Mobility Advice

Practical, plainly written guidance on lifting cushions, sit-to-stand aids and staying independent at home. Written by the MOVI Mobility team.
Portable Mobility Aids for Greater Independence at Home
What makes equipment genuinely portable, and which portable aids are worth considering room by room. Read more...
Alternatives to a Riser Recliner Chair
Nine alternatives to buying a riser recliner, and the situations each one suits. Read more...
Powered vs Manual Seat-Assist Cushions
The mechanical difference between spring and powered cushions, and what it means in daily use. Read more...
Aids for Getting Up From a Sofa: Practical Options Explained
Why sofas are harder than armchairs, and what actually helps - starting with the free fixes. Read more...
How to Choose a Chair Lift Aid
A step-by-step way to narrow down which type of chair lift aid fits your situation. Read more...
Chair Lift Cushion vs Riser Recliner: What's the Difference?
How the two most common solutions compare on assistance, cost, space, power and portability. Read more...
How Does a Chair Lift Cushion Work?
The mechanics of a powered lifting cushion, stage by stage, from sitting down to standing up. Read more...
Mobility Aids for Getting Out of a Chair: What Are the Options?
Options for getting out of a chair more easily, starting with the changes that cost nothing. Read more...
Sit-to-Stand Aids Explained: Types, Uses and What to Consider
The main classes of sit-to-stand equipment, how each works, and the kind of person each one is designed for. Read more...
Chair Lift Cushions: A Complete Guide to Seat-Assist Cushions
What a lifting cushion does, how powered and manual versions differ, and the checks worth making before you buy one. Read more...
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Sit-to-Stand Aid
The questions to answer - for yourself, the retailer and a professional - before you order. Read more...
Lifting Cushion Safety: What to Check Before Use
A practical safety checklist for lifting cushions, before first use and as ongoing checks. Read more...
Why Chair Height Can Affect How Easy It Is to Stand Up
Why seat height has such a large effect on standing, and how to check your own chairs. Read more...
Can a Lifting Cushion Be Used on a Sofa?
The three checks that decide whether a lifting cushion will work on your sofa. Read more...
How Can I Help a Parent Who Struggles to Get Out of a Chair?
Having the conversation, checking the free fixes first, and knowing when to seek an assessment. Read more...
What to Look for in a Powered Lifting Cushion
A specification checklist for anyone who has already decided on a powered lifting cushion. Read more...