Category — Raised Toilet Seats and Commodes

Back up to the bed utilizing the walker or rollator (if utilizing a rollator, be sure that the breaks are in locked position) until your legs are gently touching the mattress at the center  point in the bed.  The center point refers to the point between the head and foot of the bed.

Reaching back with one or both arms, gently lower yourself and sit down at the edge of the bed.  Push walker or rollator to the side so that you can slide your legs around into sleep position. Keep walker or rollator within reach, so that it is available when you need it.

Helpful Hints: You may want to wear silken pajamas to make sliding easier.  Silky sheets are also helpful to make sliding into  resting position easier.

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To properly use a raised toilet seat, an individual should utilize his or her walker or mobility aids to get to the bathroom.  When in front of the commode, individuals are often  advised to gently turn  (not pivot)  until they are facing away from the toilet to sit.  When the back of the legs are gently touching the toilet, individuals are advised to take small steps to back up into commode position.  In other words, when you feel the back of your legs gently touching the back of the toilet, you should be properly positioned in front of a commode.

 When using a commode with armrests, reach back and place hands firmly on the armrests to gently lower yourself on the toilet seat.  Balance is important, so you may have to utilize your walker in front of the commode to gently balance and get into position if you do not have a raised toilet seat with armrests.

**If appropriate, be sure to straighten or slide your injured leg or knee out in front while lowering and siting.**

When finished, securely place hands on commode armrests, or walker to gently raise or push up from the commode. If you do not have armrests on your commode, you may have to push up from the seat or counter to raise your body.

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Raised toilet seats or three-in-one bedside commodes are often recommended for individuals who have various surgeries including knee replacement, back or hip surgeries.  One sample guideline is that after knee surgery, a patient can be advised to utilize a raised toilet seat for a minimum of 12 weeks, or more.  In each specific case or condition, all persons having mobility challenges should discuss usage of products with their surgeon and  or consult with their primary care coordinator and/or  physical therapist regularly.

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