When a loved one moves into a nursing home or residential care facility, it is an emotional time for everyone. As a family member, your biggest concern is their happiness and comfort. You want them to feel cared for, even when you aren't in the room.
While nursing homes provide excellent standard care equipment, many families find that the standard-issue dayroom chair just doesn’t offer the personalised comfort needed for long periods of sitting.
This is where a specialised riser recliner becomes more than just a piece of furniture. It becomes their personal sanctuary, a boost to their health, and a daily reminder of your love.
At Betterliving.ie, drawing on our extensive background supplying hospitals and clinical settings through Beechfield Healthcare, we know that comfort and health are inseparable.
Here is why a riser recliner is one of the most impactful gifts you can give to a relative in full-time care.
- The Gift of Dignity and Independence
One of the hardest adjustments for residents in care is the loss of autonomy. Waiting for a staff member to become free just to help you stand up to get a book or use the bathroom can be demoralising.
A riser recliner changes this dynamic instantly.
The motorised rise function gently and slowly lifts the user to a near-standing position, allowing them to walk away easily without straining their knees or hips. It gives them back control over their own movements. That small boost in independence does wonders for mental wellbeing and dignity.
- Vital Clinical Health Benefits
We know that elderly residents spend a significant portion of their day sitting. Standard armchairs rarely offer the correct support, leading to slumping, discomfort, and serious health issues.
A high-quality riser recliner addresses several critical clinical needs:
Improving Circulation and Reducing Swelling: Many elderly people suffer from Oedema (fluid retention causing swollen legs and ankles). A dual-motor riser recliner allows the leg rest to be elevated independently, often raising the feet above hip level. This gravity-assisted position is crucial for encouraging blood flow back to the heart and reducing painful swelling.
Pressure Relief and Skin Integrity: Sitting in one position for too long can lead to pressure sores (bed sores), which are painful and difficult to heal. Our riser recliners are designed with supportive cushioning that redistributes body weight more evenly. By allowing the user to easily shift their position—from upright, to varied levels of recline—the chair helps relieve pressure points throughout the day.
Postural Support: Instead of slumping sideways in a generic chair, which constricts the lungs and causes back pain, a proper recliner supports the spine, ensuring better posture and easier breathing.
- A Personal Sanctuary in a Shared Space
A nursing home room, no matter how lovely, is still a clinical environment.
Introducing their own beautiful riser recliner into their room gives them a dedicated space that is theirs. It becomes their throne, the place where they watch their favourite programs, read cards from grandchildren, or take a comfortable afternoon nap without having to return to bed.
It is a familiar, comfortable hug that makes a strange environment feel a little more like home.
Offering Peace of Mind
Investing in a riser recliner for a relative in care isn't just about buying a chair; it's about investing in their daily quality of life, their health, and their happiness.
View our range of supportive Riser Recliners at Betterliving.ie. If you are unsure which chair suits your loved one's specific mobility needs, our team is here to help guide you toward the perfect choice.
