Stander Heavy Duty EZ Stand-N-Go Bariatric, Chair Lift Assist for Elderly, Grab Bar Standing Aid for Seniors, Daily Living Mobility Aid

A little finicky to put together but I figured it out. Even with the screws fully tightened it still feels a little shoogly but it might just need time to get used to. I would definitely supervise whoever is using it at least at first as my mum feels a little unsure about it and I want to make sure it will be steady to support her as she stands up. I think the hand grips could use another couple of holes so you can raise them a little. I am definitely pleased it sits flush with the sofa as I was worried it might stick out like a trip hazard but it doesn’t seem like that will be an issue. A little padding on the hand holds might be an idea but overall I’m satisfied with it.

The device fits our large sofa where previously my wife used the arm on one side and the seat on the other. Now the device provides stable grips of equal height and makes standing a lot easier. Waiting to discuss a VAT refund.

So far this has been helpful to my elderly mother who has bad knees and needs help standing up. However the pins that hold the legs and arms in place are super dangerous. They are not secure, and if nudged can easily pop out and the whole thing can collapse sending someone slamming into the floor. Luckily when we discovered this glaring design flaw, she wasn't quite up yet. A few times around with some packing tape seems to solve the issue, but if you don't do that it can be insanely dangerous. They should make the pins way more secure than they are.

This product has been a life saver! My husband had ballooned up to 360 lbs and was unable to get up and down without help. I ordered this 2 days before he was hospitalized for 5 days. My son in law helped me get a bed moved into the living room and put this product together for me but I could have easily done that part myself. To say my husband was weak when he came home would be an understatement! He lost 22 pounds of fluid in 5 days but still was needing to be pulled up while in the hospital. At home with this device he was able to use his arms and legs to raise up and sit down. It saved my body as well as his. He is down another 12 pounds of fluid and continues to improve and uses this device multiple times daily! It is very sturdy and has no trouble with his weight. My only complaint is that the pegs that slide through both bars to hold the hand grips on fall out often. I feel there may need to be a pin and clip there in stead of the way it slides in. But even that flaw doesn’t change my opinion of this product. For both of us, him the person using it and me the caregiver that is no longer the pulling post, it has been excellent!

This did not work for my recliner, as my chair did not allow it to open enough to not crowd the seat (no part of the area under the arms is available-so it can only go to the inside of the arms), and because of this, it was too close together on the seat, and also for the hands too, when you sit or get up. Very well made though, but possibly a different design that goes on the outside of the chair instead of the inside arms might be a more universal fit? Instead I bought the Stander Recliner risers on Amazon, which were a lot cheaper, and still make it easier to get up without all the setup or cost of these Stander Chair Assist Grab Bars. Actual assembly was not difficult-the hard part was getting it all back in the box to send back! Luckily my wife has a better head for puzzles and got that done, but even she had trouble!