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The VA will provide only one so I am considering purchasing the manual one so if we ever need more, then we can get the electric one provided later. The therapist showed us videos so I have not seen either in real life. Using the slings with the electric one seem like such a hassle.
I thought maybe Medicare would help with the manual but so far I have not gotten a clear answer but it appears to be no they won't. Has anyone gotten a manual Sit-to-Stand with Medicare helping pay?

I like your thinking. Get the manual. You can always upgrade to an electric lift provided by VA if needed.

Electric is less strain on the care provider, but it will be a bit heavier and need to be plugged in to an outlet to charge.

The sit-to-stand may eventually need to be replaced with a hoyer patient lift.
That is when the patient does not have the strength to hold on and help pull themselves up. I use a manual hoyer patient lift. It is a lot of work, I have to manually "jack" the patient up. And it is incredibly heavy and hard to push - especially on carpeted floors.
Don't just rely on videos - have the therapist come and show you how to use it!
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When I had a hip replacement we decided to invest in a sit to stand recliner. We went to a fairly local large furniture store where we’d previously purchased an electric recliner couch They showed us multiple recliners and allowed us to sit in them to try them out. As my husband is tall we wanted one that would accommodate him not just me. Prices ranged from about 700-1500. The one I liked was about 1100 but didn’t have “extras”. For $200 more we went for the same model but with the extras-heat, massage, storage in the arm rest areas, a wifi charger, cup holder, and a detachable small table or a light. It has totally adjustable reclining and sitting positions including sleeping mode. As it was to be a one lifetime purchase we opted to pay the extra $200 and have never regretted it. When I needed to use it having all the extras made a huge difference. While I no longer technically need it, I use it daily as a recliner and bed. Worth every penny.
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CaringWifeAZ Apr 22, 2026
Wildlifemom, that's a good idea and suggestion, but those electric lift recliners are expensive! And OP is asking about equipment which VA will provide.
And, if you have to get someone out of bed to move them to the fancy recliner, what equipment are you going to use? I need equipment to lift my husband out of bed and into his lift recliner. He can not stand at all on his own.
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We tried a mechanical sit to stand thing. It was a spring loaded seat cushion that compressed the spring when you sat on it, then helps push you up when you stand. Problem is it's bulky and raises the seated seat height a few inches. It didn't catch on.

We then picked out a Lazy-Boy powered recliner on sale. We didn't get heat or massage in the chair, just a basic unit. I'm thinking it was in the $500 range on sale. It does a decent job with standing assistance and it's a darn good recliner that can be used for sleeping in a more upright position.
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CaringWifeAZ Apr 22, 2026
OP is not talking about a lift recliner. There is a piece of durable medical equipment, called a Sit-to-Stand, which is like a mini patient lift. This helps to get them out of bed, for someone who needs help with transfers.
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I know people here have mentioned using them but I'm not sure what kind, searching the forum might help. But I think you should try to find someone that can give you a demo before you purchase anything, perhaps a local supplier, nursing home or VA hospital can help. I know that when I was caregiving there was a lot of medical equipment that seemed like a good idea but ultimately wasn't helpful.
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