Ejector seat

[PeterPan]

A month or more ago there was a discussion about an Up Easy cushion on the forum. Quite an expensive item, it contains a gas lift mechanism that helps propel you out of a low chair and into a standing position. I’ve been having increasing difficulty recently getting out of normal height chairs, so I found one online and bought it. It’s brilliant and it really has made a difference. I thought I should share the tip in case anyone is interested.

I didn’t buy the Up Easy for £155 from a leading retailer of equipment for the disabled. I found essentially the same thing with the name Aidapt Lift Assist Cushion at Amazon for £59.99. In fact I was lucky and bought one in a damaged box for £43.

We call it my ‘ejector seat’ and have taken it to to a few pubs and restaurants. You get a few funny looks, but what’s new? Worth a look, I think if you’re having difficulty standing up from sitting.

[Ellie]

Ejector Seat - love it Peter 😍😍

Do you find it comfortable to sit on? xx

[PeterPan]

Yes, pretty comfortable! When it’s compressed you are obviously sitting a bit higher than normal but the memory foam cushion is good.

Only thing to add is that Mrs PeterPan made a nicer (more tasteful) cover to use instead of the bright blue original!

[matthew55]

Great post Peter, well played Sir. 👍✌️😁🤗xx

[Ellie]

Only thing to add is that Mrs PeterPan made a nicer (more tasteful) cover to use instead of the bright blue original!

Aah, I'm thrilled, you married Wendy after all 😉💕

Glad it's comfy and good on your wife for making a better cover. xx

[shelly21]

PeterPan thank you for sharing. I am looking for exactly the same. I have a recliner so now I can add this.

Love this forum for tips like this.

[LindaB]

Just a note of caution.
I think check with your OT if possible before purchasing equipment because 1.they may provide it 2.it might not be suitable for you.
In another life - when I worked in residential care we were advise not to use mechanisms that propel the person up out of the chair....mind you these were older and frail people. The risk being they could topple forwards.
😇

[Ellie]

2.it might not be suitable for you.

I'm not disagreeing with you LindaB Sometimes there is a wide gap between what an OT's definition of 'suitable' is and the practical/workable/common sense definition.

Safety should never be compromised though, it's just not worth the broken bone, torn ligament, stitches or physical and psychological set back. xx

[matthew55]

Don't get me started on Health and Safety or as it should be called The Common Sense Guide. 😉😁🤗😍xx

[aussiegirl]

Glad you found something .

[denise]

Looks really interesting. Could be handy while we wait for the chair to arrive again

[PeterPan]

LindaB You're right, of course and we each have to make our own informed, adult decisions. The word ‘propel’ in the context of this cushion is probably misplaced. A gentle ‘push on the rear end’ is probably a better description Anyway, it works for me.

[LindaB]

PeterPan that's great not like the James Bond ejector seat 😂😂😲

[PeterPan]

PeterPan that's great not like the James Bond ejector seat 😂😂😲

I had that Corgi toy car too… no, nothing like that!

[Rosemary6NT]

A month or more ago there was a discussion about an Up Easy cushion on the forum. Quite an expensive item, it contains a gas lift mechanism that helps propel you out of a low chair and into a standing position. I’ve been having increasing difficulty recently getting out of normal height chairs, so I found one online and bought it. It’s brilliant and it really has made a difference. I thought I should share the tip in case anyone is interested.

I didn’t buy the Up Easy for £155 from a leading retailer of equipment for the disabled. I found essentially the same thing with the name Aidapt Lift Assist Cushion at Amazon for £59.99. In fact I was lucky and bought one in a damaged box for £43.

We call it my ‘ejector seat’ and have taken it to to a few pubs and restaurants. You get a few funny looks, but what’s new? Worth a look, I think if you’re having difficulty standing up from sitting.

Hi Peter, this equipment sounds interesting (after my horrendous experiences yesterday), what is the lifting mechanism? Is it mechanical? Do you think it would be useful to someone with almost no self lifting capacity in the legs but able to push up with arms? Sorry, asking you to guess🙄