Lift Assist Classic for Home Use- 400lb Capacity Chair Lift Assist for Seniors, 100% Stand Assist Chair Lifts for Elderly, Sit to Stand Lift Seat, FSA/HSA Eligible

Only had it for a few days now but so far it works perfectly and helps lift my father up from the sitting position without me having to hurt my back trying to lift him. I simply hold his hands for balance and gently pull him towards me once its fully inflated.My father weighs under 200 lbs. so I don't anticipate this thing to fail on me.The device is simple to operate with 4 levels of inflation/deflation. Each level lifts the person higher from their sitting position. The operation is a little slow but I think that is for the best.One thing to keep in mind is that there is no side support, so the person may tilt and fall sideways if they are unable to keep their balance. It is recommended to have someone nearby to assist with balance.

It really works!

I was so excited when I saw this product. What a HUGE let down. If I don’t receive a refund asap I’ll be very upset.At most it’s worth $100. If I have trouble with customer service I’ll post a more detailed description about this cheaply made product. And yes, I watched the video.

This device was so expensive, but it is worth it! My heavy, elderly father could no longer get out of his recliner chair, even with the power lift raising him. We put this on top of it, and he is now able to get up and down without help. One thing we learned quickly: he is not afraid if we inflate the device first, and then use the power lift (rather than the other way around). The battery is easy to remove and recharge, too.

My family bought this chair lift for our elderly mother who has difficulty standing up from a chair. Her ability to get up from a chair directly affects her ability to continue to live in her own home, so it was important that we find a solution. She has a large recliner lift chair in her living room, but we were not able to find a smaller chair appropriate for sitting at a kitchen table. The SitnStand Portable Smart Rising Seat was the answer to a prayer! It works beautifully on her kitchen chair and provides comfortable seating for extending periods of time (she spends hours each morning sitting at the table). The controls are easy for Mom to use, and she enjoys the independence it gives her. She has not been able to stand up from the kitchen table on her own for at least a year, but the the SitnStand, she rises with ease, safely and comfortably every time.We had one glitch with the unit, however, but it was resolved to our complete satisfaction. After working perfectly for about two weeks, it began to malfunction. The user manual's trouble shooting suggestion worked for a day or so, but then it would only inflate to one level. I contacted customer service immediately via email and received an quick response. The customer service rep. offered to send a new unit immediately--it arrived 3 days later. The new unit works flawlessly and Mom comments every day that she doesn't know what she'd do without it. Another plus is that if electric power should fail for any reason, the SitnStand can be moved to her living room recliner so that she can stand. The portability is a real plus.I cannot recommend this product enough. It is a fantastic product and fills a real need for elderly or disabled people. Thank you for inventing such a life-changing product.

Update: 12/10/24: I've owned this item for about a year and a half. For me, it has been a lifesaver. I can no longer stand up on my own. Because I am tall, even getting out of a lift chair is difficult. Since owning it, I've moved it to my wheelchair. I wish I had the wheelchair model, but I can't spend another $600 to buy it. It turns out that my battery was not dead as I reported earlier. The unit had an error, for no reason. Once reset it worked fine since. I did buy a second battery to be safe. I got it from ebay for a lot less money, and it works fine. I do not find that the batteries don't last. I on use it a couple days a week, and only charge the battery once every couple of months.I have had a new problem and it really scares me. I went out shopping last week, and when I went to get up, the SitNStand would only pump up one level. It would try to pump up level two, but it wasn't pumping up anything, and then go into an error mode. It took all my strength to pull myself up and slide into the car. It turns out that one of the hoses came off the pump. I put it back on, but it is only a friction fit. I'm really afraid everytime I use it. If it fails again, I'm not sure what I would do. I have a muscle disease and I am continuing to get weaker and weaker. I don't think I could pull myself into my car again by myself.Update: I've had my SitnStand for some time now, and I have a few comments. As I had said in my original review, there is no on and off switch. This is a much bigger problem than I originally thought. Every time your done using it you have to remove the battery instead of just turning it off.A much bigger problem is there it no battery level indicator. A second battery costs about $120. Yesterday I was at a restaurant when my battery died. They found a place where we could charge it for a little while, but what a pain. We should have known the battery was getting low.As I said before the price is way too high, but they seem to have the market to themselves. I thought about buying 4 lawn mower tire tubes and tying them together, and us one of those tire pumps that look like an electric drill to pump them up. It would be close to how this works.Unfortunately I need this and can't find anything else. Someone needs to develop a unit to compete with this thing. At $300 retail, it would still be expensive, but should still be very profitable.I’ve only had the Sit n Stand for a few days, but so far it is a lifesaver. However, there are a few things I would like to see changed (fixed).I have a muscle disease with no cure. In the past couple of years I’ve gone from being able to get out of almost any chair, to not being able to stand up unless the seat is at least 24” high. It has made visiting people, going out to eat, going to the theater, etc… a near impossibility. That was until I got the Sit n Stand. As long at the seat is at least 16” from the floor, by using the Sit n Stand I can easily stand up.There are a couple of things that prevent the Sit n Stand from getting 5 stars. First there is no on/off switch. The only way to turn off the blinking light on the remote and preventing the Sit n Stand from accidently activating is to remove the battery every time after use. Why in the world would you not include an on/off switch? Second is the size. Why do you need such a large back? For most chairs this is a huge overkill, and leaves the battery/pump unit hanging off the back of the chair too much. If nothing else it should either a Velcro or Elastic strap to hold it in place. Third is the battery. Why is it every medical device has to have its own special battery that they completely rip off the consumer to replace? Shame on you. Lastly is the price. I hesitated for months before buying this because of the price. I used to work in product design for 40 years, and I know the cost of engineering and tooling custom products. However, this is basically a little battery operated compressor and 4 air blathers built into a seat cushion. I know the cost is high, because the market is small.The bottom line is that this is a unique product serving a ever increase market need. As long as it lasts, I will be promoting it to my friends and family.