Consider Freedom and what that means to you. And no, this is not a political article. But freedom means lots of different things to lots of different people. For example, I look at freedom as a basic lifestyle thing – I can do what I want when I want. I have the financial, physical and emotional freedom to do that. But not everyone is in the same boat. Consider if you will, those people who don’t even feel free in their own home. Hampered by mobility issues, they can’t even climb the stairs to the upstairs level of their house. Literally, an entire floor of their home is off-limits to them. A stair chair lift can be the life-altering freedom that they need to be able to enjoy their entire home without having to pack up and move out.

A stair chair lift not only enhances the mobility impaired’s access, it can also improve safety for those who can climb the stairs, but don’t have good balance or strength. The stairlift can prevent the accidental falls and decrease the pain and stress that occurs to those afflicted with arthritis when they’re trying to scale the stair case.

When you’re looking to purchase a stair lift, you’ll need to determine the limits of your physical space. That is, where are your stairs located, how are they configured, how long/wide/steep/narrow are they.

There are all kinds of chair lifts out there in the marketplace – you’ll even find them for outdoor stairs, curved and spiral staircases as well.

Most lifts take up only a small footprint on the staircase that you’re looking to enhance, but be sure that when you’re shopping, you let the sales person know the dimensions you have available so that you can get the best fit for your situation.

You’ll also have to consider the size of the person you intend to be carried by the lift. Different stair lifts will be able to handle different weight capacities.

A smooth ride and easy stop are also important factors as most people that require a stair chair lift are not really looking for the teeth-popping thrills of an amusement park ride.

You’ll want to find one that has an easy to use remote control as well. Often times big buttons with good sized labels will make it easier for the infirm to use to control their ascent and descent.

You may even want to have extra control systems for the stair chair lift set up at the bottom or top (or both) of the staircase, because there may be times when you need to “call” the chair to the level that you’re on when the chair is not.

Of course, you’ll want to insure that you have the capability to shut the controls down so that children or pets can’t accidentally start it up and get hurt.

Most stair lifts will have hinged arm rests which provide stability for the rider, and a rotating seat to allow for easy loading and unloading of the passenger.

In general, your stair lift will use household current or a rechargeable battery. And you’ll want to make sure that there’s battery backup for when there’s a power failure.

Buying and installing a stair chair lift can create an independent life for someone who’s freedom has otherwise been curtailed by illness or injury. And with the multitude of options available, you’ll be able to set your loved one up to be able to truly enjoy their home and freedom and ultimately their independence.

The Ergohuman Chair burst into the Ergonomic Chair market a few years ago and rapidly ascended in popularity to become one of the most popular office chairs of the decade. Why did the Raynor Ergohuman become so popular? In a nutshell, the Herman Miller Aeron Chair is the reason. The Aeron Chair was the first chair on the market to have the adjustments necessary to fit a chair to the human body; a key “must have” for a chair to be ergonomic. The Aeron Chair was crafted with mesh upholstery, a feature many users love.

However the Aeron is expensive. A basic Aeron doesn’t have the full spectrum of adjustments the deluxe model does and the deluxe model can run well over $1000. That’s a lot of coin for most companies and people.

Thus the market was ready for a chair that could rival the king of ergonomic chairs at a much lower price. Enter the Ergohuman ME7ERG. The Ergohuman Chair sells for around $600 (depending on the model) and offers a number of improvements (all standard) over the Aeron including:

• Seat depth adjustment – this enables the chair to fit most people as seat depth is an important factor. The Aeron comes in sizes but one size definitely doesn’t fit all.
• Back height adjustment – this lets the user place the lumbar support exactly where it feels best and can offer the best support
• Waterfall seat edge – this prevents the front edge of the chair from pressing into the back of the leg when reclining
• Softer mesh – the mesh on the Aeron has long been known for being abrasive to clothing and doesn’t distribute body weight well. The mesh on the Ergohuman is softer, easier on fabric and gives to offer better support.
• Optional adjustable headrest, all leather options, leather and mesh combinations, and an upholstered option that comes in more than 100 fabrics – thus the original Ergohuman Chair is highly personalizable.
• FAST shipment – all but the custom fabric Ergohuman Chairs ship as fast as the next day.

So it’s pretty easy to see why so many people love the Ergohuman Chair.

