Raizer – Emergency Lifting Chair

Item Description:
The Raizer is a battery-powered mobile lifting chair that raises a fallen person to a standing position in a few minutes. The Raizer is simple to operate using a control panel mounted on the side of the seat or by a remote control. It can be operated by a single assistant and needs no physical input from the assistant apart from a helping hand. Also, while the chair is being raised you should support the person’s head with a cushion or a pillow. You can stop the Raizer in a seated position or keep lifting the person right up into standing.

It is lightweight, 12kg and easy to transport in 2 packages with handles. The battery provides up to 100 lifts on just 1 charge. The chair is made up of 7 pieces that are built around the person on the floor. The pieces just slot together and are easy and quick to assemble. It has a safe working load of 150kg.

Battery Life:
The battery provides up to 100 lifts on just 1 charge.

Source of Item:
The Raizer was provided by Adults Services within the Local Authority after an assessment of my needs by their OT.

Diagnosis:
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTs), Gastroparesis, Bladder Issues (Suprapubic Catheter User) & Spinal Instability

Personal Opinion:
I have a number of medical conditions that make me prone to falls, so the Raizer is a big help as it can be assembled without me having to move very much. It is comfortable and I feel very safe being lifted by it. Before I had the Raizer my parents would have to manually lift me and often this would cause further injuries, especially subluxations and dislocations. Whereas the person assisting me is now able to fully focus on giving me reassurance, as the Raizer can be operated by remote control. Best of all, because it is lightweight and extremely portable we can take it in the car, during trips out, or on holiday.

The chair is made up of 7 pieces that are then slotted together and built around the person on the floor. It has a safe working load of 150kg. While the chair is being raised you might want to support the persons head with a cushion or a pillow. Then you can choose to stop the Raizer in a seated position or continue lifting the users into standing.

Overall, I would strongly recommend anyone prone to falling considers purchasing the Raizer Lifting Chair!