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samedi 20 avril 2013

Choosing The Most Ideal Raised Toilet Seats

By Tamika Quinn


Those who are experiencing mobility issues may take advantage of raised toilet seats for an easier, safer and more convenient way of using the bathrooms. This offers a new level of independence to those may have lost it through aging, illness or injury. The elevated seats shorten the distance it takes from standing up to sitting down. In turn, this makes the job of caregivers and nurses much easier when helping the elderly use the bathroom.

Many elderly family members may find it difficult, inconvenient or even painful to sit on low surface toilets because of knees, joints and muscle problems. If not properly addressed, this may further aggravate their health conditions. Before such incident occurs, it is best to furnish your toilets with safety products.

An elevated toilet seat is a portable and adjustable seat that is affixed atop standard commodes at home. This allows one to freely adjust the height of the seat to a comfortable degree. A good quality elevated support has locking systems to securely lock the seats in place. Otherwise, it could pose risks of technical failures that may lead to accidents.

If you ever decide to install the elevated support, it is important that you choose the best bathroom where to install it in. You need not furnish every comfort room with this, but only those that are frequented by the elderly. Choose the most accessible room. Since there are permanent fixtures, you have to consider other users who might not use the support as it could be a hassle for them.

After deciding where to install it in, take accurate measurements of the commode. The types and styles of the bathroom safety fixtures differ. Installing the wrong product on the potty may compromise safety. Make sure that your selected support fits perfectly to the existing toilet. Do not take anything to chances and get the figures straight.

You must also remember why you needed one. Whether it is to provide additional support to those who need it or facilitate easier transference from and to the bathroom, there are extra features that you may look into. There are back rests, arm rests, safety straps and padded seats that may be a useful feature for you.

Consider the details, too. Now that you have the bigger picture, you can break down into the specifics. Check the seats' height and weight limit. Most models can hold 250 pounds or below. If the intended user weighs more, there are fixtures with higher capacity that you can consider. Take into account the rise of the toilet seat from the floor as well. Then, calculate the additional height an elevated support contributes.

Do not limit your choices. Now that you know exactly what you need, scout through various models, manufacturers and providers. Compare the prices considering the features it has. Most of the large retail stores carry a wide variety of makers to choose from. Reading reviews before making you decision would help a lot.

Without a doubt, there are countless benefits that the raised toilet seats bring. The most credible benefit it brings is perhaps curbing potential health problems before it gets worse. Conventional commodes may cause knee pains, knee injuries or back pains because of its low surface. Instead of spending good money for health issues and risking your family member's safety, it is far more practical to install the fixtures instead.




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