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5 Best Bedside Commodes and Toilet Chairs

5 Best Bedside Commodes and Toilet Chairs
By Mike Price, OT

Bedside commodes, also known as toilet chairs, allow people who are bedridden, disabled or physically challenged to safely and conveniently go to the bathroom. All of our Top 5 Bedside Commodes are portable, sturdy, safe solutions for you and your loved ones. Let’s compare the features, benefits and customer reviews for our Top 5 Reviewed Bedside Commodes!


How to Choose a Shower Gurney: Best Options for your Loved Ones

How to Choose a Shower Gurney: Best Options for your Loved Ones
By Hulet Smith, OT

Need help bathing patients with limited mobility? Shower gurneys are the answer. Versatile, waterproof designs and durable construction maintain longevity while a range of features and accessories ensure that there's a perfect gurney out there for every patient's needs. Whether in a large hospital or a private home, shower gurneys can provide a great way to keep patients and caregivers safe and comfortable.


What is a Bedside Commode & How Do I Use One?

What is a Bedside Commode & How Do I Use One?
By Mike Price, OT

If you’re wondering if a bedside commode will be helpful for you or someone you love, this introduction has hopefully answered your questions about what these devices are and how they can contribute to accomplishing personal toileting activities. Our product experts give their top recommendation in this article.


Ultimate Guide for How to Choose the Best Shower Bath Chair

Ultimate Guide for How to Choose the Best Shower Bath Chair
By Mike Price, OT

As a way to reduce the risk of a dangerous bathroom fall for people with mobility challenges, shower chairs provide safe and comfortable support to facilitate bathing. This can contribute to independence and overall life satisfaction, by allowing people to take care of their personal bathing needs without the fear of a fall. Our product experts give their top recommendations in this article.


How to Choose the Best Pediatric Shower Chair

How to Choose the Best Pediatric Shower Chair
By Heather Collins, MSN, RN, CNOR

Maintaining the safety and dignity of our loved ones during showering is imperative to optimize their quality of life. Shower chairs provide both users and caregivers with increased comfort and confidence during showering and reduce the risk of bathroom-related falls and injuries. With a plethora of devices on the market today, you can find a product that meets just about any individual need.


The 6 Best Shower Commode Chairs for Adults [Updated for 2022]

The 6 Best Shower Commode Chairs for Adults [Updated for 2022]
By Mike Price, OT

When mobility becomes temporarily or permanently impaired due to aging, disability, illness, or injury, a shower commode chair can help to provide safety and comfort for showering and toileting needs. Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.


Best Patient Transfer Lift For Bathroom

Best Patient Transfer Lift For Bathroom
By Jeanine Clancy, MEd, BSN, RN

The EZ Lift Assist maintains safety and independence with toileting and provides users the confidence and security they deserve while completing self-care activities. With a sturdy and adaptive design, top-tier maneuverability, and dependable battery, the EZ Lift Assist will help restore privacy and freedom with toileting activities.


The 5 Best Power Bath Lifts

The 5 Best Power Bath Lifts
By Mike Price, OT

Independence is a significant factor in measuring quality of life. Employing using equipment and devices designed to expand a person’s independence can translate into happier and healthier daily living. A bath or shower lift is one of several adaptive bathroom devices that can provide independence for people with limited mobility. These electric lifts assist users in entering and exiting the tub. Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.


UltraCommode Review: RN's #1 Padded Bedside Commode

UltraCommode Review: RN's #1 Padded Bedside Commode
By Jeanine Clancy, MEd, BSN, RN

A bedside commode lowers the fall risk for users and reduces the physical strain on caregivers. The special touches of comfortable padding, contrasting color, and multiple uses of the UltraCommode Shower Commode Chair by Platinum Health make it a great option for seniors who want to retain their independence during daily self-care activities while minimizing their risk of a dangerous fall. Here is what this Nurse and customers have to say about it!


How To Bathe Someone Who is Bedridden: A Step-by-Step Guide

How To Bathe Someone Who is Bedridden: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Brittany Ferri, OTR/L

There are many ways for caregivers to make bed baths more comfortable for their loved ones. By following a set sequence and using the appropriate supplies, caregivers can improve their loved one’s hygiene, increase their well-being, and help them feel more refreshed. Our experts give their guide in this article.


Aging in Place: Affordable Bathroom Updates That You Really Need

Aging in Place: Affordable Bathroom Updates That You Really Need
By Megan Smith, PT

When it comes to these renovations for adults aging in place, it’s important to carefully consider comfort and safety measures. This guide gives you suggestions for cheaper alternatives to expensive bathroom renovations for adults aging in place. Our product experts give their top recommendations in this article.


What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Bath Chair Lift

What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Bath Chair Lift
By Mike Price, OT

Bathing has a lot of health benefits, and it should be enjoyable and relaxing. For people who have trouble safely  getting into and out of a tub because of mobility, balance, or strength issues, a bath chair lift can make a real difference in quality of life and the ability to accomplish this important daily life activity. Our product experts give their top recommendations in this article.


