When you buy a riser recliner for an elderly parent, you're investing in much more than somewhere comfortable for Mum or Dad to sit.
For someone who is beginning to find getting in and out of an ordinary armchair difficult, a riser recliner can become an important part of everyday life. Its powered movement can help the user move between sitting and standing while also providing a comfortable place to relax, read, watch television or spend time with family.
It's one of the reasons riser recliner chairs are often recommended by occupational therapists when considering ways to make sitting and standing at home more manageable.
And when a chair becomes such an important part of your parent's daily routine, it's understandable that you'll want to keep it in good condition for as long as possible.
Accidents happen. A cup of tea can be knocked over, food can be dropped, upholstery can become stained and accidental damage can occur. That's where additional furniture protection can provide valuable reassurance.
Fenetic Wellbeing offers a 6-Year Upholstery Care and Accident Cover plan through Staingard, providing cover for a range of specified stains, accidental damage and structural defects, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
Why Can a Riser Recliner Be So Useful for an Elderly Parent?
For many of us, getting up from an armchair is something we barely think about. But in later life, the movement from sitting to standing can become more difficult.
This is where a riser recliner can provide valuable everyday assistance.
Rather than functioning solely as a comfortable armchair, a riser recliner uses powered movement to help the user change position. For an elderly parent who is finding an ordinary chair increasingly difficult to manage, that additional assistance can make the chair an important piece of home mobility equipment.
How Does a Riser Recliner Help Someone Stand Up?
A riser recliner is designed to raise and tilt the seated user forwards, helping them move towards a standing position.
Instead of your parent having to push themselves up from a low armchair entirely under their own strength, the chair provides powered assistance with the movement.
The process also works in reverse. Your parent can position themselves appropriately before using the chair to lower them into a seated position.
For someone who finds this everyday movement challenging, that can make getting into and out of their favourite chair more manageable.
Why Might an Occupational Therapist Recommend a Riser Recliner?
Riser recliner chairs are often recommended by occupational therapists when appropriate because they can provide additional assistance with sitting and standing at home.
An occupational therapist looks at how someone manages everyday activities and may consider whether particular equipment or adaptations could help them complete those activities more comfortably or independently.
For somebody struggling to get out of an ordinary armchair, an appropriate riser recliner may form part of that solution.
Of course, everybody's mobility needs are different. A riser recliner isn't automatically appropriate for every older person, so professional advice can be particularly valuable where your parent's mobility requirements are more complex.
Can a Riser Recliner Help Mum or Dad Remain Independent?
For the right user, this can be one of its most valuable benefits.
If your parent regularly needs somebody to help pull them up from their chair, sitting down and standing up can become dependent on another person being available.
A suitable riser recliner provides powered assistance with that movement, potentially helping your parent manage more of the process themselves.
It's a similar principle to many good home mobility products: rather than doing everything for somebody, the equipment provides assistance with the particular part of an everyday activity they find difficult.
Is a Riser Recliner Just a Mobility Aid?
No. Your parent is still buying an armchair they'll potentially spend a significant amount of time using.
Fenetic Wellbeing's riser recliners combine powered mobility functions with the comfort and appearance you'd expect from a chair designed for the home. Depending on the individual model, different configurations, upholstery choices and additional features are available.
That matters because a riser recliner may become one of the most frequently used pieces of furniture in your parent's home.
It could be where Dad has his morning cup of tea, where Mum settles down with a book, or where they relax in front of the television each evening.
If your parent is going to depend on their chair for both mobility assistance and everyday comfort, accidental spills, stains or damage can be particularly frustrating. Taking out appropriate protection when buying the chair can provide additional reassurance for the years ahead.
That's where Staingard's 6-year upholstery care and accident cover comes in – and we'll look more closely at exactly what that protection includes next.
What Does Staingard 6-Year Riser Recliner Cover Include?
When your parent's riser recliner is being used every day, keeping it pristine isn't always realistic. Cups of tea are enjoyed in it, meals and snacks might be eaten in it, grandchildren visit and pets may decide it's their favourite chair too.
