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In the summer of 2018 my mom had a hip replacement, and as her caregiver I had to procure all the required kit for her rehab.<\/p>\n
A raised toilet seat was one of the most important pieces of equipment we were going to need, so that mom would be able to protect her hip when using the toilet, and not hurt herself.<\/p>\n
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The highest freestanding raised toilet seat is the –<\/strong><\/p>\n OasisSpace Stand Alone Safety Frame and Raised Toilet Seat, which has a maximum seat height of 27.5 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The highest portable toilet seat is the –<\/strong><\/p>\n TFI Extra Tall bedside commode with a seat height of 28 inches from the floor<\/strong>, but this cannot be used over a toilet, like some models of bedside commode.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The highest seat on a bedside commode which you can use over the toilet is – <\/strong><\/p>\n Platinum Health’s GentleBoost Uplift 3-in-1 Commode and shower chair, with a maximum seat height of 25 inches<\/strong> from the floor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The highest raised toilet seat which attaches to your toilet is –<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 inches<\/strong> – a range of companies offer different types of raised toilet seats and models at this height – the overall height of the seat depends on the height of your toilet bowl rim.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The highest Toilet Plinth is –<\/strong><\/p>\n The Toilevator Grande Toilet Riser raises a toilet by 3 1\/2 inches<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tallest standing toilets are the –<\/strong><\/p>\n Signature Hardware Bradenton Elongated Toilet has a bowl rim height of 21 inches without a seat.<\/strong><\/p>\n Convenient height Store Extra Tall Toilet has a bowl rim height of 20 inches without a seat.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The tallest wall mounted toilet is the –<\/strong><\/p>\n Kohler Veil Wall-hung Toilet K-6303 has a maximum bowl height of\u00a0 28 1\/2 inches from the floor<\/strong> (be warned that only the K-6303 can be mounted this high, the other Kohler models can only be mounted with a bowl height of 23 inches from the floor)<\/p>\n You can check the Kohler Veil K6303 specifications on their pdf. here –\u00a0 https:\/\/www.us.kohler.com\/onlinecatalog\/pdf\/K-6303_spec.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quick Links” open=”on” module_id=”highestrtshiprep” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#3648ed” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Taller toilets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What is a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Who can benefit from a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How high should a raised toilet seat be ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to measure for a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What are the different types of raised toilet seat ? And which are the tallest examples of each?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Temporary raised toilet seats<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats for medium term use<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats for long term use<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raise your toilet seat height permanently with a base riser or plinth\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n List of the taller raised toilet seat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Features to consider on a raised toilet seat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How to choose a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best raised toilet seats for the elderly<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best raised toilet seats for a hip replacement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best raised toilets after a hip replacement for an elderly person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n FAQ’s<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”tallerhighestrts” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n To start, if you have a standard height toilet, and are looking for a permanent solution<\/strong> to raising your seat as high as you can, then I would look at getting some a new taller toilet.<\/p>\n The standard toilet is between 14 1\/2 – 15 inches, from the floor to the rim of the toilet bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n But taller models of toilet do exist –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These toilets are all \u00a0taller at 17 – 20 inches<\/strong> from the floor to the rim of the toilet bowl.<\/p>\n And as I noted in the intro, the tallest of the standing toilets is the Signature Hardware Bradenton Elongated Toilet<\/strong>, which has a bowl rim height of 21 inches without a seat.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The tallest wall mounted toilet has the seat far higher –<\/strong><\/p>\n Kohler Veil Wall-hung Toilet K-6303 has a maximum bowl height of\u00a0 28 1\/2 inches from the floor. <\/strong>Make sure that you get this specific model, as the other Kohler models have to be mounted around 5 inches lower, with the highest seat level at 23 inches.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Taller toilets may help anyone, including elderly adults, who experience problems with sitting and standing.<\/strong><\/p>\n But be aware that very tall toilets can also have a downside –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”highestrtswhat” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you don’t want to purchase a new tall toilet, you can use a raised toilet seat to raise your toilet seat higher from the floor.<\/p>\n There are quite a few different types of raised toilet seat and designs, but they all have the same function, which is to raise the height of the toilet seat from the floor.<\/p>\n People with disabilities, mobility issues, the elderly, and people who have just had knee, or hip operations, and who cannot, or should not, sit as low as a normal toilet seat will use raised toilet seats to facilitate getting on and off the toilet.<\/p>\n The raised toilet seats prevent people from further injuring themselves, and help to support areas of the body which have been weakened by surgery.<\/p>\n For some people it just makes the coordination of the movements easier, especially if they are lacking in strength, or have issues with their vision, and for whom backing up and sitting can cause difficulty. Elderly adults will typically\u00a0 benefit from a raised toilet seat due to decreasing muscle strength with age.<\/p>\n People with the following health conditions can also benefit from the use of a raised toilet seat –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This means basically anyone who has problems with mobility and balance can benefit<\/strong> from raising the height of their toilet seat.