Initially, I was a little skeptical about how well this would work, and was really concerned with how expensive it is. But, I am extraordinarily happy with the purchase. It is extremely sturdy, very well made, easy to use, completely safe and absolutely crucial to have when my parents fall and can't get back up - even with my help. The first time I used it, I was shocked by how well it worked - and how quickly and easily I was able to get my dad up and into his comfortable chair. I can say with complete honesty and gratitude that I have used this chair dozens of times and no longer have to risk injury (to my parents or me) when helping them up. And, more importantly, my parents don't feel as embarrassed or upset when they fall, they don't have to wait around for me to find someone to help me pick them up - and they no longer feel like they are 'burdensome' in any way when they fall. (This is huge!) I no longer have to run around to see if a neighbor is home (to help me), nor do I have to call 911 for help (if nobody else is around.) AND, my dad is beyond THRILLED to be able to take a bath again - rather than only have a sponge bath. To me, this chair is very worth every single penny. The home healthcare professionals that come work with my parents (nurse, PT, OT, etc.,) had never seen a chair like this before, and asked where I got it. They took pictures and short video clips of the chair and how it works so they could share them with their other patients -- and with their companies. I have to say that this is a game changer for anyone that takes care of a loved one that may need some help getting back up after falling, and/or for those that have difficulty getting in and out of a bathtub and want to be able to take a bath again - easily and safely. Also, if you talk to your parent's/loved one's PT or OT - or even their primary care physician, you may even be able to have healthcare insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (etc.,) pay for it. I have to share one more thing that I consider to be extremely important - perhaps THE MOST important part of my experience buying this chair. My mom has dementia and cut the cord that attaches the "remote control" for the chair to the charging component. So, there was no possible way that we could use the chair anymore, as it is powered by the remote control battery. As a result, I emailed the company, explained what happened, and asked if there was any possible way that I could buy JUST a new remote control and charging cord - instead of having to buy another full chair, just so I could get the remote control/charging cord. Shockingly, I received the most beautiful, kind, supportive return email from the company, the very next day. The email began by thanking me for taking care of my parents and acknowledging how difficult it can be to do so (on many different levels) - and so many other wonderful, supportive things. Then, they told me that they had ALREADY put another remote control (and charging cord) in the mail, and that they were happy to replace it for free. Sure enough, within two days it arrived - and I was able to use the chair perfectly again. I don't know how many other companies would replace an integral component like that for free - especially when the reason their product no longer works is 100% the customer's 'fault.' (I've certainly never had any company do such a thing.) Moreover, I am STUNNED by the beautiful email/message that the company sent me - it was not some sort of quick/canned response. It was so kind, loving, supportive, and heartwarming - it literally brought tears to my eyes. The message was highly inspirational, and said ALL of the things that caretakers want to (and SHOULD) be told - but NEVER ARE told - for all of the time, focus, energy, effort, patience, care and love they provide - and the sacrifices they make on a daily basis - in order to give their absolute best to their loved one, when the loved one needs it the most. Yet, this company said it all --> and MORE. I am extremely thankful that the company created such a wonderful, important product - especially one that nobody else has made (at least I hadn't seen anything else like it - despite thoroughly researching products for months - when I bought it.) I HIGHLY recommend this product - with ZERO reservations. It is a game changer, especially with respect to accessibility, safety and care-taking in general. Believe me. You will be thrilled that you bought it. Words cannot adequately describe how grateful I am to the company for their kindness, compassion, empathy, understanding, support, generosity and, frankly, their humanity. I would not hesitate - even for a second - to buy ANY product from this company in the future. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, MAIDeSITe

My husband has Parkinson’s and assisting him has been difficult. We have tried the unit to see how it will work for us and are pleased how well it works. Shipping packaging was impressive and gave us our first clue that this piece of equipment was likely well made. We were not disappointed. It was easy to charge and a breeze to set up. I can carry it to wherever it may be needed. It gives us both a peace of mind that we can handle falls in the future.