Accidents are simply part of living in a home.
Fenetic Wellbeing's 6-Year Upholstery Care and Accident Cover is provided by Staingard and is designed to provide protection against a range of specified stains, accidental damage and structural defects.
If a covered accident does happen, the policy provides for stain removal or repairs at no extra cost, subject to the full terms and conditions.
What Types of Stains Are Covered?
One of the most obvious concerns with any frequently used armchair is staining.
According to Fenetic Wellbeing, the Staingard care plan covers specified stains including those caused by food and drink, cosmetics, ink, paint, bodily fluids and dye transfer.
That could provide valuable reassurance when a riser recliner is your parent's everyday chair. After all, it only takes one accidentally knocked cup of tea or dropped meal to leave a mark on upholstery.
As with any insurance policy, exclusions and conditions apply, so it's important to read the full policy documentation rather than assuming every possible stain will be covered.
Does Staingard Cover Accidental Damage?
The policy also covers specified forms of accidental damage.
Fenetic Wellbeing lists examples including rips, burns and scuffs, along with up to three instances of damage caused by a pet.
This can be particularly useful when you're buying a riser recliner with the expectation that Mum or Dad will use it extensively over the coming years.
You don't have to spend that time worrying about every little accident. If covered damage occurs, there is a process in place for dealing with it.
Are Electrical Components Covered?
A riser recliner isn't simply an upholstered armchair. Its powered components are an important part of what makes it such a useful mobility product.
Fenetic Wellbeing states that the Staingard plan includes specified structural defects, with examples including frame warpage, broken castors, breakage of metal components and failure of electrical components.
That's an important consideration when protecting a riser recliner because problems aren't necessarily limited to the appearance of the upholstery.
What Happens If Mum or Dad Needs to Make a Claim?
Staingard operates a clean, repair or replace policy, depending on the circumstances of the covered claim.
Fenetic Wellbeing states that the care plan provides access to a national network of professional technicians, with no excess charges and one point of contact for advice and service.
After the furniture has been delivered, policy documentation is provided explaining the full terms and conditions and how to make a claim.
It's worth keeping this documentation somewhere accessible so that you or your parent can easily find it if it's ever needed.
What Isn't Covered by the Staingard Plan?
Understanding the exclusions is just as important as knowing what's included.
Fenetic Wellbeing lists examples of things that aren't covered, including deliberate damage or misuse, fabric fading, odour removal, gradual or multiple stains and natural characteristics of leather.
This isn't a comprehensive list, so always read the complete terms and conditions before purchasing the cover.
Why Consider Six Years of Cover for a Riser Recliner?
For many elderly people, a riser recliner isn't a chair that only gets used occasionally. It can become the chair they use every single day.
If you've helped Mum or Dad choose a riser recliner to provide both comfort and assistance with sitting and standing, protecting it against certain unexpected accidents can offer additional peace of mind.
Fenetic Wellbeing's Staingard care plan provides six years of cover, helping protect your parent's riser recliner long after it first arrives in their home.
You can't prevent every spill, scuff or accident – and nor should anybody feel they have to.
The purpose of the chair is to be used and enjoyed. Staingard protection is there for those occasions when everyday life leaves its mark.
Protect a Chair That Makes a Difference Every Day
A riser recliner can be much more than Mum or Dad's favourite armchair. For the right person, it can provide everyday comfort while offering powered assistance when it's time to sit down or stand back up.
And when a chair plays such an important role in your parent's daily routine, it's worth thinking about how you'll protect it for the years ahead.
Adding Staingard 6-Year Upholstery Care and Accident Cover provides protection against specified stains, accidental damage and structural defects, subject to the policy terms – so your parent can get on with using and enjoying their chair without you worrying about every accidental spill or scuff.
Explore Fenetic Wellbeing's range of riser recliners today and consider adding 6-year Staingard cover to help protect your parent's new favourite chair.
