There is a chair much like a lounger that is electrically driven to deliver the seatee to an upright position and also lower to a sitting position. A friend or ours had one - paid for by Medicare. After his death we acquired it and it works beautifully. Don't know where to get it - but it's out there someplace Bob Anibal CG for Cecily 77/20+ -----Original Message----- From: Mary Legan <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, October 12, 1997 1:34 PM Subject: seats-Lift&Swivel >Earl, 86/1, has trouble rising from a chair. I've seen portable seat lifts >advertised. Are these quite helpful? Are some better than others? > >He also has difficulty getting himself turned to get out of a car. Do the >portable swivel seats make things easier? Are some better than others? > >Thanks for any hints you can send my way........... Who benefits the most >when we help make life a little easier & happier for anyone? I'm hoping that >those of you who help those of us notice the healthy effects within >yourselves! ............Mary Legan 55/5