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Thanks PeterPan I looked on Amazon but couldn't find that particular model but did find one on Ebay at £45, Still pondering...
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Rosemary6NT Hi Rosemary, I think the mechanism is gas lift technology - a bit like in an office chair. You can adjust the amount of ‘give’ going down and ‘lift’ going up to suit your weight. I can’t stand from a low chair at all. My arms are much weaker than my legs, but both are poor. This cushion helps a great deal. I know some people don’t like purchasing from Amazon, but a good point is that you can send things back very easily if they don’t fit the bill… so I would say to give it a go.
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Originally posted by PeterPan View PostA 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.
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Looks really interesting. Could be handy while we wait for the chair to arrive again
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Don't get me started on Health and Safety or as it should be called The Common Sense Guide. 😉😁🤗😍xx
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Originally posted by LindaB View Post2.it might not be suitable for you.
Safety should never be compromised though, it's just not worth the broken bone, torn ligament, stitches or physical and psychological set back. xx
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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.
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Originally posted by PeterPan View PostOnly thing to add is that Mrs PeterPan made a nicer (more tasteful) cover to use instead of the bright blue original!
Glad it's comfy and good on your wife for making a better cover. xx
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