by Gareth Williams | Apr 23, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
What is the most secure raised toilet seat ? Just like you probably have, I have seen 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... by Gareth Williams | Apr 22, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
What is a rolling commode ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Apr 21, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Drop arm commode vs 3 in 1 commode 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... by Gareth Williams | Apr 16, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
How to clean a commode bucket ? 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 seem to find it. How to clean a commode bucket ? 1. Put... by Gareth Williams | Apr 16, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Bedside commode vs 3 in 1 commode ? What’s the difference ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Apr 13, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Can a 3 in 1 commode be used as a shower chair ? 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... by Gareth Williams | Apr 13, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Types of commode chair with wheels ? If your parent or loved one is using a bedside commode, you really want to be emptying and cleaning the commode every time it is used to cut down on any chances of infection, and so that your loved one isn’t breathing in the... by Gareth Williams | Apr 11, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
What is a bedside commode used for ? My mom and I bought our bedside commode almost two years ago just before my mom had hip replacement surgery at 89 yrs old. If we had know about them when I was looking after my dad some 30 yrs ago it would have helped tremendously... by Gareth Williams | Apr 10, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Bedside commode weight capacity: over 140 examples Bedside commodes come in 4 or 5 basic types, with many different variations and combinations of features, and all with different weight limits. I have found at least 29 different weight limits for the different... by Gareth Williams | Apr 7, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Bariatric bedside commode weight capacity: with 60 examples After doing a lot of investigation into the different types of bedside commodes, so that I would be able to choose one for my elderly mom’s healthcare needs, I compiled a huge amount of data and lists... 
