Aids For Toilet Mobility

For a lot of elderly individuals easy toilet access can make the difference between either living alone or being forced into care. Above all else, people want have the right to be able to use the toilet in private, and in comfort. But if arthritis or any other impairment makes the use of the bathroom difficult, there are many affordable toilet aids now available

The height of the toilet can be altered by replacing the existing seat with a raised toilet seat. Some raised toilet seats have integrated arms which allow the user to lower and rise more easily. Another alternative to give extra support is a height adjustable and, stable toilet frame, which is placed around the front and sides of the toilet.

A grab rail fixed to an adjacent wall to the toilet will offer great aid to the user when trying to get up. For the smaller bathroom hinged grab rails which fold to the wall when not in use are ideal, and take up less room. Most standard toilets will allow for the fitting of an add on bidet facility. These can vary from standard cheaper fixtures to features such as warm air drying.

In recent years the facilities in the modern or, adapted bathroom have evolved greatly in design, and have become more user friendly. Safety first, as always is the key, and some safety features include, anti scald mixer taps, anti scald shower valves, non slip flooring and grab rails.

Bathrooms can now be adapted to aid people with mobility impairments such as level access shower trays and walk in baths or wet rooms. Accessories for use within the bathroom include, shower stools, mobile corrosion resistant shower chairs with foot rests, and commode chairs.

For the elderly and people with disabilities bathroom aids play an important part to their daily living, comfort and wellbeing. The items which some people rely on, not only include incontinence items and toileting aids, non slip mats and grab rails etc. but also simple small items like nail clippers and scissors.

There are many people living today with mobility issues, and helping them to keep their independence are their mobility aids, which to the users are invaluable assets. The variety and prices of mobility aids available in the market place today mean that elderly or disabled people who ave financial restrictions can still hugely improve teir day to day life.


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Article provided on behalf of Aids 4 Mobility part of SD Solutions Ltd, a UK mobility company providing affordable Mobility Aids and Accessories online. Veiw mobility aids by visiting their website; Mobility Aids or via email; info@aids4mobility.co.uk