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For an individual with mobility concerns, an item as simple as a raised toilet seat can bring greater confidence, increased privacy, independence, all while making the bathroom a safer place.<\/p>\n
I have seen how much easier it can make life, with my own elderly mom after her hip replacement at 88 years of age.<\/p>\n
But, we didn’t get to where we wanted to be straight away, we first had to navigate a number of failed tryouts with different models of raised toilet seat which were to say the least not very encouraging.<\/p>\n
You have to find the model which suits the body and health of the user, and also your toilet and bathroom.<\/p>\n
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What is a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Who should use 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 is the highest raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Types of raised toilet seat<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats for temporary use<\/b><\/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 Raised toilet seat features to consider<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to choose a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seat checklist PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to buy a raised toilet seat ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Top brands of raised toilet seats<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats near me ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How much does a raised toilet seat cost ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Does Medicare cover raised toilet seats ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What is the best raised toilet seat for after hip or knee replacement surgery ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to clean raised toilet seats ?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/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=”choosewhat” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ 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” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A raised toilet seat is a device which when attached to, or placed over, a toilet, raises up the height of a toilet seat, to reduce the distance a person has to bend down to sit on a toilet, or to stand up from it.<\/p>\n Certain types of raised toilet seats, which attach to the toilet bowl rim using side fixings, or clamping devices.<\/p>\n Other forms of raised toilet seat do not attach to the toilet seat, but are incorporated into a freestanding frame, which is placed over the bowl of the toilet.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _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=”choosewhat” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” 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 Anybody who suffers with mobility issues, weak legs and hips, or is recovering from hip, or knee replacement surgery, would likely benefit from using a raised toilet seat.<\/p>\n Typically, elderly adults who are frail or suffer from the various problems I noted will use them in some form, or other.<\/p>\n Sufferers of the following health conditions will often benefit from the use of a raised toilet seat –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My mom, who is now in her 90s, eventually decided to use a bedside commode as her raised toilet seat.<\/p>\n The seat is held on a freestanding aluminum frame above the toilet, and as such, cannot detach itself from the toilet, or wobble around.<\/p>\n To our delight, the bedside commode has worked flawlessly as a raised toilet seat, since her surgery over 4 years ago.<\/p>\n As mom has gained in strength, we adjusted the height of the legs for her, slightly lowering it – this is not something you can do on most models which attach to the toilet bowel, as in general they are a fixed height.<\/p>\n You do want to note that there is a wide variety of weight capacities across all the different types of raised toilet seats, so you will want to check, especially if you are buying a seat for a larger person.<\/p>\n To make the task easier for you, I have written a post with the name, product number and weight capacity, of as many raised toilet seats as I could find –<\/strong> “Raised Toilet Seat Weight Capacity: Over 180 Examples”<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _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=”choosewhat” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” 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 A raised toilet seat should be high enough that when sitting, the user’s hip is no lower than the back of their bent knee.<\/p>\n This is especially important if the raised seat is for someone who is recovering from posterior or lateral hip replacement surgery.<\/p>\n If you need to know all about how to sit, and many other precautions to be observed after a posterior or lateral hip replacement surgery, I have a few articles which cover this in depth –<\/strong><\/p>\n “Do You Need A Raised Toilet Seat After Hip Surgery ? A Guide With Illustrations”<\/strong><\/a>, and “How To Sit In A Chair After Hip Replacement: An Illustrated Guide”<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n A raised toilet seat should also not be so high, that the user’s feet are left hanging in the air, as the feet may to go to sleep from restricted blood circulation, which can lead to falls when standing up.<\/p>\n To learn more about how to calculate the correct raised toilet seat height, you can check out my post here, – “How High Should A Raised Toilet Seat Be ?”<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Raised toilet seats, which fix to the toilet bowl are available in a range of heights from 1 inch to 6 inches, and freestanding seats, which have adjustable height legs typically have a seat height range from 17 to 23 inches above the floor. Some models have a maximum as high as 27 1\/2 inches from the floor.<\/p>\n You will find examples of the different types of raised toilet seats, and their heights, in the post listed above.<\/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=”choosewhat” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” 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 Before you get a raised toilet seat, you will also have to measure your toilet to find out which shape seat you need –<\/p>\n Some seats only come at the right size for a standard or round shape bowl, and some are only for a larger elongated bowl, and others fit both.<\/p>\n To find out how to make the measurements, you can go to my post here – “<\/a><\/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=”4.17.6″ _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=”choosewhat” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” 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 The tallest seats which attach to your toilet will give an additional 6 inches to the toilet seat height.<\/p>\n The tallest freestanding raised toilet seat which you place over a toilet is the OasisSpace Stand Alone Safety Frame and Raised Toilet Seat, which has a maximum seat height of 27.5 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n 3-in-1 bedside commodes can also be used as raised toilet seats, and the tallest of these is the 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 If you are in search of a very high form of toilet seat, raised or otherwise, I would suggest looking this article of mine, which deals specifically with the subject, “What Is The Highest Raised Toilet Seat ?”<\/a><\/strong><\/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 module_id=”choosewhat” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” 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