One of the most common problems experienced by the elderly or infirm when sitting is sliding. And this is isn’t just a matter of comfort but of safety. Because falls have the potential to cause serious injury and compound existing health conditions. It’s also frightening and for many, frustrating and degrading. Nobody enjoys feeling helpless, and that’s what a fall frequently engenders.

While chairs with restraints are available, they are far from comfortable. And not always safe. Felgains FormAL care chairs provide support to help maintain a comfortable posture and prevent slipping. This allows users to sit comfortably for longer without the worry of a fall, the discomfort of sliding, or the need for undignified handling from carers. It restores confidence as well as comfort. Which is what we all want in older age.

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If you have lost the ability to bear weight, sitting, or attaining a seated position can be particularly difficult. Your existing chairs – whether at home or in a care environment – will no long answer your needs. They don’t provide the support you need while sitting, and they certainly don’t provide the support you need to move between sitting and standing.

FormAL care chairs offer adjustable features and inbuilt supports to reduce the pressure on the body while removing the weight from any affected areas. Tilting or rise and recline armchairs allow you to sit or get to your feet without risk of falling or putting unnecessary strain on other parts of your body. This is doubly important because many people experience ancillary injuries while trying to protect non-weight bearing limbs. This is entirely preventable with the right seating solution.

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It’s a sad fact that when you begin to develop health or mobility problems, regardless of your age, your sense of dignity is one of the first things to go. Medics poke you and prod you, well-meaning carers haul you around like luggage, you often need assistance with what most of us would consider as personal tasks, and you’re subjected to being manoeuvred round with hoists and goodness knows what else multiple times a day.

This is one of the reasons why a reduction in physical health is often linked to a decline in mental wellbeing. FormAL care chairs have been designed to help with this. Because if you can help yourself to sit and stand, it means that little bit more independence and, consequently, self-confidence. It reduces your need for assistance and enhances your sense of self-worth. This in turn allows you to retain your sense of dignity and stave off the low spirits that a complete reliance on others can bring.

Find out how FormAL care chairs could help make life better for someone you love.