Are you one of many older people who has problems getting out of a chair - especially if you have been sat down for a long time? Perhaps you also have difficulty when it comes to sitting back down in your chair again without assistance? Would you also like to be able to change the angle of the back of your chair to make yourself more comfortable, particularly if you are sat down for long periods of time? If your reply to any or all of these questions is yes, then a riser recliner could be just what you are looking for…

So what is a riser recliner you ask? Well, it looks much the same as any ordinary armchair, but has one or more built in electric motors, which raise or lower the back and footrest parts of the recliner – so you can find the most comfortable sitting position for you. They are also able to literally raise you gently onto your feet by using the built in motors to lift the entire recliner up. This can of course then be used in reverse to lower you from a standing position into your recliner all at the touch of just one button. As an added bonus, many riser recliner chairs also come with a built in massage option to help you relax and unwind – a massager can also help with your blood flow if you have circulation problems. A riser recliner chair can also be helpful if you suffer with back or muscle pain.

There are a massive amount of manufacturers of riser recliners out there, so how do you tell the good from the bad and how do you know if you are getting the best deal? Firstly check that any riser recliner you are considering is built in the UK – as well as helping support UK businesses, you will discover that a great many companies sell foreign imported chairs which are usually poor quality and often do not meet the required safety standards. The chair you buy should be manufactured to meet the BSN ISO9001 standard and should also comply with British fire retardant standard BS 7177. Check that your riser recliner chair comes with at least a two year manufacturers warranty and that all parts of the recliner are covered by it. You will able to arrange a no obligation home demonstration from any reputable seller, so use this to verify the quality of the recliner mechanism, fabric and padding. You should also ask your chosen supplier for testimonials from their satisfied customers.

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