Toilet Seat Riser with Arms

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Toilet Seat Riser Features:

Toilet Seat Riser with Handles: Our easy-to-clean toilet seats are designed for individuals who have difficulty sitting down or getting up from the toilet

Raised Toilet Seat with Arms: The toilet seat adds 3.5 inches of height to your toilet seat, making it easier and safer to sit or stand

Adjustable Armrests: The removable metal armrests are 19.75 inches apart and can be easily removed or added without any tools; our medical toilet seat risers make perfect elderly assistance products and accessories for daily living after surgery or injury.

Tool-Free Installation: Simple locking toilet riser provides a reliable, secure fit on almost any toilet with tool-free installation

Dimensions: 19.25 inches in depth x 13.75 inches in width x 3.5 inches in height; width between arms: 19.75 inches; overall height: 8 inches; weight capacity: 300 lbs

A toilet seat riser, also known as a raised toilet seat, is an assistive device that adds height to a standard toilet seat, making it easier and safer for people with limited mobility, seniors, or those recovering from injury to sit down and stand up. These devices can be cushions that sit on top of the existing seat, permanent fixtures that are bolted to the toilet, or even a unit installed beneath the toilet itself to raise its overall height. They come in various heights and designs, some with added features like padded armrests for support.  

Types of Toilet Seat Risers

Cushion/Booster Seats:

These are typically high-density foam pads that sit on top of the existing toilet seat and lid. They provide comfort and a few inches of elevation. 

Permanent/Bolt-On Risers:

These units are designed to fit between the toilet bowl and the original seat, adding a permanent, often higher, elevation. Some are hinged for easier cleaning. 

Toilevators:

A more discreet solution that is installed under the toilet, raising the entire fixture by several inches. 

Raised Toilet Seats with Arms:

These are freestanding units that also provide stability and support with padded armrests, in addition to raising the seat. 

Who Uses Them?

Toilet seat risers are beneficial for a range of users, including:

Elderly individuals: To assist with the physical challenge of sitting down and standing up. 

People with limited mobility: To help with conditions that make low toilet seats difficult to use. 

Individuals recovering from surgery or injury: Particularly those with hip, knee, or back problems. 

People with arthritis or certain chronic conditions: Conditions like arthritis, scoliosis, or Parkinson's can make sitting on a low seat painful. 

Key Features

Height Addition:

The primary function is to add height, typically ranging from 2 to 6 inches, to make the toilet more accessible. 

Stability and Security:

Many models include features like locking mechanisms, anti-slip surfaces, or secure straps to prevent the riser from moving and causing a fall. 

Support and Armrests:

Some designs incorporate padded handles or arms to provide additional support when sitting and standing. 

Ease of Installation:

Many options are tool-free or require minimal assembly. 

Universal Fit:

Many are designed to fit both standard and elongated toilet bowls, but it is important to check measurements before purchasing. 

A toilet seat riser is used by people who find it difficult to sit down on or stand up from a standard-height toilet, typically due to mobility issues, aging, injury, or surgery recovery. By adding height to the toilet, it makes sitting and standing easier and safer, reducing the risk of falls and strain on joints like the hips and knees.  

Who benefits from a toilet seat riser?

The Elderly:

Aging often leads to muscle and strength loss, which can affect mobility and make low toilets a challenge, according to WebMD. 

Individuals Recovering from Injury or Surgery:

Conditions like hip or knee injuries or surgeries often require keeping the body in a less demanding position to facilitate healing. 

People with Limited Mobility:

Those with chronic conditions like arthritis, chronic pain, or conditions affecting leg strength or trunk flexion may find the added height beneficial. 

How to use and care for a toilet seat riser: 

Placement: Center the riser on the toilet bowl rim.

Securing: Tighten the fixing brackets by hand until the riser is secure and does not move.

Maintenance: Check and refit the riser weekly to ensure it remains properly secured and stable.

Removal: To remove, lift the riser from the back of the toilet bowl.

Key Considerations:

Toilet Shape:

Ensure the riser matches your toilet's shape, whether it's round or elongated. 

Height:

Choose a riser that adds the appropriate amount of height for the user's needs, usually between 2 to 6 inches. 

Stability:

Some risers offer additional features like handles or non-slip feet for extra support and stability.