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It is easy for us to take the small everyday actions for granted. Sometimes it is hard for us to imagine how life could be different, from what comes instinctively to us. Unfortunately, there are many people who find it difficult to go to the toilet on their own and need some assistance in the form of toilet aid. It is generally more difficult for those who are disabled or elderly but there could be other reasons as to why you need assistance.

For those who seek more independence, there are plenty of different options for different bathroom and toilet adaptations. To make life a little easier for those who struggle with mobility, there are plenty of different additional apparatus to help those needing the toilet while ensuring they maintain their dignity.

Assisted Toileting

Using functional rooms, such as the bathroom to go to the toilet, is the second biggest problem faced by families with a severely disabled member of the family. As an average, humans go to the toilet around 8 times a day; for those with physical impairments, this is a struggle for them everyday.

The second most common reason as to why someone enters residential care is because of bladder and bowel issues. Because of these reasons, it is essential that there are toilet aids to help with those that need it. At Solutions Plumbing, we have had plenty experience installing these additional aids and helping to make a safe and easy environment for those who need it.

Types of Toilet Aid

Every year the Disabled Facilities grant over 40,000 homes with adaptations to ease life at home. Of this amount, most of the amenities that they offer are bathroom adaptations. There are many different types of features to add to your bathroom to aid the elderly and disabled, these include:

• Padded Raised Toilets
• Bariatric Commodes
• Toilet Frames
• Toilet Platforms
• Toilet Support rails
• Wash and Dry Toilets

Toilet adaptations can give you the independence you need to live life independently and with dignity, without the need of ongoing support each time you need the toilet.

Would You Benefit from Toilet Adaptations?

You may be facing some difficulties that there are many solutions to, to make your toilet experience that much easier. Ask yourself these questions and see if it might be beneficial for you to have some toilet aid:

• Do you have difficulty getting on or off of the toilet?
• Do you struggle with any other day-to-day activities?
• Have you needed help to go to the toilet before?
• Do you currently use a riser recliner chair?

If you have said ‘yes’ to one or more of these questions, then you may want to consider looking into toilet assistance. At Solutions Plumbing, we are more than happy to assist you with installing any supports for your bathroom.

Further Information about Toilet Aids

There are many benefits to installing toilet aid to your household. You will maintain your independence and dignity and save money in the long-run as it will mean that there is no need for a carer to assist you. It also helps to make it easier for you to get on and off the toilet and avoid any discomfort and worsen your situation.

To find out more information regarding toilet, bathroom or building adaptations, Trent Valley Plumbing & Building Ltd will be pleased to offer some guidance.