Enter the Ergohuman V2 Chair. The new Ergohuman V2 Chair has sleeker lines and three frame color options. Here are a few other points of comparison:

• Chair seat –
  • Ergohuman seat is 19.5″ wide by 15.5″ – 17.75″ D
  • V2 seat is 19″ wide by 15″ – 17″ D but seat edge is softer
• Back angle / tilt –
  
  • Ergohuman offers 3 positions for back angle / tilt lock
  • V2 offers 5 positions for back angle / tilt lock – reclines quite a bit further than the original Ergohuman Chair
• Tilt tension is easier to use on the Ergohuman V2
• Frame finish –
  
  • Ergohuman – polished aluminum with black trim
  • Ergohuman V2 – polished aluminum with black or gray trim
• Chair arms –
  
  • Ergohuman – arms are height adjustable and pivot inward
  • V2 – arms are height adjustable, armpads pivot, slide fore and aft, and inward
• Upholstery –
  
  • Original Ergohuman offer all mesh, mesh with a leather seat, all leather and your choice of more than 100 fabrics
  • Ergohuman V2 is currently only available in black only in your choice of all mesh, all fabric or all leather.
• Headrest –
  
  • Ergohuman – all models are available with or without an adjustable headrest
  • V2 – headrest is only available in mesh.
  • Neither model can add the headrest as a retrofit

Similarities:

• Both chairs ship fast, often the next day
• Both chairs offer the same limited lifetime warranty
• Some assembly is required
• Both feel great!

In summary, the New Ergohuman V2 Chair offers some significant improvements over the original Ergohuman Chair, most notably the multi-function arms and back angle/ tilt adjustments. The arm improvement is significant for those with thinner bodies as it will bring the chair arms closer to the body for better support. If that’s not an important need for you, then the original will likely please even picky people.

Orthopaedic office chairs are specially designed for the user to be comfortable while working in the office. Office works entails sitting for a long period of time which can sometimes cause strain at the back, arms and wrist and neck. Almost all orthopaedic chairs take into consideration the physical and mental capability of the office worker.

When an officer worker sits, his/her body weight is transferred into the buttocks and thighs, sitting might increase the pressure on the vertebral discs. This is also hard on the lower extremities because it pools blood in the legs and feet, creating a slow return of blood to the heart. Orthopaedic office chairs helps ease the user of all these symptoms. Conventional office chairs are not designed with this in mind, making them uncomfortable for the body which leads to back and neck pain, abdominal pain, leg pain and other movement disorders. These are some reasons why you need to use ergonomic chairs.

Orthopaedic office chairs are made to give maximum comfort and make it easier for people to work. They are made after several years of thorough research on how skeletal stress can affect the workplace.

The health benefits of these chairs include preventing back problems because it comes with lower back support adjustment. Office workers will be able to adjust the height and depth of the seat. All ergonomic chair come with backrest adjustment so users are able to adjust its backrest preventing back problems in the future.

Because an office worker spends most of their time sitting, circulation in the legs start to become a problem which can lead to more serious problems in the future. With orthopaedic office chairs, you should be able to adjust the seat height. Its pneumatic adjustment levers can be used in lowering and raising the chair so that your feet can be properly planted on the ground.

Using orthopaedic chairs will also allow you to adjust the armrest. Adjusting the armrest is important because the arms and shoulders need to rest but elbows should not rest on the chair’s armrest because this may lead to wrist problems. This is more often than not encountered when you use normal office chairs because its armrest is fixed. Using this type of chair will also avoid neck strain as this is directly related to back strain.

The health benefits of this chair will be noticeable later in life as a worker gets older because this is when bad habits in younger life can be felt as one gets old.

Living a normal, stress free life is almost impossible these days. After a hard day at work, most people find it impossible to relax and leave work at work. A comfortable home can go a long way towards helping ease the stress but you have to have a great bed to sleep in at night in order to let your body fully relax and get a good night’s sleep. After all, that is the key to living a productive but fulfilling life. A bean bag chair bed may just help you to achieve the best night’s sleep you could ever imagine.

Most people have to work so hard to make a living these days that they often end up neglecting their everyday lives in order to succeed. The cost of living is extremely high, so high in fact that it is a wonder that people do manage to survive. Working yourself into the ground may seem like the only solution, but you do need to relax and a bean bag chair bed is the perfect item of furniture to help you do that. You can relax, read a book, watch TV or just fall asleep curled up on your bean bag chair bed and recharge your batteries ready for the next day’s work.

