What is a toilet incline lifts?

Imagine trying to balance on a see-saw and you wouldn’t feel very secure. Imagine trying to stand on an incline without the means to balance. Imagine trying to sit in a chair that isn’t attached to anything and you would fall over. Those are just a few of the situations you may find yourself in while using a standard toilet. They are all quite uncomfortable and quite embarrassing when trying to maintain dignity in the bathroom. A traditional toilet requires you to sit on the seat, which lowers down into a squatting position, which takes work and nerve recovery to do on a regular basis. When you are done with your business, you must get off the toilet and adjust it to your natural body movement, which means putting your feet on a table or stool to take your weight and balance.

 

Why are they needed?

Constipation: As people with disabilities lose their ability to hold urine and bowel movements, they lose mobility and independence as they no longer feel the need to use a toilet. As a result, many find themselves unable to use a conventional toilet because the physical act of sitting and straining to go requires leaning forward from their chair to reach the height of the toilet seat. The problem becomes even worse when going potty at night. When not pottying at night, people often resort to going into their bed or another uncomfortable place to relieve themselves, requiring a night diaper to sleep. A toilet incline lifts, therefore, provide the mobility people need to keep the bathroom on a level surface that makes it more comfortable for them to relieve themselves.

 

 

What are the different types of lifts?

 

The toilet incline lifts are the most versatile kind of toilet lift. There are two main types: straight slat type lifts and curved slat type lifts. The straight slat style of toilet lift is easiest to install because it simply includes a metal bar that slides down into the space where the toilet bowl usually would be. The slat style lift provides less mobility and difficulty in positioning. Can I place the toilet handle up or down? Yes. If you are uncomfortable using the toilet without your hand supporting your body, you can install the toilet handle up.

 

How do they affect someone’s life in the bathroom?

In a low-stress, low-impact way, a toilet incline lift works to help older people and those who are disabled enjoy the benefits of using the toilet, including privacy, the ability to move one’s body freely, mobility, and freedom from the dangers of falling. What happens if someone has a knee replacement and can’t use a toilet or move their legs? Many lower-limb, knee replacement patients can benefit from toilet incline lifts. These lifts are a simple and effective way to help them transfer from a wheelchair to a toilet without additional assistance. As they require no help from anyone in the bathroom, they are a wonderful option for individuals who aren’t able to use other types of lifts, such as bed rails or bath seats. Patient Transfer Lifts can be installed in various ways.