What A Disability Aid Relief – Raised Toilet Seats
An assistive Raised Toilet Seat is a relatively inexpensive disability aid that reduces joint pain and the risk of bathroom falls and other injuries. They are excellent for people who have difficulty transferring on and off the commode due to physical disabilities like arthritis, surgery, or other injuries. The toilet seat typically provides an extra two to four inches of height which makes it much easier to bend down and stand up.
These elevated toilet seats can be made of either soft foam or hard plastic material and typically are fastened with straps or screwed. Some newer models have hinged clips which make them easy to remove. In either case, the seat must be properly installed and fit close to the commode rim to ensure patient stability. You can find raised seats for either standard or oversized elongated toilet sizes.
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Many people really like seats with handrails because they provide additional support when changing positions while sitting. You can also get them with or without hinged lids. Each seat is designed to handle a certain weight capacity, so for safety reasons you need to make sure that your seat can handle your body size and weight.
Some motels and hotels will install raised toilet seats on request and many insurance companies cover their costs. Be sure to check if a purchase may be covered under the terms of your particular policy. Prices on for this great adaptive equipment aid range from about $20 to over $150 but the cost of a raised toilet seat may be considered small when compared to the expenses and pain resulting from a fall in the bathroom.
You will find that raised toilet seats are available in various padding thicknesses, widths, heights, colors, materials and designs. Remember that they are for hygienic purposes so most manufacturers and stores won’t allow you to return them after they’ve been used so take your time and select elevated commode seat that is best for you.
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