Lift seats and reclining lift chairs are devices that assist the individual with moving gently from a standing position to a seated position and back again.  Lift seats, like the Uplift Seat Assist and the Uplift Power Seat are small portable devices that use either hydraulic or electric power to activate the lifting mechanism.  They are compact and can be used in almost any type of chair.  Reclining lift chairs, on the other hand, are actually recliners that allow the user to control the position of the chair electronically.  These chairs, like the Monarch 3-Position Full Reclining Lift Chair and the Comforter Series Full Reclining Lift Chairs, are availabe in a wide range of styles, colors and capabilities.  They are heavily cushioned and comfortable for sitting, sitting with legs elevated and lying back in a fully reclined position.