Bathroom Aids

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Attending to bathroom needs is one of the most difficult things to do when taking care of an immobilized person. For beginners, it would be more uncomfortable compared to experienced caregivers. How will I handle it? Will I be able to do it correctly? Will the person I'm attending to be at ease with me and with my approach? So many questions will run through our minds, and our body will struggle to have the job done.

No matter at what level of expertise of care giving you are, with bathroom aids, helping a person with any toilet necessities is effortless. May it be giving a person a bath or letting him urinate and defecate. Here we highlight 6 different bathroom aids that can help disabled persons and caregivers - shower chair, shower stool, commode/over the toilet frame, folding commode, folding commode with castors, shower wheelchair/commode. You can choose from these 6 ergonomically designed bathroom aids that will suit your style, comfort and budget.

1. Shower Chair
Shower chair's has fully adjustable legs, micro holes for shower leveling, and has a slimmer design in order to fit most ...
... shower recesses. Moreover, it has the capacity to hold a maximum weight of 136 kg.

2. Shower Stool
a shower stool with padded seat. It has a carrying weight capacity of 136 kg. And, it is ideal for narrower shower recess.

3. Commode/Over the Toilet Frame
The commode/over the toilet frame is a 3-in-1 commode with interchangeable options - it can be a commode or over the toilet seat frame. It has also the option of removable back bar to enable more flexibility and fit it closer to the cistern.

4. Folding Commode
The folding commode is made of steel. You can bring it anywhere you go or set it aside in the corner if not in use. It is ideal for caravans, as its structure is straighter in design giving a shorter distance (width) between the legs.

5. Folding Commode with Castors
A folding commode with castors that are lockable so that it can be perfectly and simply used around the home, and when placed already in the desired area you can lock its castors to prevent it from moving unwantedly. Thus, you don't have to put effort in carrying it from one place to another.

6. Shower Wheelchair/Commode
A shower wheelchair/commode is highly recommended by health organizations. It is considered as one of the best available in the market. Its structure is made of aluminum and has wheels for easy transfer.