Practical care chair advice for real homes
Articles about choosing, using and maintaining an electric care chair - written for families and caregivers, not clinicians.
Every article starts from a question families actually ask - how to choose, how much space is needed, what to check when something stops working - and ends with a clear, honest next step.
Written to be useful
Start with the question on your mind
Choosing, space, cleaning, troubleshooting - each article covers one practical question from start to finish.
Home care and difficult transfers: when manual strength is no longer enough
A transfer becomes critical when the person no longer bears weight, the trunk gives way, or the caregiver has to pull under the armpits. The answer…
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Chair for Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue: How to Conserve Energy During Position Changes
In Multiple Sclerosis, fatigue can change a lot during the day. An adjustable chair does not eliminate fatigue, but it can prevent every posture change from…
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Chair for Parkinson’s: Stable Armrests and Controlled Movements During Freezing Moments
During moments of stiffness or motor blocking, a chair should not "unblock" the person: it should offer recognisable supports, a well-proportioned seat and progressive movements that…
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Preparing your home for reduced mobility: what to measure before difficult transfers
Preparing your home in advance doesn't mean expecting the worst. It means preventing a narrow door, a bed that's too high or a cluttered route from…
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Vertical Lift Recliner for Caregivers: Hygiene, Shaving, Haircare and Massage
Raising the entire recliner vertically is not only about helping a person stand up. It is about bringing the face, head, trunk or flat surface to…
Read articlePush Head Motorized Headrest: What It’s For in Reading, Resting and Care
When the backrest changes its incline, the head support must change too. The Push Head lets you electrically adjust the upper part of the recliner without…
Read articleChair for weak or painful hands: easy-to-use controls and armrests
A chair with many motors is only useful if the person can actually operate it. Finger pain, stiffness, tremor or a weak grip make the shape…
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Chair with removable armrests: side transfer and table access
An armrest does not have to be always present or always removed. During standing up it offers a stable reference; at the table it can become…
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Recliner for general weakness: how to organise the day without a precise diagnosis
Many families don't start from a diagnosis. They say the person stands up less, avoids certain rooms, spends more hours seated or has very different days.…
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Buying a fully-equipped care chair online: why you need expert advice
Buying a care chair online takes more than a spec sheet: it takes measurements, advice, video, service and trust in the maker.
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63 cm wide seat: when a standard chair isn’t enough
A 63 cm wide seat is needed when a standard chair compresses the body, limits movement or fails to offer enough stability.
Read articleCare chair for spasticity and difficult posture: adjustments and comfort
With spasticity or rigidity, the chair should offer support, gradual adjustments and comfortable access for those providing care.
Read articleBlog vs guides
Two kinds of reading, one honest approach
The guides walk through one care task step by step - transfers, measuring, room setup. The blog answers broader buying and everyday-use questions around the chair. Both end the same way: with what to check next, not with a pitch.
FAQ
Common questions
Who writes the Sollevita blog?
The articles are prepared by the Sollevita editorial team using product knowledge, manufacturer context and the questions families actually send us. They are practical reading, not clinical instructions.
Is the blog different from the guides?
Yes. Guides walk through one care task step by step; blog articles answer broader buying and everyday-use questions. Both end with a clear next step instead of a sales pitch.
Can I ask a question the blog has not covered?
Of course - send it through the contact page or the free fit check. The most common questions become future articles.
Does Sollevita really fit this care situation?
Do not wait until after purchase. Body measurements, transfer needs, room, door width and everyday care are checked first.
- Send the basicsWho the chair is for, the room and how transfers happen today.
- We check the fitAn honest reply within 24 hours - including when a simpler chair is enough.
- Clear next stepIf Sollevita fits, you get a configuration proposal and price range.