ComforTek for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Standard dining chair...

Is deemed UNSAFE as it is not designed to move
Caregivers are at risk of incurring a personal injury

A task chair...

Is considered DANGEROUS as it moves prematurely
Unexpected movement increases the risk of a fall

Mobility features designed for Parkinson's care

Prevent falls

Swivel-lock: Chairs with a swivel-lock provide full access to the seat as the chair turns away from the table. With the seat locked in place, the person with Parkinson’s can rely on the arms of the chair for support while sitting down. Once seated, they can release the swivel-lock and gently swivel themselves toward the table.

Eliminates table interference

The ‘Trip Zone‘ is the area around the front of table into which a person needing assistance must navigate. Trips and falls occur often in this area as both the senior and caregivers are expected to:

(1) shuffle sideways
(2) step backwards
(3) lean on the table

for balance as they are helped into the chair.

Prevent falls
Reduce the physical demands of caregivers

Swivel-lock...Roll and Brake: Additionally, chairs that swivel-lock…roll…and brake can be moved further away from the table, providing increased clearance if a second caregiver is required to assist or if the person with Parkinson’s relies on a walker or rollator for stability.