| More than 25 million Americans suffer with arthritis | | | | will depend on who will be the primary user. If you go |
| joint pain or limited mobility and often they struggle | | | | to high, it may create difficulty for shorter people so |
| with performing daily activities that many of us take | | | | give this some consideration during your selection |
| for granted. Even a simple activity such as using the | | | | process. |
| bathroom becomes a challenging ordeal that may | | | | 4. Understand the Attaching Mechanism. Some |
| require assistance. Raised or elevated toilet seats are | | | | models fit inside the toilet, others attach on the |
| specifically designed to safely assist people with | | | | outside of the toilet with screws or clamps, and the |
| limited mobility to use the restroom without | | | | more deluxe models hinge to the back of the toilet. |
| assistance or pain. | | | | Whatever the mechanism, make sure you |
| There are hundreds of models with a vast array of | | | | understand how it works before purchase. The |
| designs that are available so it is important to | | | | stability of the person using the toilet seat will help |
| understand the important points that will help you | | | | determine how sturdy you want to go. |
| choose the best raised toilet seat for your needs. | | | | 5. Consider Additional Features. Many models come |
| Below are five points to consider before you | | | | with additional features such as padded seats and |
| purchase an elevated toilet seat. | | | | armrests, removable armrests, or microbiological |
| 1. Standard or Elongated Toilet? The first thing to | | | | treatments for the seat. On some models these are |
| check is whether the raised seat model is for a | | | | standard and on others they are optional. |
| standard round toilet or an elongated oval toilet. You | | | | 6. Compare Prices. There are a variety of places that |
| want to make sure if you purchase it that it will fit | | | | carry elevated toilet seats so check around for the |
| your particular style commode. | | | | best price for the model that has the features you |
| 2. Check Weight Limit. Usually a seat can hold up to | | | | want. Most large retail stores like Wal-mart or Target, |
| 250 pounds. If you think you may need a larger one | | | | pharmacies, and medical supply stores will carry a |
| then there are bariatric models available up to 600 | | | | variety of manufacturers. You may want to consider |
| pounds. Whatever you choose make sure it is sturdy | | | | doing your initial research on-line at sites like where |
| enough for your particular needs. | | | | you can see user reviews for a particular model. |
| 3. Check Height. Most manufacturers have models | | | | Taking the time to review these six tips should help |
| that will raise the seat by 2 to 6 inches. A standard | | | | you select the best brand and model of elevated |
| toilet is typically 14 inches above the floor. The | | | | toilet seat for your particular needs. |
| additional height provided by the elevated toilet seat | | | | |