Find Senior Care (City or Zip)
Join Now Log In
S
Sharon1982 Asked July 2019

What do I have to do get help for a lift chair for my mom? I can't afford to buy one for her.

Sweetstuff Jul 2019
I just looked on Craigslist in your area and saw many ranging from 50 dollars and up. Good luck.

pamzimmrrt Jul 2019
I actually saw 2 of these for sale on our areas "yard sale site" Maybe look there if you have one?

ADVERTISEMENT


Isthisrealyreal Jul 2019
You can also check online at Sam's club, I saw that they have them for a few hundred dollars.

Have you checked with her insurance company to find out if they will help pay if the doctor orders her to use assisted standing equipment? Well worth asking.

Windyridge Jul 2019
I don’t think there’s much financial aid out there for lift chairs. All I could get for my moms chair was a tax exemption. It probably varies from state to state.

I would advise against these chairs unless you’re quite sure the elder is competent enough to use it. My mom was able to use it effectively for a couple of months then she’d forget to use her buttons and struggle to get up, often falling in the process. If your mom is having any memory problems it may be a waste of time and money.

And they are not cheep. Pretty basic ones are around $800. I had one for both mom and dad. They got very little use.

rustlingleaves Jul 2019
Don't know about this but have you contacted your county's social services? Might call local senior center and ask who you could talk to. Best!

ADVERTISEMENT

Ask a Question

Subscribe to
Our Newsletter