Hello sonia
As already mentioned by other members
I think it is necessary to consider a few facts before buying a recliner chair
My first reaction would be to advice you not to purchase one if your mother is in an advanced stage of AD
I have a riser recliner and have used them, both in hospital and at home .for several years
My late wife had AD and I know for certain that she would not have been able to cope with either the mechanical or electric controls
The controls are not all that complicated in an electric riser recliner there are just 4 buttons, ( 2 for up 2 for down ) , but it can get rather confusing if you happen to press the wrong button and need to return to your original position
You mention your mothers problems with swollen legs and taking water tablets
I have an acute urinary problem ( but I do not suffer with Dementia ))and I can say for certain that although the recliner is comfortable and helps to control the problem of swollen legs , it is a disadvantage if you want to leave the chair hurriedly ( for any reason )
and you need to be careful that the chair has completely rested on the floor before getting up , there is a temptation to get out of the chair if the reason is urgent and although it stops when you release the button, if you are not all that great with your mobility , you can have a ’tumble ’ which I have done several times
If your mother is mainly on her own and suffers with AD , with the knowledge of my own experience I would seriously consider the inherent dangers
jimbo