can you fill this from the top? elderly witharthritis and can not lift heavy tanks
1406882
No. You have to lift up the tank, flip it upside down, unscrew the plug, and fill from the bottom. It is a fairly small tank vs other humidifiers but may still seem heavy once filled.
50126
The button to push may be too hard for an elderly lady or child to push to release the leg. Try some W40 - might work for a while.
2162742
Think so. Rows need to be wide enough to navigate. It is a bit high. Need mobility, able to bend over and good knee action. If soil too soft, may have trouble scooting or moving forward. It is very sturdy. I am 82, so keep her moving. Happy gardening. �
1935279
Lift off the tank where there is a cap on the bottom to fill. It can be quite difficult to unscrew at times, and difficult to return to the machine as the handle is poorly designed.
721760
I believe yes, you can....shouldn't be too floppy either. They're pretty full when you top it off to the correct weight. Go for it!!
2102491
I would not recommend that but if you want to sit up high and do ab work get a inflatable ball.Works well and comes with a Video.
900661
If you have arthritis, no. They are on there pretty tight. I'm 31 and I sometimes have trouble getting them open.
116816
I don't see a reason why you could not do that. I haven't tried it though. It was so soft when sitting on it that it simply flattened out and wasn't useful to me at all. Laying with it under hips may be more helpful
1520859
It's as low as a regular table chair. If your person or you have knee problems it might be difficult to get up again. It's takes a moment to get used to the tripodness. A older person should use a walker with a chair but if your stubborn like my mom and not ready for that just yet this might work.
1031706
It's been a while, but I think I used a hammer and a screwdriver set to put it together, and some of the parts didn't fit together too well. Some of them were also a little heavy, and you must do a lot of leaning down (or kneeling down) while assembling it. I'm 57 and have rheumatoid arthritis, so it was a little tiring for me. I suppose if your health is good and you are in good shape, you should be able to do it.
2276729
You have to twist the top to remove the water tank and then fill the tank from the bottom. It's easy to do and the top has a carrying handle.
1831212
It is not reccomended, but yes it can be done. I also was looking for something narrower for an elderly relative.
723843
The top just lifts off but the problem an 84 year old might have is the measuring device for how much water to use. It is very difficult to read for anybody who has eye sight problems.
468628
Put a permanent bolted to the wall one close to where you exit. I put one in my toilet area wall to help. I have arthritis in my arms and hands and it helps to get up
1714507
Yes, depending on the severity of your arthritis, it could possibly be difficult. You must apply a bit of pressure and maintain a continuous turn. I wish they would invent a motorized version:)
674623
Yes you can. However, if you decide to move it without emptying it, the weight may cause stress on the joints, thereby making it wobbly. It does not have a back or anything to make it more stable.
1107374
If your mom can still fill and lift a pitcher of water from the sink, then she will likely be able to fill this without problems. It's really as simple as taking the tank off the base and turning it upside down, unscrewing the cap (which does not need to be tightened very tight, so taking it off should not be hard at all), then sticking it under the sink. The tank is not so big that it is extremely heavy when full (lighter than a gallon of milk). Once the cap is back on, just place it back on the base. Sometimes you have to turn it a couple times to line up the valve in the base, but it should fall into place and be ready to use again easily. If your mom can still fill and lift a pitcher of water from the sink, then she will likely be able to fill this without problems. It's really as simple as taking the tank off the base and turning it upside down, unscrewing the cap (which does not need to be tightened very tight, so taking it off should not be hard at all), then sticking it under the sink. The tank is not so big that it is extremely heavy when full (lighter than a gallon of milk). Once the cap is back on, just place it back on the base. Sometimes you have to turn it a couple times to line up the valve in the base, but it... » Read More If your mom can still fill and lift a pitcher of water from the sink, then she will likely be able to fill this without problems. It's really as simple as taking the tank off the base and turning it upside down, unscrewing the cap (which does not need to be tightened very tight, so taking it off should not be hard at all), then sticking it under the sink. The tank is not so big that it is extremely heavy when full (lighter than a gallon of milk). Once the cap is back on, just place it back on the base. Sometimes you have to turn it a couple times to line up the valve in the base, but it should fall into place and be ready to use again easily. « Show Less