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Updated August 2022<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Raised toilet seat for a large person.\u00a0Raised toilet seats for large people come in a range of weight capacities all the way up to 1200 lb, differing widths up to , and depths\u00a0<\/strong><\/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_toggle title=”CONTENTS – Overview & Quick links” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n How to measure for a raised toilet seat ?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats for larger people<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best raised toilet seats for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best heavy duty riser for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best raised toilet seat with legs for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Best safety frame with raised toilet seat for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best bariatric commodes for over the toilet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best elongated raised toilet seats for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best extra wide raised toilet seat for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best extra wide and elongated raised toilet seat for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best extra tall raised toilet seat for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 300\u00a0 – 399 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 400\u00a0 – 499 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 500\u00a0 – 599 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 600\u00a0 – 699 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 700\u00a0 – 799 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with an 800\u00a0 – 899 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 1000\u00a0 – 1099 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats with a 1200 lb weight limit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Extra wide raised toilet seats for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Elongated raised toilet seats for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Extra tall raised toilet seats for a large person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Features to consider on a raised toilet seat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to choose a raised toilet seat ?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n FAQs<\/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″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ 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 _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Raised toilet seats which fit to the toilet bowl, as well as having different weight capacities, come in a range of heights which can raise the toilet seat level by 2-6 inches.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Most of the standard models are not exactly suited to a larger framed, or a taller individual<\/strong>, as they either are too small, or they can’t take the weight.<\/span><\/p>\n The brand Big John has seats with a capacity of 1200 lb<\/strong>, but they only raise the seat by 2.5″,<\/strong> which, although they are far wider than an ordinary toilet seat, may not be enough of a lift if you have an individual who has trouble with sitting due to illness, or to frailty, and you really wanted 4-6 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n With a bariatric commode (heavy duty) used as a raised toilet seat over your toilet, you can raise the toilet seat level as high as 24″ from the floor on many models<\/strong>, and you can get them in wider than standard versions for larger hips as well. <\/span><\/p>\n Some other bedside commodes can be used over a toilet and will also have armrests which you can raise, and lower<\/strong>, to enable easy access for a caregiver, or so the user can transfer horizontally to a wheelchair, or a bed.<\/span><\/p>\n Personally, I would suggest a bariatric commode that you can use, either over the toilet as a raised toilet seat, or in the bedroom if the user’s mobility is limited – they do come in a variety of widths, depths, heights and with differing weight limits.<\/span><\/p>\n We will take a look at all of that.<\/span><\/p>\n My elderly mom has been using a bedside commode over the toilet for around 20 months, and she finds it very practical due to the large armrests, and the solid frame.<\/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” 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=”measurelarge” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To measure for a raised toilet seat you will need to find the seat height which will keep your hip higher than, or roughly level with, the back of your knee when you are seated.<\/p>\n Secondly, you are going to want to find out what shape of toilet you have, if you are attaching a raised toilet seat to the bowl of your toilet.<\/p>\n There are two shapes of toilet –<\/p>\n Raised toilet seat manufacturers make seats which are universally fitting, or fit to one of the two types only. So you need to know which type you have if you can’t find a universally fitting seat.<\/p>\n This is not an issue if you are using any type of seat in a frame – either a safety frame with an elevated toilet seat, or 3-in-1 bedside commode, both of which hold the seat over your toilet in a freestanding frame.<\/p>\n If you want to find out about the ways of measuring the height of raised toilet seat that you need, and the size of your toilet, you can check out my post here – “How To Measure For A Raised Toilet Seat ?”<\/a><\/strong><\/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=”types” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following are different types of raised toilet seats, or equipment, which raise a toilet seat, and are best suited for larger individuals –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As you will have noticed I have included bedside commodes, and that is because they can be place over a toilet and used as a raised seat, and in general have a wider range of higher weight capacities, as well as having quite a few wider models.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I am only listing seats which can hold a minimum of 300 lb in weight.<\/p>\n I will be looking first at –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _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” 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=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ 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=”best” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The models here are not just standard raised toilet seats, but also bedside commodes which can be used over a toilet, and which are often far wider, taller, and often have a far higher weight capacity than a raised toilet seat.<\/p>\n Some models will of course combine several features, and that will be noted.<\/p>\nHow to measure for a raised toilet seat ?<\/h2>\n
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\nIf you don’t want to go through the whole article and pick through all the lists to find what you want, I have chosen examples of what I think are very good models in each of the categories I listed above.<\/p>\n