Individuals suffering from a variety of illnesses or health conditions such as diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD, Congestive Heart Failure or CHF, as well as hip and knee replacements can benefit from it. By using electric lift chairs, people who suffer from health conditions that have them confined to their chairs or couch can prevent problems like stiffness, back pains, sores and swelling which are possible results of prolonged sitting.

Electric lift chairs are not difficult to operate. The lifting system at the base of the chair can be controlled and is operated by using a corded wand or a handset attached to the lift chair. Electrical lift chairs are available in basic and advanced versions. The basic versions can be operated with at least two buttons to raise the user to his feet without third party assistance. The advanced versions on the other hand can have additional features such as a heated chair control and massage options.