Living rooms often house too many and too bulky pieces of furniture: the enormous wing chair, overhanging cabinets, the upholstered couch. In many cases it is worthwhile to do without one or the other piece and gain space for it. Always make sure your furniture is sturdy and can’t topple over.
– Armchairs and sofas: Older upholstered furniture often has two weaknesses: it is too soft and too low. Once you sink in, it’s hard to get back up. They are a strain on the back because the spine remains in an unnatural position. For this reason, high seats with firm cushions and suitable armrests are more suitable. The non-plus-ultra is an electrically operated armchair that moves into the desired position at the touch of a button. This also allows you to sit horizontally and relieve the strain on your back. The optimum seat height is 50 centimeters.
– TVs: TV sets should have the largest possible flicker-free screen to relieve eye strain. Most of the remote controls supplied are too small for elderly hands. Simple controls with large buttons are more suitable. If the ability to hear deteriorates, the connection of a cordless headphone or chin-strap receiver is recommended.
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