- Daily care need first; diagnosis or product category second.
- Fit is checked before quote or final configuration.
- Sollevita does not replace medical or professional assessment.
Arrange the chair sooner rather than later
Many families tell us they wish they had sorted seating out earlier, while there was still energy to learn a new chair and simply enjoy using it. A chair with the full positioning range earns its place from the start: it is comfortable now and keeps adapting as things change, so you are not shopping again under pressure later. Your occupational therapist or care team can help judge the right timing for your situation.
Head and neck support you can adjust
Neck fatigue often becomes noticeable as the day goes on with ALS/MND. An adjustable head support, such as the Push Head option, lets a caregiver set the angle so the head rests in a comfortable, well-supported position rather than dropping forward. Being able to fine-tune it, rather than living with one fixed shape, matters more as sitting tolerance changes.
Tilt and recline for resting without sliding
Resting upright can be tiring, but a plain recline lets the body slide down and bunch at the hips. Tilt-in-space keeps the hips and back at the same angle while the whole seat tips back, so the person stays put and stays supported. A Zero Gravity position takes weight off the base of the spine for longer, more settled rest periods during the day.
A full flat position for care tasks
As help with washing, dressing and repositioning increases, a chair that lays out fully flat, stretcher-style, gives a caregiver a stable surface to work on in the same seat. That saves moving the person to a bed for every task and keeps them in a familiar, comfortable spot.
Height adjustment and hoist-friendly transfers
Hi-Lo height adjustment raises the seat for easier standing transfers, or lowers it to meet a wheelchair. As standing becomes harder, a hoist may enter the picture. Height adjustment and removable armrests generally make a chair easier to use with a hoist, but whether it works depends on your specific hoist and sling. Confirm the details with your provider, therapist or nurse before you rely on it.
One handset, one chair, fewer changes
Choosing a chair where a caregiver can operate every function from a single handset means one familiar set of controls through each stage. Having head support, tilt, a flat position and height in one Sollevita chair also avoids swapping equipment each time needs shift, which is one less thing to organise and relearn.
When a simpler chair is enough for now
Not everyone needs every feature on day one, and that is fine. If posture and transfers are currently straightforward, a simpler chair may suit you well. The advantage of the full range is that it is there when you want it, without a second purchase. Your care team can help you weigh what to plan for.
Try before you decide
Before you ask for a quote, book a free fit check. We will look at the person, the room and access, and how the chair is likely to be used day to day, so any recommendation matches your real situation rather than a general guess.