I got this for my mother, who now has to sleep sitting up in her chair, due to Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). For those who don't know, CHF is a combination of a weakening heart and building fluids in the body. There is increasing weakness and shortness of breath, even with the least exertion, such as simply standing. So, folks who are prone to shortness of breath often tend to remain seated for long periods of time, especially those who can't lay down because of fluid build-up. Regardless of the type of seat, eventually, the cushion becomes less supportive and less comfortable. This is perfect for not only those who need it most, but for EVERYONE who works at a desk or is on the road for long periods of time with work or pleasure.
I picked this up from the post office... opened the box... and, leaving the plastic on (since this was Mom's "gift"), I put it on the seat of my vehicle and slid into the SUV. Now, my SUV is a Ford Escape, which uses seats based on the Volvo seat design, so my seats are by far the most comfortable I've ever used. I've made long trips across the country and been very happy with how great my body felt compared to the seats in other vehicles over the years. BUT(t)... when I sat on that cushion, I knew I'd be ordering one for me.
Now, I have read all the reviews here. Many of those that are less than 5 stars confuse me, because there was absolutely ZERO statements about anything wrong with the cushion. In fact, short of falling apart or immediately not supporting someone, I'm not sure how you'd rate this less than 5-stars.
Let's be honest... reviews less than 5-stars because of the size of the cushion have to be tossed out. Why? Because the size is clearly stated on the website and the size stated is what you get. Complaints about the cushion barely being bigger than your backside, when you measured your backside, tell me that you had the means to measure beforehand, if necessary. I measured my desk chair. My stepdad measured my Mom's chair. I measured my backside. Why? Because I wanted to know if the cushion would fit in the chair and I wondered about it being to big or small for my backside. I think most people do wonder and if not, they should wonder... and measure.
I'm 5'8" tall, a solid 215 pounds, and I have thick, muscular legs. That also means I also have solid glutes. I wear a 34 waist. I'm going to guess that means that my backside, when standing, would be around 14". When measured, it looked to be right around 14". If you don't have a tape measure, but know your waist (very easy for men since it's on your pants label), then you can guess roughly how thick you are at the waist; multiply that x2; subtract from your waist measure; and then divide the remaining number in half. That should get you in the ball park. Bottom line would be, in my estimation, if your ball park number is 16 or higher, then get a tape measure and confirm it BEFORE you make a final decision on your choice of cushions. These come in various sizes from this and other companies.
My desk chair, a swivel with arms, has a 19" wide seat, with a 20" depth. Quite a few living room chairs, especially those you might inherit from your grandparents, are around 19" wide. So the measurements on this work perfectly.
MY biggest concern was the contour shape at the front. I quickly discovered that it was NOT an issue.
I'm not sure about "wedges" because some of them seem to radical to be comfortable, so this was my choice and it seems perfect for me. Hopefully, that will be the case with my mother. The only thing one might consider adding is a cool gel cover, if such a thing exists. As with all cushions and long periods sitting in one place, heat builds up and might become an issue. For those who are medically challenged, heat and long periods in one position can lead to irritation, which can become sores. I've yet to discover how this "gel-infused foam" will do with heat.
You definitely never want to be on "The Hot Seat!" LOL
So, order this with confidence... if its measurements look like they're right for your measurements AND the measurements of the seats where you will use this cushion!
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