Why purchase a lift chair from Liberty Oxygen instead of a furniture store? It’s simple really. The lift chairs sold in furniture stores start out as a recliner and the motor is added to the recliner after the fact. A lift chair sold in a medical supply company, such as Liberty Oxygen & Medical Equipment, is focused on the motor. The motor comes first and the chair is built around it making it more durable. It’s also important for lift chairs to have a battery back-up capability so that, if the electricity goes out, the user will not be stuck in their chair. Two 9-volt batteries are easily accessible in the back of the chairs. Overall, a medical lift chair will last longer than a furniture-brand lift chair.
The most popular lift chair styles we sell are the Golden Technologies lift chairs with MaxiComfort. The MaxiComfort series 
of lift chairs offers endless benefits to the user. There are several different styles and sizes available in the MaxiComfort series making them perfect in any home’s decor. A wide variety of fabric types and colors are also available. These chairs have dual motors which allow the backrest of the chair to move independently from the seat and footrest. Also, the AutoDrive hand control allows the user to program several buttons to their favorite position. For example, if I press the “TV” button on the hand control, the chair will move into the ideal TV-viewing position, sitting upright with your legs and feet up. The MaxiComfort series offers the most versatility, allowing the chair to move into a comfortable sleep position, into a “total comfort” position, zero gravity and the Trendelenburg position for people who need to recline with their feet above their head and heart to improve circulation. All Golden Technologies’ lift chairs are made in the USA by American workers. “Golden Technologies is proud to have Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment represent us in their community as an authorized reseller of our lift chairs. Their team is friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help their customers find the right product to meet their needs,” says Pat O’Brien, Director of Marketing, Golden Technologies.
We often get the question, “Will my insurance pay for the entire lift chair?” The answer is no, insurance will not pay for the entire cost of a lift chair. If a customer qualifies for insurance coverage, the most that will be covered is the lift mechanism, approximately $365. To qualify for insurance coverage on a lift chair, the customer must have a detailed, written order from a physician, with the diagnosis listed. The customer needs to suffer from a neuromuscular disease, such as Parkinson’s, or severe Arthritis of the lower limbs. He/she must be unable to stand from a normal chair on his/her own but able to walk once standing. If Medicare is the primary insurance, face-to-face notes from the customer’s medical chart is required.
At Liberty Oxygen & Medical Equipment in Minnesota, we take pride in ensuring that our customers purchase a lift chair that fits his or her needs. We take into consideration the customer’s size as the chair needs to fit a person’s height, weight, and shape. Next, we ask how the chair will be used. Although lift chairs are not made to be used as beds, many people find it necessary to sleep in their chair for long periods of time. In this case, a dual motor chair is ideal because it allows the person to recline in an infinite number of positions including zero gravity. We ask what physical conditions the customer has. A customer with some dementia issues will need a simple controller with fewer buttons. As mentioned, a customer with cardiac issues will benefit from a chair that will move into the Trendelenberg position, allowing the feet to rise above the heart. A customer prone to incontinence will need a chair made of a non-absorbent material.
Watch Kristin Porrez, Retail Sales Manager at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment demonstrate how to use and explain why purchasing a power lift chair from a medical equipment store is the way to go:
As you can see, there are many options to choose from and things to consider when purchasing a power lift chair. It can become overwhelming when researching your options, so don’t hesitate to ask questions. The benefits gained will be well worth your efforts in research. Any of the Customer Care Specialists at Liberty Oxygen will be able to assist you, including helping you with questions on insurance coverage. Contact us today at Liberty Oxygen & Medical Equipment to learn more.
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