The invention discloses an electric chair for old people; the electric chair comprises a base frame, wherein foot rest lifting mechanisms, a backrest tipping mechanism, auxiliary standing mechanisms, seat cushion lifting mechanisms and a link transmission mechanism are arranged on the base frame; the auxiliary standing mechanisms are arranged on two sides of the base frame; each auxiliary standing mechanism is provided with a set of the seat cushion lifting mechanism; each set of the seat cushion lifting mechanism is provided with a set of the foot rest lifting mechanism; and the link transmission mechanism is connected to the foot rest lifting mechanisms and the backrest tipping mechanism. The electric chair disclosed by the invention has the following beneficial effects: on the basis of meeting independent movements of foot rest and backrest and guaranteeing auxiliary standing, the electric chair has the advantages of being simple in structure, light in weight, easy in manufacturing, low in cost, safe and reliable, convenient in operation and the like.