Homepro Medical Supplies

Active lifestyles are often the cause behind many ailments with the body. Worn down joints, ligaments and muscles can be very painful as we age. But there is also something to be said for the toughness a sedentary life brings as well.

As the 65 million Baby Boomers in this country continue to age, many of them will begin to slow down, whether from age or out of necessity from a medical condition. Sedentary lifestyles will become the norm for millions of seniors, but sitting isn’t always comfortable. Incorrect posture, positioning or level of cushioning can cause aches, pain and pressure ulcers.

One great solution for this problem is a geri chair, also called a medical recliner. Designed to be operated by a caregiver and offer maximum comfort, a geri chair offers a higher level of comfort than a wheelchair. It’s wheeled design also means it can be used to move a loved one within their home instead of having to move them from a stationary chair.

Geri chairs come in three main types:

1. 3-position: choose from upright, deep recline and elevated foot/leg rest positions
2. 4-position: choose from upright, TV recline, full recline and Trendelenburg (for those have hypotensive episodes)
3. Tilt-in-place: can be put into any number of reclined positions to help with positioning and pressure relief

The different positions in a geri chair allow a caregiver to position a patient or loved one differently to avoid pressure ulcer and to help with circulation. Increased circulation, comfort and repositioning are key components to preventing pressure ulcers, which can be common in seniors with restricted mobility.

If you provide care for a loved one, Homepro Medical offers a variety of different geri chair recliners to choose from. You can also rent a geri chair if you will have a loved one with limited mobility staying with you for a few days or a couple of months. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help your aging loved one be more comfortable throughout the day.