| One of the most difficult things for a patient and | | | | Locking raised toilet seats are an excellent option for |
| caregiver to deal with is when the patient begins to | | | | home caregivers who do not have the resources of a |
| have difficulties using the bathroom. However, a raised | | | | hospital at their disposal. They feature an easy to use |
| toilet seat is one of the products available to help | | | | locking system which can be easily installed without |
| maintain the dignity of everyone involved during this | | | | tools and will fit most standard toilets. They are made |
| time. They make it safe and easy for patients use the | | | | of lightweight resin, which is not only easy to lift but |
| toilet without risking injury. | | | | also very easy to clean. |
| If someone is unsure as to what kind of raised toilet | | | | Another feature to keep an eye out for is a raised |
| seat they need, they may be best off getting a | | | | toilet seat with arms. This provides additional safety |
| universal model. These toilet seats will fit over any | | | | and comfort for the patient while they are being |
| toilet bowl and will not scratch or chip the porcelain. | | | | transferred on and off of the seat. These chairs also |
| The height can be adjusted according to the needs of | | | | feature clamping mechanisms that keep it from shifting |
| the patient and they are very easy to clean. This is a | | | | and causing a potential accident while in use. |
| simple yet versatile option for someone who does not | | | | It can be complicated to assist a patient who is unable |
| want to shop for a complicated piece of equipment. | | | | to use the bathroom on their own, but there are |
| One of the most important things to keep in mind | | | | products available that allow this care to be given with |
| when shopping for a raised toilet seat is the comfort | | | | respect and dignity. A raised toilet seat will allow a |
| of the patient. The Imperial Collection Three-In-One | | | | patient to remain safe and comfortable while using the |
| chair features a cushioned back bar that makes it | | | | bathroom, regardless of their medical condition. There |
| comfortable for patients, especially if they need to sit in | | | | are many models available, so it is important to explore |
| the chair for an extended period of time. This versatile | | | | the options and find the best one for the individual |
| product can be used as a raised toilet seat, bedside | | | | patient. |
| commode or toilet safety frame. | | | | |