Fall prevention starts with smarter Senior Living furniture

Senior Living communities spend an average of $380,000 annually on fall-related incidents¹, many caused by recliner tipping. Whether residents lean forward to grab a drink or blanket, power recliners can move unexpectedly and risk shifting forward.

Maxwell Thomas® recognized a need in the market and developed the SteadyTech™ Anti-Tip Device—a senior-living-specific solution to help prevent falls in recliners, without wall anchors, external add-ons, or disrupting daily life.

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The Importance of Fall Prevention in Senior Living

Traditional recliners can become unstable as residents use them for support when standing or shifting position. In Memory Care and Assisted Living environments especially, furniture stability is essential for safety, comfort, and independence.

The SteadyTech anti-tip device offers an effective solution by enhancing recliner stability and fall prevention—right from the moment of installation. No added training. No wall anchors. Just safer seating that integrates seamlessly into your community’s design.

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What makes the SteadyTech™ anti-tip device unique?

While other solutions rely on external modifications or constant staff intervention, the SteadyTech anti-tip device is seamlessly integrated into the recliner. That means:

Discreet integration: Maintains the recliner’s clean lines and inviting look
Only activates when needed: No user input required
Supports assisted or independent standing: Minimizes strain on residents and staff
Preserves aesthetics: No compromise on design

The result? A smarter recliner that protects without disrupting daily routines or your community’s design vision.

From the Field: A Nurse’s Perspective

When we first got the powered recliners, the residents found them very comfortable, but we quickly noticed a major issue—they were so lightweight that residents would tip forward. It was especially a problem for our Memory Care residents, and we had a few falls because of it. Since adding the SteadyTech™ anti-tip device by Maxwell Thomas® to our community, we haven’t had any more incidents, which has been a huge relief. The chairs are much safer now, and the vinyl surface makes them easy to clean, which is essential for us.

What’s really valuable about the SteadyTech™ anti-tip device is how it can support residents when they stand up. With the added stability, they can use the powered recliner function to help themselves up without the risk of tipping forward or falling back down. Before the SteadyTech™ anti-tip device, if a resident tried to stand and didn’t make it on the first attempt, they could plop back down and risk injury. Now, they’re not struggling or hurting themselves, and it also reduces the strain on staff when assisting with transfers. It’s made the whole process of getting residents in and out of the chairs a lot safer.

Julia Bowie

Nurse Manager, Memory Care Unit, Maine Vets Home Scarborough