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If you are challenged with buying furniture for an elderly person,
there are a few things you should keep in mind as you start your
search.
First, how is that person's health and physical condition? Can
he or she easily rise from and sit down into a chair? If not, furniture
with special options are available. The seats of chairs and recliners
rise to a higher level with the push of a button. The elderly person
can simply back against it, then lower himself down to a seated
position by pushing another button. Furniture technology is great!
Another thing to consider when picking out furniture for an elderly
person is the fabric or upholstery on the item. If the elderly person
tends to slide out of seating easily, a couch with a slick leather
upholstery might not be as good a choice as one with a textured
fabric. The texture of the fabric can help prevent slipping out
of the seating.
Make sure the furniture you pick out for an elderly person is easy
to clean. If they have other health issues that might mean occasional
soiling of the furniture, they will need to be able to clean it
quickly and thoroughly.
Most important when buying furniture for an elderly person is to
remember that even though his or her eyesight might be a little
less than it once was, the furniture should still be appealing to
his or her taste. If your grandfather hates floral fabric, don't
buy him a room full of furniture with huge magnolia blossoms on
it just because you happen to like it. If you are incorporating
this furniture into your living quarters, and you and the elderly
person who will be sharing your space disagree on furniture tastes,
do your best to get the new furniture in a complementary shade or
fabric. It doesn't have to be an exact match. Use a solid blue lift
chair to coordinate with your blue, burgundy and green floral sofa
and loveseat. Make every effort to respect his or her taste while
accommodating any special needs.
If you are buying furniture for an elderly or special needs person,
ask questions of your furniture rep. Tell them about your special
needs and concerns. Furniture sales reps are trained to help you
fill your needs. If your local furniture store doesn't carry what
you need, chances are the salesperson can refer you to a website
or medical supply store that does. If ordering furniture from a
website, be sure you know all the shipping and handling costs up
front. Also, find out warranty information. Don't overlook medical
supply stores in your furniture quest. In addition to medical necessities
such as oxygen tanks, portable toilets and wheelchairs, many carry
furniture items like lift chairs and recliners that can greatly
improve comfort and quality of life.
If at all possible, take the elderly person you are buying furniture
for on your shopping trip. Ask for input. This will insure your
furniture purchase is one you'll be happy with for a long time.
Bob Benson is the founder of Furniture online. You can check out
our website at http://www.my-cheap-furniture.info
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Buying Furniture for the Elderly with Special Needs
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