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# Lift chair

A lift chair is a recliner with a motor that tilts the seat forward to help a person stand up. It is useful for people with weak legs or pain when rising. Medicare coverage for lift chairs is limited, so ask before buying.

## Why it matters for your family

A lift chair lets a person stand with less strain and may reduce falls from sitting down hard. It does not replace help with transfers when a person is frail. Medicare covers durable medical equipment ordered by a doctor for home use, but coverage rules for a specific item can be narrow. Ask the doctor and a Medicare-enrolled supplier what, if anything, Medicare would pay before you buy. A common mistake is to buy on a sales pitch that promises Medicare will cover it. Medicare warns about fraud. Check the chair size, weight limit and fit. Make sure the cord is out of walking paths. A caregiver can help.

Source: [medicare.gov](https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/durable-medical-equipment-dme-coverage)

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## Related terms

-   [**Transferring**Transferring, as an activity of daily living, means moving between surfaces, such as bed to chair, chair to standing, or wheelchair to toilet.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/transferring/)
-   [**Mobility assistance**Mobility assistance is help with moving around, such as standing up, walking, using stairs, and getting in and out of a bed, chair, or car.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/mobility-assistance/)
-   [**Fall prevention**Fall prevention is the set of steps that lower the chance an older adult will fall.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/fall-prevention/)
-   [**Hospital bed**A hospital bed is an adjustable bed used at home for a person who needs help with positioning, rest or transfers.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/hospital-bed/)
-   [**Walker**A walker is a frame with four legs that a person grips to steady themselves while walking.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/walker/)
-   [**Wheelchair**A wheelchair is a chair on wheels that lets a person move when walking is hard or unsafe.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/wheelchair/)

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