Bean Bag Chair Beds And Support

Whilst a regular bed can provide support and comfort for a few years, a bean bag chair bed can provide unrivalled comfort and support indefinitely. The nature of a bean bag chair bed is such that it will mould to your body shape but automatically return to its regular shape when you move. As a result, the support it offers is unparalleled. A regular bed will eventually simply bow beyond repair. Bean bag chair beds are less likely to do that because they return to shape more quickly.

Another advantage bean bag chair beds have over regular beds is that they are recyclable, as such. With a mattress from a regular bed, the springs go and you have to replace it every few years. A bean bag chair bed can just be refilled or restuffed after a few years when it does start to sag. Refilling is much cheaper than buying a new mattress and a lot easier too because you can have the stuffing shipped to your home at little cost and do it in your own time.

Every individual should aim to get a few hours of relaxation in every day. With a product like the bean bag chair bed, it is not hard to make sure that you get those hours in. The comfort, support and cheap nature of the bean bag chair bed make it impossible to resist so give into it! You know you want to!

One of the most popular models of the Human Touch robotic massage chair is the HT 125. It’s definitely stylish, has shiatsu massage as wells as full body stretch and comes with foot and calf massager and it can give a pretty decent massage. But, with its price tag of over $2,000, there are one or two features it lacks.

The Human Touch 125 chair looks very stylish as is certainly one of the best looking chairs on the market. What’s nice is that it looks kind of like a regular piece of furniture and would look great in most homes and offices – the HT125 certainly doesn’t have the ‘dentist’s chair’ look that many other brands of chairs have. It also comes upholstered in leather and leather match in Black, Cashew or Red.

It retails for around $2,300 and has many features you’d expect at this price; power-recline, 170 degree recline and massage functions of Rolling, Kneading, Compression and Percussion that offer a pretty good shiatsu massage. Another really nice feature is the Full Body Stretch – it locks your ankles and then fully reclines, to stretch your back while administering a gentle massage to the lower back – this is one of my favorite routines and I’m always glad to see it as a feature on a robotic massage chair.

The HT125 chair is in direct competition in terms of style, features and pricing with the Sanyo HEC-SR1000K Massage Chair. When comparing the two, the Human Touch chair fairs well in some areas while not so good in others.

What I prefer about the HT 125 over the Sanyo massage chair is the foot massager. Both have a massager that needs to be manually moved to either the calf or foot – HEC-SR1000K can also be moved to massage behind the knees and the Achilles tendons – however, the massager on the HT is much better. The massager can also grip your ankles so you get a full body stretch (as mentioned above) but the Sanyo doesn’t have this ability, so there’s no full body stretch available.

Though not the most important point, I also prefer the overall look of the HT.

Both chairs offer pretty much the same massage modes and speed but when it comes to massage programs, Sanyo offers more. You get 7 automatic courses compared to 3 of the HT. The Sanyo also offers 11 manual courses.

But where the Sanyo really outdoes the HT, is its use of cutting edge technology that gives the chair a Physical Shape Detection Sensor and Stiffness Detection Sensor. The first automatically adjusts the massage heads to the shape of your spine, while the second uses pulse and perspiration to target specific areas of stiffness using an exclusive massage program for each person according to physical combinations and stiffness. The best the HT can offer is to allow you to manually change the position of the rollers.

In summary the HT 125 is a good robotic massage chair from Human Touch; it looks great, offers decent shiatsu, full body stretch and an acceptable foot massage. But it does lack some of the more sophisticated technology that is increasingly being to put to use in other chairs.

Many people are becoming more aware of the health benefits of using massage chairs on a regular basis. Massage is no longer the exclusive domain of luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Now you can find massage chair therapy offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even in airports. Many are recognizing the important health benefits of using massage chairs on a regular basis.

Massage is a general term for specialized techniques used to manipulate the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Before the arrival of massaging recliners, massage therapists typically use their hands and fingers for massage. This provides a range of different movements that help to soothe and relax aching and tired muscles.

Massage chairs are the automation of massage therapy. These mechanical masseuses are now programmed to be able to perform the most popular massage techniques from around the world. They are able to perform techniques such as Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, sports massage and reflexology.

One of the drawbacks of only getting massages from a massage therapist is time. Many people simply do not have enough time in their schedule to run to the health spa at a predetermined time to receive their treatments. This leads to people getting infrequent massages and diminishes the health benefits.

Massaging recliners, on the other hand, provide you with unprecedented access to massage therapy. A massage recliner is ready and waiting 24 hours a day to provide relief. This is a very important point in that you can receive a massage on demand. Here are some of the important health benefits of using a massaging recliner on a regular basis.

