iMac wrote:
@jubilant The 2 stores you mentioned will not remove the old chair?
I purchased my leather manual recliner from Raymour & Flanigan on sale for $350 2 yrs ago. They removed the old chair & took it to the trash bin. I live in a highrise.

I purchased an extender so I would not have to lean over to use the lever/handle.

@Mz iMac When we bought out latest couch from Raymour and Flanagan, they did not take our old one they gave us the number of a thrid party that we had to pay for the removal

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Happy2BHere · ‎10-22-2019

JMO but of the two stores I would check Ashley first if she doesn't want to spend a lot. Also Ashley's website shows this about furniture removal:

"Yes, Ashley offers a haul-away service to help you dispose of your old furniture without any hassle. When you purchase new furniture from us, you can opt to have your old pieces hauled away at the same time your new furniture is delivered.

Generally, the cost of our furniture haul-away service is $159 per item. This fee ensures that your old furniture is removed responsibly at the time of your new furniture delivery. Customers need to inform their sales associate at the time of the sale if they wish to include this service."

Good luck shopping and here's hoping your sister loves what you find. Having bronchitis and having 3 broken ribs sounds soooo painful. Poor girl, prayers for her recovery.