Toilet Aids & Commodes
The right aid can make the bathroom safer and standing up easier. From bedside commodes to raised toilet seats and safety rails, we will help you find the one that fits your bathroom and your needs, then ship it or set it up locally.
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Each type solves a different problem. Here is what they are and who they help, in plain terms.
A portable chair with a seat and a removable bucket, placed near the bed for when reaching the bathroom is difficult. Shop bedside commodes.
The most versatile option: use it as a standalone bedside commode, as a raised seat over the toilet, or as a safety frame around the toilet.
The armrest lowers out of the way so someone can slide sideways to and from a wheelchair, making transfers safer and easier.
Wider seats and higher weight capacities for greater support and comfort. Standard commodes hold around 300 lb; bariatric models go higher, often 400 to 650 lb depending on the model.
Add height to an existing toilet so sitting down and standing up takes less effort. A simple, low-cost aid for tight bathrooms. Shop toileting aids.
Support arms that mount around the toilet to give a steady handhold when sitting down and standing up. Some models attach to the toilet, others stand on the floor.
Combine bathing and toileting: a bench that helps someone slide over the edge of the tub, with a cutout so a commode bucket or toilet access can be used too.
Buckets, disposable liners, splash guards, and seat covers that keep a commode clean and easy to empty.
Five questions point you to the right product.
By the bed, use a bedside or 3-in-1 commode. Over the toilet, a raised seat or a 3-in-1 as a riser. Beside the toilet, a safety frame or rails.
Standard commodes hold about 300 lb. For more support, choose a bariatric or heavy-duty model with a wider seat. Confirm the exact rating on each product.
If someone moves to and from a wheelchair, a drop-arm commode makes side transfers much easier.
Adjustable-height legs let you set the seat so the user's feet rest flat and standing up is easier. Most commodes adjust; raised seats add a fixed height.
A removable bucket with a snap-on lid and disposable liners make cleanup simple. Splash guards help keep things tidy.
Not sure which type fits your bathroom or needs? Call us and we will help you match the right aid.
Affinity Home Medical is a locally owned medical equipment store serving Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah communities since 2011. See commodes and toilet safety aids in person at our showroom and get help choosing the right size and type, or order online and we will ship nationwide.
A bedside commode is a portable chair with a toilet seat and a removable bucket underneath. It is placed near the bed or a chair so someone can use the bathroom without walking to the toilet, which helps when mobility is limited or the bathroom is far away.
A commode is a standalone chair with its own bucket that can be used anywhere in the room. A raised toilet seat adds height to your existing toilet to make sitting and standing easier. A 3-in-1 commode can do both, used at the bedside or placed over the toilet.
A 3-in-1 commode does three jobs: it works as a standalone bedside commode, as a raised seat placed over the toilet, and as a safety frame around the toilet for support. It is the most versatile choice for changing needs.
Standard commodes are commonly rated around 300 lb. Bariatric and heavy-duty models hold more, often 400 to 650 lb depending on the model. Choose a rating comfortably above the user's weight and confirm the exact figure on the product you pick.
Empty and rinse the removable bucket after use, or use disposable commode liners so there is no bucket to scrub. Wipe the seat and frame with a mild cleaner. A snap-on lid and splash guard help keep things tidy between uses.
Coverage varies. A bedside commode can be a covered durable medical equipment item under Medicare when a physician documents a medical need, but requirements and paperwork change and depend on your plan. Check with your insurer or Medicare and your doctor before you buy.
Affinity Home Medical has a Salt Lake City showroom where you can see commodes and toilet aids in person, with local delivery and nationwide shipping. Call 801-906-3900 or browse the products above.
Tell us the bathroom setup, the user's weight, and how they transfer. We will point you to the right commode or aid.
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