by Gareth Williams | Mar 28, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene
Raised toilet seats come in quite a number of forms, and in a whole range of different heights. As a caregiver for my parents, I have bought a number of different types of raised seats, until we finally found something which was well suited to their needs. Height is a...
by Gareth Williams | Mar 24, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
If you have read any of my other articles about raised toilet seats, or bedside commodes, you will know by now that my mom has been using hers now for around 21 months and is still in love with it. We first set it up for her in her room, and then over the toilet in...
by Gareth Williams | Mar 10, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
Updated August 2022 If you are looking after an elderly parent who is larger than average, you are going to need a raised toilet seat which is a bit stronger, wider and possibly taller than the standard seats on the market, in order to keep your loved one safe. Raised...
by Gareth Williams | Mar 10, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
If you are a novice in the world of raised toilet seats, you will find the number of different types, and names, pretty darn confusing. With that in mind, I have set out to clarify things, as much as I can. What is a raised toilet seat called ? Raised toilet seats are...
by Gareth Williams | Mar 8, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
My mom is a big fan of her bedside commode, which has hardly ever been by the bed, but has been used all over the house, as a chair, a bedside commode, a raised toilet seat (pretty much permanently) and also a sponge bath chair. Bedside commodes are very versatile and...
by Gareth Williams | Mar 4, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
How To Hide A Bedside Commode ? For a lot of people, having to use a bedside commode is already embarrassing enough, but having it standing out in the open where anyone and everyone can see it is a step too far. It can make an elderly adult feel that on top of losing...
by Gareth Williams | Mar 2, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
While looking after my mom and dad as their caregiver and researching my numerous articles, I have managed to wade my way through the world of different types of toilet seats, the secure and the not so secure. Raised toilet seats come in six main types – ...
