The Elderly Have Difficulty Standing Up from a Sitting Position. Why???

 Muscle atrophy (or loss of muscle tissue) and limited flexibility are two factors that can make it difficult for older adults to get out of a chair. But they aren't the primary reason. There are a few other things to consider as well.

One is the height of the chair. If it's too low to the ground, its going to be a lot harder to get up from. That's why you'll often see older adults using chairs with higher seats, or even special risers that can be added to existing chairs to make them taller.

But the main reason why seniors find it difficult to get up from a chair is because they are using the wrong technique from the wrong position.  Both of these combined make it extremely difficult to stand up from a chair.