“We purchased this chair for my husband who has Parkinson's. He has trouble with balance, rising from a seated position and walking. He also has some dementia and memory problems so he has a problem finding the brake lever and remembering how to find the buttons to raise the chair. Perhaps if the brake leaver were more visible (he has trouble turning his body in the chair) or better located in his spacial view he would be able to find it more often.
We have been able to use this chair as a walker and it is more stable than other walkers. It is also quite heavy. Therefore, when he "seat walks" in the chair the back wheels spin and swing the rear end around to the side causing him to bump into things. Maybe if the back wheels could be locked into a straight line he could maneuver straight down the hallway.
We have found uses for the chair that are a little unorthodox. I added a deeper (14") mattress to his hospital bed which eliminated the use of the standard bed rails. So I use the chair backed up to the bed to serve as a bed rail at night which also gives him a stable rail to use getting out of the bed and a stable place to sit upon rising.
This chair also is handy to help him get out of a seated position. As we raise it, he can move forward to a standing position without very much assistance.
I think the chair is largely overpriced but the benefits for us have been very good and I continue to find easier methods to care for him using it.”
Thank you for sharing your experience, Gwen. It’s clear how much care and thought you’ve put into adapting the chair to support your husband’s needs, and we’re so glad to hear it has brought stability and assistance for both of you.
Your feedback about the brake lever and back wheels is incredibly valuable, and we understand how these adjustments could make the chair even more effective for your husband. Suggestions like making the brake more visible or locking the back wheels into a straight line are things we take seriously as we strive to improve our designs to better meet the needs of our users.
It’s inspiring to hear how you’ve found creative ways to use the chair, from helping your husband get out of bed safely to serving as a stable rail for transitions. Knowing the chair has made daily tasks a little easier and provided stability for you both is exactly what we hope to achieve.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and the ways you’ve shared its benefits. If there’s anything we can do to assist or answer further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you and your husband all the best as you continue to navigate this journey together ❤️
