MS and Recliners?
 

I just posted to another thread, asking Judy what kind of a recliner she finds comfortable in which to sleep. My recliner sucks, as it is sooo difficult to get into and out of.

There must be just the right recliner for me, but, I end up sleeping on the couch, because my bed and my recliner are hard to manipulate myself in and out..:mad: It's not easy to get up off of the couch either, but I manage, somehow (after a bunch of tries and cussing..:D).

Please tell me about your favorite recliner, to sleep in, and, hopefully, easyier to get into and out of...Thanks!!

Maybe a recliner couch is the answer??

:grouphug:

I don't have a recliner but my Dad had one that was a "lift chair". It had a remote control that slowly raised him to a standing position so he could get up easier. After he passed away I gave it to my BIL......wish I had it now! :rolleyes:

We have a big old couch with recliners on both ends. it was wonderful for a while, but during the course of the last year, I have noticed I simply dont have the leg strength to kick down the foot rest, which means I am trapped, or have to find a way to crawl out. I hate being trapped! We have just gone out and got a new living room set. a very comfy couch, love seat, and ottoman. Cushy yet firm, and I can sit in it with my feet on the ottoman. I just cant deal with the recliner anymore. It was great when it worked, but without leg strength, im sunk in it. comfy while I am reclined, but trapped is mentally exhausting. so, out it goes.

Lately I have been up and down, up and down, up and down. I just cant seem to find comfort for longer than a few minutes. its hard to watch a movie if you have to keep shifting.

We just bought a new recliner couch from Ashley Furniture. It has an attached electric remote control for each recliner. So easy to adjust to any position (and the grandkids Love to play with it!)

BUT...it is difficult still to get out of! :confused: So I just stay there, lol!

Hey, Sal, I did a lot of homework and testing to pick the lift chair I'll be ordering when I get wherever I'm going. I have frequent bouts of vertigo and can only sleep sitting almost upright in a recliner when it hits me.

The ONLY one I could find that is genuinely comfortable to me is by Berkline. I chose the wing back version primarily because I prefer the greater distance/depth between the armrests and the seat. It suits my arms better and allows me to put my long lap desk across the arms for a work area.

I tested all the major manufacturers' models, Pride, Med-Lift, Golden, and Berkline. The common thread among all but Berkline was an impossibly firm seat cushion. I'm a buttless wonder and require a little cush for my tush. The Berkline is the only one that feels like a 'regular' chair to me.

The three-way recline takes it to horizontal and it has an extension of padded fabric between the seat and foot stool, so it's a whole support unit and there is no fear of becoming entangled between the two.

I also inspected the construction of all and found the Berkline to be superior, using hardwood joinery instead of staples and plywood/particle board.

Here's a link to the one I choose:
http://www.berkline.com/index.php?ma...&products_id=8

Cindy, that looks just like the one my Dad had. It was heavy as lead and difficult to move but it didn't shift and stayed wherever you put it. He used it all the time. It was really helpful to him since he could move about pretty well once he was up.

That looks like a winner, Cinders and I'm looking into it. What material do you prefer? I don't want leather...prefer a nice soft velvety-like cloth.:)

LOL, I quite prefer leather! I don't deal well at all with what I call the "velcro effect". Moving around is hard enough, I don't need any help being stuck in place. ;)

Hmmmm, you could be right, but there is such a thing as slipping off, too...I'm good at that...LOL.

I ordered one of these gizwatchies, to help me up off of the couch. Ya think it will work??:D

http://www.comfortchannel.com/images/CouchCane_hero.jpg