by Gareth Williams | Apr 26, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
One of the great questions that you ask yourself when you own a bedside commode is” Where will we put our roll of toilet paper ?” Personally my mom just uses a freestanding toilet paper holder, or sits it on a shelf, but there are quite a few options out...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 26, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, Donating Equipment, General Equipment
If you no longer need a raised toilet, if it’s in pretty good condition, why not consider donating it so that others may benefit from it ? There are many organizations who work with people who do not have the means to purchase these items. Organizations which...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 24, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
It has been almost two years since my mom had hip replacement surgery, and I received my initiation into the world of big white blobby things called raised toilet seats. I had never seen one before I ordered a kit of gadgets that our hospital had recommended. Mom...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 23, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
Just as you probably have, I have seen, and tried out, some pretty ropey, and wobbly, raised toilet seats. And as I wouldn’t have my mom using them, I don’t think your loved ones should either. In this article, I am going to outline the most secure raised...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 22, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
If, as I do, you have an elderly parent or loved one that you care for, a rolling, or transport, bedside commode can be an invaluable piece of equipment. For those who have great difficulty walking, it allows you to transport them around the home with ease, and for...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 21, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
My mom loves her 3-in-1 commode. Around 22 months ago, after hip surgery my mom used it both at the bedside, and then after that, over our actual toilet. It’s easy to put up in a room, or over a toilet, and just as quick to remove, but her 3-in-1 commode does...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 16, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, Cleaning, Safety
This is probably the job that is least enjoyed by caregivers, but it does need to be done properly and without fuss, and doesn’t have to be nearly as unpleasant as, so many people, seem to find it. How to clean a commode bucket ? 1. Put 2-3 inches of water into...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 16, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
My mom loves her 3-in-1 commode. Around 22 months ago, after hip surgery my mom used one both at the bedside, and then after that, over our actual toilet. It’s easy to put up in a room, or over a toilet, and just as quick to remove. But there are other bedside...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 13, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
As a caregiver we are often looking at ways of saving money and trying to do as many jobs as we can with the materials we have, and I know that the following question is one I have asked myself. 3 in 1 commodes which are waterproof can be used as a shower chair, but...
by Gareth Williams | Apr 13, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
One of the great practical pieces of equipment that I have found in caring for my mother is the bedside commode. There are quite a few types though, and even commodes with wheels, which can either be pushed, or self-propelled and can double as transport chairs and...
