I’m only 5’3” and this recliner is short in the seat￼. The recliner appears to lean back when not used but once sitting in you feel like you’re sliding out. The button works fine when used to recline, but when ready to get out the trial begins. Very hard to push the extension down to get out. You have to scoot forward and push down with your legs with all you’ve got. Definitely not the chair for the elderly!