As I do my research for all my articles, or looking for item for my elderly mom, I am always amazed at the number of different names by which pieces of equipment are known. And it gets a little bit confusing to say the least. So I am hoping to bring a little clarity...

If anyone is hesitant about getting a bedside commode for an elderly loved one, or for anyone who has problems with mobility, I would encourage them to go ahead get one. My mom, who is 91 years old, has had one for the last two years. It has been incredibly practical,...

Cleaning bedside commodes is not the most enjoyable job there is, but it is important that it's done properly. Unfortunately that may not be all you have to do to keep unpleasant odors from taking over. Luckily, there are other measures you can take that will help you...

I can't say I love cleaning my mom's bedside commode, but it is a job which needs to be done well, and properly. There are some ways of doing it which can make it easier, but you still have to stick to a few simple rules to make that you aren't spreading nasty little...

Anyone with reduced mobility can greatly benefit from a bedside commode. My 91 year old mom has been using one for several years now, and to say she is happy with it is an understatement. It also gives me peace of mind at night knowing that she has this to use over...

In our home we have been using a 3-in-1 commode for my Mom for over 2 yrs now, and she is very happy with all it has done for her. We've used it as a bedside commode, as a raised toilet seat in the bathroom, as a toilet safety frame and as a chair for Mom. It is...

We, in our home, have been using a bedside commode for several years for my mom, since she had hip replacement surgery, and I can say that my mom's satisfaction with it is complete. Our commode is a 3-in-1, which is a simple, but really useful, piece if equipment and...

It was prior to my mom's hip replacement surgery that I had my introduction to commode chairs, or as they are more frequently called bedside commodes, these rather unstylish chairs that double as toilets, and some transport chairs, shower chairs and safety frames....

I've been very lucky with my mom and her bedside commode, and never had any accidents when it was being used in her room. But isn't to say that we didn't take precautions like covering the floor and making a clear area around it, so she or I wouldn't trip or knock...