Well, we would like to say that it won’t be an issue but it’s not true for all the recliners. There are various manual models which are easier to recline but there are also others that are not so easy. It mostly depends on the reclining mechanism used on the chair.If you go for the switch style manual recliner, then they will be easier to recline for an older person as the mechanism does not require too much force as compared to other options. Sadly, you may find opening the manual recliner easier but you may still find setting the leg rest very difficult. So, in order to avoid such situation you could purchase a Power Chair, these chairs are much easier to operate.