Like floating in zero gravity!
AN ELECTRIC riser recliner chair will help you move smoothly from sitting to standing and back again. What’s more, it can hold your body ultra-comfortably in a ‘ zero gravity’ position that’s almost like floating, with full support and no pressure points.
Apart from making it easy to snooze in the day, this kind of chair is great for reading and watching television — and being able to raise your feet can bring a range of health benefits, from relieving achy joints to reducing swelling.
Look for a brand whose chairs are hand-made in the UK, using very high-quality materials. And there should be a good choice of styles, from modern to classic.
Of course, for optimal comfort it’s important that the chair fits you well — so your unique needs should always be assessed.
Home demonstrations are done with great care. The demonstrator will follow Government advice and should be wearing a mask, visor and gloves when they bring a chair or bed for you to try.
They will allow you to sit or lie on the demo model for at least 20 minutes, so that you can figure out how well it will suit you.
And there should be absolutely no pressure. In fact, with some companies the demonstrator cannot do any paperwork or make a transaction in your home. Instead, if you wish to buy, this can be done by phone afterwards.
If you are planning to try chairs in a store, you may find that you can make a contactless appointment, available at certain times of day.
Expect social distancing, personal protection and a contactless assessment to help find the right size and solution for you.
IS tAKING care of your hearing getting overlooked? ten million Britons live with some degree of hearing loss. Yet a few simple steps can help you protect your hearing and find a solution if affected. Giving up smoking and eating a diet rich in omega-3, containing oily fish and vegetables rich in antioxidants, can improve protection. And do ask yourself when you last had your hearing tested. Experts recommend doing this every year. If you think you’re suffering from hearing loss, taking action early could certainly help — not doing so has been found to increase your chances of developing dementia. Only around 40 per cent of those who need hearing aids have them. But did you know you can have a free hearing test? Ask yourself whether you often need people to repeat themselves, or do others say you have the tV turned up too loud? If the answers are yes, then it could be the right time for that test. And do seek help if you have hearing aids but think that they are not helping enough or want to check they are working properly. the free hearing tests are by appointment only at the moment and can be booked online or by phone.