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”shouldhighestrts” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The toilet seat should also not be so high that feet dangle in the air, as this can cut off the blood supply, causing the feet to go to sleep, and leading to falls when standing back up.<\/p>\n To find out more about how high a toilet seat should be, you can read my post all about how to do the calculation, here – “How High Should A Raised Toilet Seat Be ?”<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Although, here we are discussing which are the highest raised toilet seats, those which attach to the toilet bowl do come in a range of fixed heights from 1 to 6 inches, with a few models having an adjustable height of 2 to 6 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n The freestanding raised toilet seats on frames, which are placed over the toilet, are adjustable.<\/p>\n Typically, safety frames and bedside commodes have an adjustable seat height from 17 to 23 inches above the floor. A few models’ seats do go higher.<\/p>\n You will find all the different models and their heights in the list below.<\/p>\n <\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”measurehighestrts” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you know the height of seat that you want, if you are going to buy a raised toilet seat which attaches to the bowl of your toilet, you need to know that there are two main shapes of toilet bowl in the US –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The standard toilet bowls are smaller by a few inches than the elongated bowls, and are also referred to as round.<\/p>\n You will, with some models, discover that they are manufactured in both shapes, and you have to get the correct one for your toilet<\/p>\n The round or standard toilet bowl is 16 1\/2 “, and the elongated is 18 1\/2 “.<\/p>\n Many models come as a universal fit, especially those called “Front Locking”, but you will need to check.<\/p>\n Risers and spacer seats definitely come in both elongated and standard, and it is up to you to measure your seat to make sure you buy the right one.<\/p>\n If you need to find out how to check the measurement and where you have to measure from, you will find that, and more, in my post<\/strong> “How To Measure For A Raised Toilet Seat ?”<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(109,226,237,0.31)” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#E02B20″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n While you are looking for raised toilet seats, there is lots more that you can do to make your bathroom a safer place for seniors, or anyone else with mobility issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n To find out all the different things you can do, to have an instant impact on bathroom safety, take a look here,<\/strong> “<\/strong><\/a>54 Bathroom Safety Tips For Seniors – A Helpful Guide”<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”947.6px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ 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_builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Clip On toilet seats are open at the front, like a horse shoe, and are simply clipped onto your existing toilet seat.<\/p>\n There are no bolts or clamps, and no models with armrests.<\/p>\n The highest Clip On seats are 3 inches tall.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n An example of 3 inch tall Clip-on seat is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row 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theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Bubble seats <\/strong>– these are made of a compressed foam, which you simply push them down over the bowl of your toilet, and they are designed to grip.<\/p>\n The seats have no clamps, locks or bolts to secure them to the bowl.<\/p>\n These models do not come with armrests, cannot be adjusted in height, and have a lower weight capacity than seats which secure to the bowl with clamping or locking systems.<\/p>\n The highest Bubble seat is 6 inches tall.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n An example of a 6 inch seat of this type is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”highestrtssidelocking” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The most secure of these seats being the front locking designs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” 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text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n A large number of raised seat designs have clamps or locking mechanisms on the sides of the seat towards the rear – these lock onto the toilet bowl as the clamps, or bolts, are tightened.<\/p>\n These seats do not have armrests, and the weight capacity will be lower than the raised toilet seats with front locking mechanisms, but you can have one with a lid if you would like !<\/p>\n The tallest side locking raised toilet seat is 6 inches<\/strong>, and you can find a number of brands with very similar seats which are 6 inches.<\/p>\n Examples of 6 inch side locking raised toilet seats are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” 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custom_padding=”||70px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n There is actually only one brand that makes these seats, but they are markedly different from the other types.<\/p>\n The seats are all 4.3 inches tall<\/strong>, and some models do have armrests.<\/p>\n The clipper seats have four plastic clips which grip the outside of the toilet bowl when pushed in, exerting equal pressure evenly around the outside of the toilet bowl.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The examples of these 4.3 inch seats are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herdegen Clipper III raised toilet seat w\/ lid, Prod. 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of these models come with armrests, which can be adjustable and removable.<\/p>\n The tallest front locking raised toilet seats 5 inches<\/strong>, and they are made by quite a number of different brands – they are all very similar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Examples of 5 inch front locking raised toilet seats are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”highestrtslongterm” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||70px||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A riser is an oval, or round, ring of plastic of a specific height (from 2 to 4 inches) which is attached to the toilet under your existing toilet seat.<\/p>\n The riser is attached placing the seat bolts through the seat, as usual, and then through the riser, and on through the bolt holes in the toilet.