Raised toilet seats: Can you suggest an elevated toilet seat for my mom?
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Can you suggest an elevated toilet seat for my mom?
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Products mentioned in our answer below are provided to inform you about the types of technologies available and have not been evaluated by CanAssist. They may or may not be appropriate for your particular situation. Some technologies and devices may require an in-person assessment. Speak with your health care provider for additional information and support.
If your mom was comfortable with the model the Red Cross provided, you may want to contact the organization to ask for the brand and model. In addition, if she was happy with the elevation the device provided, it would be good to know this measurement, as raised toilet seats can add anywhere from two to six inches to a standard toilet seat.
Once you know the desired elevation, you still have a really large range of products from which to choose. Raised toilet seats can be purchased at most larger pharmacies, department-style retailers and large online retailers. Basic plastic seats can be as low as $20 (CDN). But they get more expensive as various features are added; for example, support handles, devices that lock the seat into place, lids that close, and even glow-in-the-dark seats.
Since you emphasize the importance of the seat staying securely in place, we would suggest a locking device. Below are direct links to three popular locking seats, which range in price from about $50 to $150 (CDN):
- Carex Health Brands Quick-Lock Raised Toilet Seat (at Amazon Canada)
- Drive Medical Raised Toilet Seat with Lock and Lid (at Vital Mobility Home Health Care)
- Carex E-Z Lock Raised Toilet Seat with Armrests (at RehabMart.com)
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