Mechanism comes up very quickly, difficult to put back down, you really have to kick it hard not for an elderly person. Arms are very low, I use pillows so this is fine, pillow behind low back required no support. Nice firm seat wont wear immediately. Cheap fabric starting to snag already used 1 time just to test it out. Do not recommend! I have always had lazy boys but I have a very small office that I spend many hours in , need something to relax in after 14 hours of work than charting at home.