Having difficulty getting up from a chair, armchair, sofa or wheelchair can affect both independence and security in everyday life. For some, getting up means needing support with the arms, multiple attempts to get up, or help from another person.
There are different types of standing aids that can facilitate the transition from sitting to standing. Which solution is best depends on the person's ability, how much support is needed and which chair or seating furniture is used. Ramla inte AB - is a Swedish e-commerce company with expertise in preventive measures and solutions for a functioning everyday life. Contact us today and we will help you free of charge!
Why can it be difficult to get up from a sitting position?
Getting up from a sitting position requires strength, balance, mobility, and the ability to shift your body weight forward and upward. A low or soft sofa can also make getting up more challenging than from a higher, firmer chair.
For example, difficulties can be noticed when the person:
- need to use both armrests to push up
- need to swing the body forward to gain momentum
- Makes several attempts before the rise is successful
- avoid low sofas and armchairs
- need help from a relative or healthcare professional
- feels unsteady when reaching a standing position
When standing up becomes unsafe, a suitable aid can help make everyday transfers easier and safer.
Aids for getting up from a sofa, chair and armchair
A deep and soft armchair can be comfortable to sit in but at the same time difficult to get up from. That's why there are special standing aids for armchairs .
A common solution is a lifting cushion for standing up . The lifting cushion is placed on a suitable piece of seating furniture and helps the user to rise from a sitting position. It may be of interest to those seeking standing up assistance.
Getting up from the sofa
Getting up from a sofa can be particularly challenging because sofas often have a lower seat height and softer seats than regular chairs. The further your body sinks into the seat, the greater the effort it can take to get up again. If you need help getting up from the sofa, you may need to review both your sitting position and which standing aid is appropriate.
A lifting cushion can be used to raise the user from a sitting position, provided that the model in question is intended and suitable for the surface. Another option can be a support handle for a sofa. Which helps the user to hold the handle and stand up.
Help getting up from a chair
A regular chair is often easier to get up from than a deep sofa, but if you have reduced strength or balance, even a regular standing up can become challenging.
Seat height plays a big role. A very low chair generally requires more movement and more force from the legs than a higher chair.
There are several types of aids for getting up from a chair , for example:
- electric lifting bags
- manual standing supports
- freestanding grab bar
- armrests and other grip surfaces
- seat height increases with seat height increase blocks
Which alternative is appropriate always needs to be assessed based on the user's needs and the environment in which the assistive device will be used.
Find the right help when getting up
Having difficulty getting up from a chair, sofa, armchair or wheelchair doesn't have to mean you have to rely entirely on help from others. There are several types of standing and transfer aids that can make everyday life easier.
At Ramla you will find aids for standing up and moving, including the ResDig PRO electric lifting cushion , for people who need extra support to get from a sitting to a standing position.
