Best Lift Chair Retailers in Markham, ON

Size matters more than style. Your parent's feet should rest flat on the floor when seated, and their hips should sit comfortably between the arms. A chair that's too deep or too tall makes standing harder, not easier. We'd much rather you sit in a few models than pick one from a photo.

Decide how they'll use it. Every power lift chair works the same basic way, but recline differs. A two-position chair reclines a little for watching TV and lifts to stand. An infinite-position chair reclines almost flat, which helps someone who naps or sleeps in it, often after a hospital stay or with breathing or swelling concerns. In multigenerational Markham households, the chair often sits in a shared family room, so fabric that wipes clean and a quiet motor are worth asking about.

Delivery is where Markham homes can catch you out. Heritage houses near Main Street Unionville may have narrow front doors, and back-splits in Thornhill and Milliken have tight turns to the family room. Measure every door and turn before you buy. Ask whether the seller delivers, sets up the chair, and takes away packaging. Also ask about a battery backup, so the chair can still return to sitting during a power outage in a winter storm, and about warranty on the motor and frame. Lift chairs are a private purchase, though Veterans Affairs Canada may help some eligible veterans.

Our recommendation is an infinite-position lift chair recliner with battery backup for anyone who may sleep in it. The trade-off is a higher price and a bulkier chair than a simple two-position model. Markham has few specialist sellers, so families often also compare showrooms in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Scarborough.