Buyer's Guide: How to Select the Best Bedside Commode for Seniors

Buyer's Guide: How to Select the Best Bedside Commode for Seniors
By Mike Price, OT

A bedside commode benefits anyone who can’t safely get to a toilet or bathroom. Having this device close by for people who spend a lot of time in bed helps reduce the risk of injury due to a fall on the way to the bathroom. Our product experts give their top recommendations in this article.


Elevated Toilet Seats are Essential Elderly Care Products

Elevated Toilet Seats are Essential Elderly Care Products
By Mike Price, OT

The installation of a raised toilet seat makes the bathroom experience safer and more comfortable for people with mobility challenges. Since toileting is a daily life activity, being able to do it safely and independently as long as possible can significantly contribute to quality of life for a user. Our product experts give their top recommendations in this article.


Top 5 Grab Bars for Shower and Bath Safety - [Updated for 2021]

Top 5 Grab Bars for Shower and Bath Safety - [Updated for 2021]
By Hulet Smith, OT

Grab bars greatly reduce the risk of injury while using the shower or bath. Whether you are a child or aging adult, grab bars can protect you in the case of a slip or fall. Why risk injury when there is a simple and easy-to-use tool that can be installed directly into your bathroom? Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.


5 Best Bathtub Transfer Benches - [Updated for 2021]

5 Best Bathtub Transfer Benches - [Updated for 2021]
By Mike Price, OT

Bath tub transfer benches bring an element of safety, security, and comfort to showering and bathing that people with certain mobility challenges don’t have without assistance. They also help users who can position themselves onto a bath transfer bench maintain a level of independence while taking care of their own personal hygiene needs. Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.


Top 5 Best Bathroom Safety Products for Seniors

Top 5 Best Bathroom Safety Products for Seniors
By Hulet Smith, OT

Falls are the most common causes of injuries to senior citizens. The bathroom environment adds another layer of risk, with hazards that can include uneven flooring or steps, rugs or clutter that can be tripped over slippery floors, and hard surfaces. Some of the risk can be mitigated by the equipment on our list of Top five Best Bathroom Safety Products for Seniors. Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.



Top 5 Best Bathtub Rails

Top 5 Best Bathtub Rails
By Hulet Smith, OT

More than 60% of falls happen at home. A bathtub rail can reduce your risk of a fall are worthy additions to your house and can give you the confidence and stability to bathe often to maintain your health, knowing you are safe from falling. Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.



Top 5 Best Bath Benches with Cutout [Updated for 2021]

Top 5 Best Bath Benches with Cutout [Updated for 2021]
By Megan Smith, PT

A bath bench with a cutout can safely position you in a tub or shower. Slippery bathrooms present a significant fall risk, especially to someone with balance issues due to disability or declining health. A transfer bench provides a solution to prevent being injured. Our product experts give their top five selections in this article.


Bathing Systems by Arjo: An Innovation in Patient Care

Bathing Systems by Arjo: An Innovation in Patient Care
By Hulet Smith, OT

Bathing can be a real challenge for people living with any injury, illness, or disability, both at home and in the hospital. Arjo addresses these problems with innovative solutions born from collaboration with real industry experts, offering products made with both patient and caregiver in mind. Check out these amazing bathing systems and learn more now!


6 Best Ways to Adapt Your Toilet for Better Safety & Comfort

6 Best Ways to Adapt Your Toilet for Better Safety & Comfort
By Mike Price, OT

Trouble with toileting? Using the bathroom can become a daily headache due to a variety of factors that make access uncomfortable or even impossible. Check out our best tips for how to fix this problem with inexpensive tools and effective modifications.


The Mangar Bathing Cushion: Easy and Independent Access to the Perfect Bath

The Mangar Bathing Cushion: Easy and Independent Access to the Perfect Bath
By Hulet Smith, OT

Taking the time to kneel, sit down, and stand back up again can be taxing on anyone, but especially on adults who are retired or living alone. The Manager Bathing Cushion allows for an effortless and fulfilling bathing experience for anyone seeking a peaceful, low-risk way to get inside a bathtub! 


5 Best Walk-In Bathtubs | Reviews & Costs

5 Best Walk-In Bathtubs | Reviews & Costs
By Mike Price, OT

For people in wheelchairs, bathing can be difficult and require a level of support that makes privacy in a traditional bathtub impossible. A walk-in tub provides the opportunity for users to maintain a degree of independence and discretion while still enjoying one of life's simple pleasures.


6 Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety for a Loved One

6 Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety for a Loved One
By Mike Price, OT

The best time to think about the well-being of your loved ones is before an accident occurs. Because the risk of individuals falling increases dramatically with both age and after an initial falling episode, we’ve put together a list of preventative measures to limit danger in one high-traffic household area: the bathroom!


How to Choose The Best Tub Transfer Bench - A Buying Guide

How to Choose The Best Tub Transfer Bench - A Buying Guide
By Mike Price, OT

Selecting the right bath bench for your situation can help you or your loved ones prevent life-threatening injuries due to falls in the bathroom - something that happens thousands of times a day across the world.

Bathing is a necessary part of everyone's life. However, it happens to be one of the most dangerous activities that someone with limited mobility (due to age or disability) has to complete on a regular basis. Choosing the right tub bench is a very important task.