Stress Relief: People are experiencing more stress now than perhaps ever before. Stress tends to build in the body until it reaches a crescendo. A massage chair can help you reduce the symptoms of stress as they arise.

Managing Anxiety: Anxiety is becoming more prominent in our society as globalization and changes in the economy began to affect everyone. Managing anxiety is an important part of coping with daily routines. A massaging recliner is a great way to relax and soothe stiffness in the body to relieve the symptoms of anxiety.

Pain Management: Many people can suffer from chronic pain such as fibromyalgia. There are no cures for certain conditions and patients are left to cope for themselves. A massage recliner can be an indispensable way to manage pain. These recliners have various programs that can be used to target stiffness and soreness in the body.

Stiffness: Many of us experience stiffness throughout the day. There are now many jobs requiring repetitive motions or sitting in the same position for long hours. This can cause fatigue in the muscles which leads to stiffness and pain. Massaging recliners are a great way to combat this situation in its early stages to reduce stiffness in the body.

Relaxation: One of the most important benefits of receiving massage chair therapy is relaxation. Many massaging recliners come with music players to help soothe the mind and relax the body. This helps to provide a more thorough and relieving massage.

These are just a few of the health benefits of regular massage chair treatment. The convenience of having your own massage chair provides you with unprecedented access to receive regular massage treatment. Receiving regular massage treatments is the key to getting these positive health benefits of massage therapy.

One on the biggest chair ever constructed was Wassily chair. It’s mentioned to be as the fundamental piece of furniture like no other. The design steady to turn into even greater in contrast towards the world’s present design bit of furniture. The development of this chair is complex in manifestation but its structure is uncomplicated, a contrast which has obtained its location in the museum all more than the planet and in quite a few homes.

It was Marcel Breuer who’ve produced the first chair at Bauhaus basis located in Dessau, Germany. He has taken his design from your bowed form of bicycle handlebar, launched in steel for that 1st time because with the growing industry in equipments in addition to in applied science.

The Wassily chair has stopped its manufacturing till World War II its latest versions and designs then arrived out acquiring white, brown, black leather opposite on its original material straps. Just before the creation was ceased the chair was offered an award. Most of the Breuer’s before created of Wassily chair were becoming distributed by Standard-Mobel, Lengyel and Co. then Gavina get maintain of the license and eventually acquired the licensed for that prior styles underneath Standard-Model, Lengyel and Co. then in 1968 the Gavina Group of Bolgna was bought by Knoll and carry them the Breuer’s styles underneath their product lists.

Given that in 1920s, this chair was mass produced that same way with other designs for the modernist motion and continue on its production until 1950s. The outdated traditional style is still offered at current. The patent styles expired, yet the trademark identify rights towards the design stays with Knoll of New York City.

The manufacturing on the chair steady all over the world, and it’s now becoming market underneath diverse names. The modernist style has transformed into fairly iconic and a number of manufacturers all more than the world create Wassily chair or its replicas.

The baby rocking chair is one of the most important things that any mother who is expecting a baby needs to buy for the baby’s room.

All mothers use the rocking chair to lull their babies, singing songs, reading stories, and also to feed them.

So you need a rocking chair that is stable and comfortable. You’ll find several types. These include:

Wooden rocking chair: These are made of solid wood such as oak, cherry, pine, maple, and mahogany. The arms of these chairs are turned for maximum comfort.

Upholstered rocking chair: These rockers are made of thick foam wrapped with a soft cloth and soft in colors you can match your baby’s room. These also come with back pillows and cushions for comfort.

Rocking chair with foot rest: These rockers are made of an upholstered chair with a footrest.

But the most important thing you need to consider is to select the best one. Searching is the main thing to find the best according to your taste and comfort.

Need to know what features to look for when selecting the perfect rocking chair for you and your baby, especially if you will use it most of the time.

1. The first step is to decide what kind of rocking chair you want for your baby’s room to visit some stores. You will see some spinning and other rockers that sway and spin. Some look like recliners and you can buy one with a foot support.

2. Search on the Internet. Searching the internet can make the process easier because you can find several good options.

3. Search for hotel guests web sites. This is one of the best tools to do market research. Stay away from products which most people complain about flaws in the mechanism or on pillows uncomfortable. Do not look at sites that do not respond to their customers and do not accept returns.