I ordered this chair for my mom, because we can't get her off of the floor when she falls down and EMS was going to start charging us for having to come out over and over to help her get up. This chair was a Godsend, as the chair will raise her up high enough that she can stand up. Basically the chair sits flat on the floor and has suction cups on the bottom to keep it from sliding around. The person has to be able to scoot themselves in front of the chair and be able to push themselves up onto the chair. The chair is about an inch and 1/2 in high, so it does take a little hand/arm strength to push yourself onto the chair, so please be aware of this. Once in the chair, you simply press the button on the heavy duty remote control and the chair moves up to a normal sitting position so your loved one can stand. The chair is also rather heavy, so if you don't have someone to move it to where you need it, when you need it, you will need to dedicate a place to leave it permanently set up. It is not huge, but it's footprint equals that of two normal dining room chairs. The chair made of heavy duty plastic and vinyl. It is easy to clean and has a carry handle for moving the chair from place to place. The chair also has side boards on each side of the seat for transferring the person from the lift chair to a different chair. The chair also has a pretty high weight limit on it as well, so it will work for most of us plus sized folks. This chair is a great way to make family members, who can't get up on their own, feel independent again. Even if they need a bit of assistance getting into the chair, it is so much better than the hassle and embarrassment of having EMS come out. It is also much cheaper. If you are hesitating, get it. It is worth the money and the peace of mind.

Got this to help my husband get up when he falls and it works well for that. What I like: 1. It does raise my husband to a height where he can stand up. 2. It charges rapidly. I used it the first day I go it after just 2 hours’ charging at which point it was fully charged. What I Don’t Like: 1. This unit is hinged and comes with no way to keep the two halves together as you carry it. This is not good since it is heavy and if one of the halves falls open it can damage whatever it hits including you. I am going to get a bungee cord to put around it. But, considering the price, the manufacturer should provide something. 2. When it is open for the person to climb on, the back rest leans back a lot past vertical. This significantly increases the amount of open space needed for this unit to operate (from the top of the back rest to the front of the seat). The alternative is to let the back rest lean against a piece or furniture or a wall. Be advised, if it’s a wall, it will mar the wall when it is operated. But the point is, unfortunately you cannot choose the area where your loved one or patient is going to fall and this unit’s spacial requirements can limit where you can use it. Because it does work well, I am rating it a generous 4.

I got it for my mom and she loves. It’s very secure and comfortable especially with her remote control, makes it easier for her to bring it down and up without any complications. I recommend it to anyone that has difficulty getting into the tub.

My wife fell getting out of bed and this chair lifted her up enough to be able to stand

What an amazing product. Extremely well made and durable. Beats calling the ambulance every time hubby has a fall. Great for me as well as once on the floor, extremely difficult to get up. Had to buy a Aussie wall plug adapter as US plug is only attached to the plug in adapter, but the small extra cost is insignificant to how useful this chair is. It will probably never see a bath, as we don't have one, but just the lifting off the floor far outweighs the 3 or 4 thousand dollars in equipment the Ambulance used in their cushion pump and our chair does a better job!

Initial Review: Does what it says. Great design, great construction, great packaging, great idea. We've only used it once since we purchased, but with that one event, the device paid for itself as far as I'm concerned. This was the perfect solution for my wife who is reasonably mobile but cannot get up if she loses her balance and ends up on the floor. I'm not sure how it performs with constant daily use, but for our needs - emergency occasional use only - it is perfect and has provided us with great peace of mind here. Thanks MAIDeSITe! NEW REVIEW Dec 2023. We've used the device a half a dozen times now for emergencies and we love it. I'm adding to the review because we had an incident this week where I didn't set the chair up perfectly (I was in a panic honestly) and snapped a tiny piece off. I had to take a deep breath and reset, but got it working. Then I wrote to the company to tell them about the damage. They confirmed that it wasn't too serious, didn't affect safety and also wasn't repairable. Also the part is not replaceable but they would replace the entire base for no charge. What? I'm ecstatic. This lift is so important to our lives that when we can afford it we will buy a second unit to have as a backup. But for now, we can repair this one. I think that's best as there might be other damage that isn't visible. We are so appreciative. Response time was impressive - 4 hours from when I sent out the email. BY THE WAY the address is IN THE PAPER MANUAL. They are tough to find online and easily confused with a company out of the US that makes desks. Good product. GREAT COMPANY. Thank you MAIDeSITE!

Fantastic product! It got my mum up off the floor in minutes and she can use it independently… Whomever invented this deserves a medal!