The Best Toilet Surrounds, Risers, & Commodes for Seniors
Key Takeaways
- To help maintain dignity and independence in the home, toileting aids are designed to make going to the toilet a much easier experience for those who struggle
- Toilet safety frames attach to the toilet seat and provide sturdy handles to grab, aiding with balance while sitting on or standing from a toilet
- Commodes can assist individuals recovering from recent hip or knee surgery, or those who have a physical condition that make toileting difficult
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As you get older, do you find it more difficult to sit and stand after using the toilet? You're not alone. It’s one of the common problems people face as they age. You might also have trouble making it to the bathroom on time. But there are several toileting aids that can help solve these challenges and let you stay independent!
- Toilet Surrounds and Safety Frames: A sturdy frame that surrounds your toilet offering you a place to hold for support as you sit and stand.
- Raised Toilets Seats: A higher seat makes it easier to sit and stand with less bending, reducing pain for people with arthritis.
- Commodes: A portable toileting solution, you can keep a commode in your bedroom so you don’t need to walk as far at night, as you recover from an injury, or if you need a closer option.
- Urinals: If you are unable to leave your bed, urinals offer a simple solution.
- Wiping and Personal Hygiene Aids: If it is hard to reach when wiping, a wiping aid can help.
- Grab Bars: Grab bars are another helpful option to give you support as you sit and stand from the toilet.
Find the best solution for your toileting needs!
- The Best Toilet Surrounds and Safety Frames
- The Best Raised Toilets Seats
- The Best Commodes
- The Best Urinals
- The Best Personal Hygiene Aids
- The Best Grab Bars
The Best Toilet Surrounds and Safety Frames
Homecraft Uni-Frame Folding Toilet Rail
This height adjustable, economical safety frame easily mounts onto your existing toilet. The aluminum frame offers support for people arthritis or poor balance, and those recovering from hip or knee surgery.
Homecraft Adjustable Toilet Surround
Available in aluminum and bariatric steel, this height adjustable toilet surround has comfortable padded grips that you can hold as you sit and stand from the toilet. Plus, it’s easy to move to use with a different toilet or when not in use.
The Best Raised Toilets Seats
Savanah Raised Toilet Seat
A raised toilet seat means less bending, making it easier to sit and stand from the toilet. Available as a 2”, 4”, or 6” riser, this seat is designed to fit standard toilets.
Homecraft Savanah Raised Toilet Seat with Lid
While some people prefer the convenience of an open seat, if you prefer a lid, here’s your best option! Also available in 2”, 4”, and 6” heights, this riser fits most sizes and shapes of toilets.
Homecraft Raised Toilet Seat with Arms
This riser combines additional height with supportive handles, two features designed to make sitting and standing from the toilet easier.
The Best Commodes
Standard Commodes
Homecraft Adjustable Height Mobile Commode
This mobile commode can be wheeled over a standard toilet to eliminate the use of a bowl. It features an easy to clean hygienic blow moulded aperture seat and swinging drop arms, which can be detached for side transfer.
Homecraft Folding Commode and Toilet Surround
This lightweight, aluminum folding commode can also be used over the toilet, as a toilet surround. The toilet surround provides extra support and safety when lowering and raising, eliminating the need for a grab rail.
Bariatric Commodes
Atlantic Bariatric Commode Shower Chair
Designed for use in the bedroom as a bedside commode or in the bathroom as a shower chair. The armrests are created to swing back, drop down, detach, and include an easy-to-operate hygienic arm catch.
Homecraft Stirling Elite Bariatric Toilet Frame
Designed for the larger user, the commode has a larger seat than standard toilet frames, resulting in a more comfortable experience. The rotated moulded, contoured clip-on seat can be easily removed for cleaning.
Want to make your commode a little more comfortable? A padded raised toilet seat provides a comfortable cushion.
The Best Urinals
Homecraft Male Urinal Bottle
If you have limited mobility or are bed bound, a urinal can be a convenient bathroom aid. This is a great, economical option for male users!
Spill-Proof Urinal
This spill proof urinal comes in male and female versions and has an anti-reflux spout!
The Best Personal Hygiene Aids
Our Popular Bottom Buddy
If reaching is difficult, the Bottom Buddy is a useful toileting aid. The head grips any toilet paper or wipes. Then release it with the push of a button.
Our Popular Flexible Splash Guard
Used to close gap between the seat and bowl. Installs quickly and easily onto standard toilet seats.
The Best Grab Bars
Grab Bars
Homecraft Chrome-Plated Steel Grab Bars
Looking for support when you’re standing and sitting from the toilet? This attractive chrome grab bar offers a place for you to hold for support.
Homecraft Textured Insulated Grab Rails
For a good grip even when wet, use an insulated grab bar. It can be used next to the toilet or for support when stepping in and out of the shower or bath.
Support Rails
Homecraft Devon MKII Folding Support Rail
This support rail mounts to the wall and provides a secure grip for users as they sit and stand from the toilet. When not in use, it folds flat against the wall to save space.
Homecraft Devon Floor-Mounted Folding Rail
Prefer a different mounting option? This support rail mounts to the floor for support when you need it and it folds away for convenience when you don’t!
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