By Alyssa Popson, Digital Marketing Manager, Golden Technologies – 3rd Generation Family Member
Why I Care About Lift Chairs
As someone who grew up in the Golden family business, I’ve seen firsthand how a power lift recliner can completely change a person’s life. Whether it’s been a friend or relative battling cancer and looking for comfort during recovery, someone who needs a little extra help getting a lift, or just simply someone who wants to relax in complete comfort, I’ve come across hundreds of people who all need a lift chair for different reasons.
Golden chairs aren’t just furniture – they’re FDA Class II Medical Devices intended to assist those with chronic physical disablements. They’re built to restore independence, ease daily challenges and bring lasting comfort to those who need it.
In this post, I’ll break down what a power lift recliner really is and the benefits it can bring to your daily life if you’re living with mobility challenges, recovering from surgery, or just looking for greater comfort and wellness.
What is a Power Lift Recliner?
At first glance, it may look like a regular chair – but a power lift recliner is engineered with advanced technology to assist people with mobility limitations, chronic pain, injury recovery, or aging-related needs by lifting them up or helping them sit down by raising or reclining the chair.
- 5-Zone Chairs: Golden’s most advanced, with independent controls for headrest, lumbar, lower body (legs and footrest), upper body (back) and Twilight Tilt.
- 4-Zone Chairs: Headrest, lumbar, lower body and upper body adjust independently.
- 2-Zone Chairs: Back and footrest work separately, giving more flexibility than a standard recliner.
- 1-Zone Chair: Simple, reliable, two-buttons
Wellness Features: Options like Nirvana Swedish Air Massage with Far Infrared Heat (FIR), Patented MaxiComfort® Positioning, Patented Twilight Tilt, adjustable headrest and lumbar make our chairs as much a wellness tool as they are a place to relax.
Accessories: Bluetooth speaker, cup holders, reading lights, tablet holders, footrest extensions and more allow you to make your chair uniquely yours.
Benefits for Users:
For many, the benefits of a power lift recliner are truly life-changing:
- Independence
- Standing up from a chair is one of the hardest, and riskiest, movements for those with limited mobility. A power lift recliner gives you the confidence to do it without relying on someone else.
- Comfort
- Customizable positions may help relieve pressure, improve circulation, and support recovery. Golden’s hand control even has pre-programmed buttons like TV-Watching, Rejuvenation, Sitting, etc. which you can reprogram to your preferences.
- Safety
- The lift mechanism reduces risk of falls or strain when transitioning from sitting and standing. Golden also offers customizable lift options like Straight Lift, designed to meet different user needs.
- Wellness Support
- Features like Nirvana Swedish Air Massage with FIR Heat, Twilight Tilt and MaxiComfort Positioning aren’t just luxuries – They can help ease pain, soothe stiff joints and enhance your overall quality of life.
- Rest & Sleep
- Many people use their power lift recliners as sleep chairs during recovery, or simply for better rest at night. Personally, some of my best naps have been in a Golden chair! Check out our Hi-Low Adjustable Bed options too – https://goldentech.com/passport/
Why Golden Technologies?
I may be a little biased, but Golden isn’t just a business – it’s a family legacy built on trust, care, and craftsmanship. For more than 40 years, we’ve stood behind our power lift recliners and mobility products because we believe in the comfort, independence, and dignity they bring to people’s lives.
- Our mission: To design, manufacture and distribute the highest quality power lift recliners and mobility products in the world.
- Our Vision: To build the most innovative and comfortable products that put you and your family’s lives in motion.
- American-Made: Nearly 500 skilled American craftsmen and women carefully hand-build our custom chairs in Old Forge, Pennsylvania.
- Quality Assurance: Every recliner goes through a 40-point inspection before leaving our factory.
When you choose Golden, you’re not only getting innovation and comfort – you’re supporting a family-owned and operated company that builds every chair with the same care we’d give our own loved ones. I’m proud to work in Golden’s Marketing Department alongside my brother, Richard Golden Jr. in Finance, and Mike Golden in Research & Development, all following in the footsteps of our father, Richard Golden, President & CEO.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re choosing a chair for yourself or a loved one, a power lift recliner can make all the difference. Golden has thousands of retailers nationwide where you can sit, feel, and try out a chair for yourself. With dozens of fabrics, styles, and features to choose from, you can find the perfect chair to meet your needs.
Find a retailer near you – https://goldentech.com/locator/