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VELA Independence Chair
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Once they experience the effects of aging, many elderly adults must seek ways to stay comfortable inside their homes. Age-related mobility challenges can make it difficult for the elderly to manage their daily routines and maintain their independence.1 As one possible solution, seniors often rely on recliner chairs to support their body weight while relaxing and recovering from their day.
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While they can be helpful for aging-in-place seniors, traditional recliner chairs are somewhat limited in their capabilities. Those limitations include:
These functional limitations can significantly impact an elderly individual’s comfort and quality of life, making it essential to consider alternative seating options that address these challenges.
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1 Ferrucci, L., Cooper, R., Shardell, M., Simonsick, E. M., Schrack, J. A., & Kuh, D. 2016. Age-Related Change in Mobility: Perspectives From Life Course Epidemiology and Geroscience. The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 71(9), 1184–1194. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glw043
2 NIH National Institute of Aging. Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home. 2023.
3 Wong, A. Y. L., Karppinen, J., & Samartzis, D. (2017). Low back pain in older adults: risk factors, management options and future directions. Scoliosis and spinal disorders, 12, 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13013-017-0121-3
4 Cleveland Clinic. 2023. Joint Pain.
5 BBC Science Focus. Why it’s harder to stand up as you age: The science behind your stiff joints and tight muscles. 2024.
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