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| Extended side arms |
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A chair with arms that extend all the way to the seat's front edge will give the person maximum assistance.
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| 18 Inch seat height |
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A seat height around 18 inches will make getting up easier because the person's knees will be level with his or her hips – a very important feature.
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| 19 - 22 inch seat depth |
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An easy transfer depth is around 19 to 22 inches – which makes it easier for the person to scoot to the front of the chair before getting up.
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| Supportive cushion |
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A comfortable yet firm cushion provides a stable base from which to rise, as opposed to a soft cushion that the person sinks into.
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| Use bright colors & bold contrasts |
Some individuals with dementia have severe problems with depth perception and need a strong color contrast between the seat and the flooring in order to clearly see the chair's outline.
Caregivers have told us stories of loved ones who anxiously paced around the room and refused to sit down until they placed a bright red seat cushion on the chair which made the seat really stand out.
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| Opening underneath |
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And finally, an opening underneath allows the person to position both feet slightly under the knees before rising, giving the person the best position for maximizing leg strength while getting up from the chair.
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