And although people with arthritis need help from other people, they want to be able to do tasks without having to call on people for some assistance. There are machines and gadgets that help accomplish tasks for people with arthritis. Lift chairs, for instance. These helps sufferers to sit down and stand up without having to be in pain while bending to a chair to sit. These chairs have numerous designs that would fit any living room. Some even look like a normal living room chair.