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A toilet seat riser is a toilet device that can do wonders for those who have mobility restrictions. Commonly these raised toilet seats for elderly, those with hip problems, stroke patient, and those who are having a hard time settling down and standing up in a regular seat, are made of lightweight, durable and can be fitted to almost all types of toilet bowl.

How do toilet seat riser work?

These raised toilet seats are designed not only to elevate the common toilet seat, but also provide comfort to those suffering from arthritis on the back, knees and hips. While railings placed near a toilet seat are common for mobility assistance, it is often more than a hindrance than helpful. By providing additional height atop the regular toilet bowl, a person who have mobility problem can sit down and stand up easily without the need of assistance from anybody.

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Toilet seat riser features

A toilet seat riser is usually made of lightweight, versatile and resilient material. Commonly composed of two components pinned together, the upper portion mimics the toilet bowls surface while the top creates a grip or hold on top to avoid slipping. Most raised toilets for elderly comes in the regular round and elongated forms.

Since it is a simple device only placed atop a regular toilet bowl, it does not require installation procedures. Common design uses a non-slip bottom placed atop the bowl to fix into position. These are usually made of polyethylene plastic that is manufactured in white finish to denote importance in sanitation.

Some types of these raised toilet seats have even advance features such as the arm, clamp and adjustable height. The arm or an installed railing is common for elderly since it provides them something to grip while standing or sitting down. The clamps fasten and lock in the bowl as a grip for the raised toilet seat to stay in place atop the bowl. Some still have adjustable height; the raised seat can be hoisted down or set high depending on the need of the user.

Toilet seat riser elegant and functional

For those who are too tall and do not have enough budget to customized the toilet seat can actually make use of these risers as an additional accessory on the toilet that’s not only functional but elegant as well. While they are commonly produced in white and only sold as a medical device, many bathroom and shower supplies store now offers raised toilet seats in different tones. Finding one to match the current bathroom design or motif can greatly help in the toilet bowl height problem but can bring added elegance to the bathroom too.