<\/p>\n The tallest unhinged toilet riser without armrests is 3 1\/2 inches<\/strong>\u00a0– there are again a number of brands who make such risers<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Examples 3 1\/2 inch risers are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Basic riser” image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/basic-riser-no-armrests.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These risers, are only different in that like your toilet seat they have a hinge, and can be lifted to clean underneath them.<\/p>\n They attach in exactly the same way as an ordinary riser.<\/p>\n The tallest hinged toilet seat riser is 4 inches tall.<\/strong><\/p>\n An example of a 4 inch hinged toilet seat riser is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Hinged riser” image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nice-riser-sketch-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Alignment of a riser toilet seat, lid and toilet” image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/risertoiletlid-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||71px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can also find toilet seat risers with armrests.<\/p>\n The tallest toilet seat risers with risers are 3 1\/2 inches tall.<\/strong><\/p>\n An example of a hinged riser –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”Riser with armrests installed on a toilet under the seat and lid” 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These are elevated toilet seats which have legs.<\/p>\n The seat can slide up and down the legs to adjust the height – your toilet must not be taller than a certain height, depending on the brand of seat you buy.<\/p>\n The tallest raised toilet seat with legs is 4 1\/2 inches high.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Example of a 4 1\/2 inch raised toilet seat with legs –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text 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metal safety frame with a built-in seat.<\/p>\n The toilet seat on your toilet is either removed, or put in the upright position, and the frame and built in seat are placed over your toilet bowl.<\/p>\n The frames have adjustable heights, armrests and can be made of either aluminum, or steel.<\/p>\n There are also bariatric models for\u00a0 heavier individuals.<\/p>\n None of the body weight with these frames is placed on the toilet itself, and the legs distribute the weight to the floor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tallest safety frame with a raised toilet seat is 27.5 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The only example of this is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ 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_module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n “3-in-1” commodes, can be used with their commode bucket by the bedside, or just like a safety frame with a seat, they can be placed over the toilet, without their bucket.<\/p>\n To use over the toilet, you simply remove the commode bucket and place the commode over the toilet bowl.<\/p>\n The leg height can be adjusted to generally to around five different heights.<\/p>\n As with the safety frames with elevated seats, you can get the models in aluminum or steel, along with models for different weight capacities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tallest bedside commode you can use over a toilet has a seat height of 25 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The only example of this type of bedside commode with this seat height is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For those interested in learning more about using bedside commodes over a toilet, and in particular which models you can use, I have a post on the subject here – “Can A Bedside Commode Be Used Over A Toilet ?”<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to discover more about the different aspects of using a bedside commode, over, and away from a regular toilet, you should take a look at my post “Using A Bedside Commode: An Illustrated Guide”<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”highestrtsmechanical” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another option is a toilet lift.<\/p>\n Toilet lifts are for very frail or disabled individuals who don’t have the strength to sit down on, or to get back up from, the toilet seat.<\/p>\n The seat has a built-in mechanism which raises and lowers the user.<\/p>\n Some models will be a frame which is on the floor around the toilet with a lift mechanism and a seat –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A different design where the lift attaches to the toilet without legs to the floor is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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Taller toilets<\/h2>\n
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What is a raised toilet seat ?<\/h2>\n
\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”benefithighestrts” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nWho can benefit from a raised toilet seat ?<\/h2>\n
\nWith the standard height of a toilet seat being so low, for individuals with mobility problems, it doesn’t make sitting down and standing up easy, safe or comfortable.<\/p>\n\n
How high should a raised toilet seat be ?<\/h2>\n
\nIdeally, a when the user sits, their hip should not be lower than the middle of the back of their knee, so the raised toilet seat should add the height required to arrive at this sitting position. It can also be a little higher, but no lower.<\/p>\nHow to measure for a toilet seat ?<\/h2>\n
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Clip On raised toilet seat<\/h3>\n
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“Bubble” raised toilet seat<\/h3>\n
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Raised toilet seats for Medium term use<\/h2>\n
\nSeats which “lock” onto the bowl are a less temporary option than the bubble and clip-on seats.<\/p>\nSide locking raised toilet seats<\/h3>\n
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Clipper seats<\/h3>\n
Front locking raised toilet seats<\/h3>\n
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Raised toilet seats for long term use<\/h2>\n
Toilet seat risers<\/h3>\n
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Hinged toilet seat risers<\/h3>\n
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Toilet seat riser with armrests<\/h3>\n
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Tall toilet seats or seat with spacers<\/h3>\n
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Elevated toilet seat with legs<\/h3>\n
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Elevated toilet seats with safety frames<\/h3>\n
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Portable bedside commode<\/h3>\n
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Raised seat with mechanical lift<\/h3>\n
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