- 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.
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How to Measure for a Care Chair: Seat Width, Depth and Height Explained
Measure seat width, depth, height, body size and room access before choosing a care chair or requesting a Sollevita configuration.
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What exactly happens in daily life?
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When does Sollevita make sense and when is it too much?
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When does this matter?
How to Measure for a Care Chair: Seat Width, Depth and Height Explained matters when it changes the actual daily-care workflow. The fit check decides whether it is central to the recommendation or only a secondary detail.
Can Sollevita be more than needed here?
Yes. Sollevita can be more than needed when a simpler lift chair, standard recliner or basic comfort feature is enough. That is why fit is checked before quote.
Can we just copy the measurements from their old chair?
It is better to measure the person, not the furniture, because bodies and needs change and the old chair may never have fitted well. Measure seated hip width, thigh length to the back of the knee, and lower-leg height from the floor.
What actually goes wrong if the seat is too deep or too wide?
Too deep and the person slides forward to reach the backrest, ending up slumped with pressure behind the knees. Too wide and they lean sideways without support. A snug, supportive fit beats a roomy one for anyone spending long hours seated.
Do we measure with normal clothing and cushions, or without?
Measure the person as they normally sit, in everyday clothing, and mention any cushion they use to the supplier so it can be factored in. A good supplier will double-check the figures with you before confirming the size.
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- 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.