4. The next thing you need to consider is the price. Remember, the cheaper the product, have fewer options and duration. Also note that this does not mean that the more expensive the better.

A good way to get the price range of a product is to see how much you spend and then find the best option in this range.

5. Consider the comments of consumers to get a taste of the product life. If you choose an upholstered chair, choose one that can rotate 360 degrees.

6. If you choose a wooden rocker, you can choose separate pads to protect your baby from the hard wooden surface of the rocking chair.

Steamer deck chair plans makes the best blueprint to follow when you’re planning to build an outdoor furniture. Steamer deck chairs are simply one of those furniture which you can easily build if you have ample planning on your part.

These kind of loungers makes a good fixture in your yard, patio or poolside as it adds to the relaxing ambiance of the place. There’s something definitely calming and relaxing when you see a good lounger in the outdoor landscape of your home.

Just like any other woodworking projects, it is imperative that you go all through the different aspects of the project so all details will be covered and construction can run smoothly. Some things to consider for this project are:

Budget and Materials

Though it’s definitely less costly to build your own steamer deck chair, you still need to shell out some cash for the project. The number of deck chairs you’re going to use will also determine how much you can possibly spend on a project.

Though if you are a complete beginner in woodworking, I strongly suggest that you start with one first. Then, when you have a feel of how things are done, you can go from there and build other chairs of this kind.

As for the materials, you need to choose what type of wood you will be using to build chairs of this type. One of the most common we see in the market these days are teak. And honestly, I’m not that surprised as teak are both beautiful and durable.

Size

Steamer deck chair comes in a variety of sizes and designs. You need to decide beforehand on the size and design of the lounger you are going to build yourself. Keep in mind for this your personal preference as well as the needs of your family.

Steamer Deck Chair Plans

Construction is so much easier when you have the help of quality steamer deck chair plans. Not only will you have a helpful guide in the preparation ad planning stage of the project, you also have something to guide you so the construction can run smoothly.

I personally prefer plans with step by step instruction as this will prevent you from making so much mistakes causing you to spend on materials more than you have to. Elaborate illustration will definitely help as well. This will supplement the instruction in the event that you’re struggling with its clarity.

Beyond retirement and the iconic, stereotypical senior porch rocking chair, Baby Boomer seniors today are living longer and finding surprising, new ways to share their time, energy, and talents with others in their later years.

Do you remember watching your grandmother quietly knitting, while watching TV or listening to the radio for seemingly hours as your grandfather sat with her or puttered around the house? Well those days have passed as Baby Boomers and seniors all across the US are taking on new challenges, new roles, and new activities reflective of the fast paced times and economic climate we live in.

Today, Baby Boomer seniors are stepping out more than ever, even taking college classes in various areas of study and interest. In fact, proudly, some 20 years ago, my own mother graduated from the University of Maryland when she was 72 years old with a major in sociology, and a minor in linguistics. Yes, it took her 10 years, many buses and many, many late nights as she worked toward her lifetime goal of becoming a college graduate with her 4 year degree. To everyone’s utter surprise, she even successfully took algebra to get that degree. The course load was heavy, the time was well spent, and she was able to attain her lifelong goal… And it kept her young, alert, and active. My children, siblings and I will never forget them announcing over the loudspeaker that she was the oldest candidate that day at graduation!

With current statistics revealing that an astonishing 80 percent of seniors plan to work past age 65, and that one quarter to one half of them have not been able to save for retirement, things are bound to be different for the rapidly aging Baby Boomer generation.

It has been estimated that when the Baby Boomer generation reaches 65 years of age, the 65 and above demographic will be twice what it is today. With these unprecedented, massive numbers of seniors depending on Social Security for retirement, and working late into their senior years to supplement their Social Security income, Baby Boomers are in the prime, financial position to need to work longer- at least part-time- into their later years.

With that said, they will continue to be one of the busiest generations ever, as they balance working into their later years to earn extra income, help their children with their grandchildren, volunteer in their communities and churches working with the homeless, youth programs and literacy programs, register for college courses, join senior centers to take art classes, exercise and other classes, and the list goes on.

With this generation of Baby Boomer seniors putting aside the rocking chair in exchange for a more central role in American culture and society, many Baby Boomer seniors will be in the position to share their lifelong, valuable experiences, expertise, and the wisdom of their years with many people in and outside of their homes. Striving to make a meaningful difference in the world around them, these dynamic, active Baby Boomer seniors will be in the strategic position to positively impact people of all ages and backgrounds in unprecedented ways.