{"id":249,"date":"2017-08-16T17:20:50","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T17:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/?page_id=249"},"modified":"2017-09-22T14:26:01","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T19:26:01","slug":"toilet-height","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/toilet-height\/","title":{"rendered":"Toilet Height"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tdYGNq6pCIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilet Riser\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&amp;biw=1582&amp;bih=904&amp;q=toilet+riser&amp;oq=toilet+riser&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l4.162807.164485.0.164682.12.10.0.0.0.0.274.1368.0j2j4.6.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..6.6.1365...35i39k1j0i67k1j0i20k1.c59YMKFKIhk\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-261\" src=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/removable-commode-285x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/removable-commode-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/removable-commode.png 386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commode (that doubles as a raised toilet seat and safety frame) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&amp;biw=1582&amp;bih=904&amp;q=2+in+1+commode&amp;oq=2+in+1+commode&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i22i30k1l2.154964.161838.0.168868.22.21.0.0.0.0.341.2812.0j1j8j2.11.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..13.9.2377.6..0i10k1j0i131k1j35i39k1j0i67k1j0i20k1.pcCpAuvrrgE\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-266\" src=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Safety-Bars-Commode-300x239.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Safety-Bars-Commode-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Safety-Bars-Commode.png 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on TOILET RISERS click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&amp;biw=1582&amp;bih=904&amp;q=toilet+riser&amp;oq=toilet+riser&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l4.162807.164485.0.164682.12.10.0.0.0.0.274.1368.0j2j4.6.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..6.6.1365...35i39k1j0i67k1j0i20k1.c59YMKFKIhk\">\u201cHere!\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on COMMODES click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&amp;biw=1582&amp;bih=904&amp;q=2+in+1+commode&amp;oq=2+in+1+commode&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i22i30k1l2.154964.161838.0.168868.22.21.0.0.0.0.341.2812.0j1j8j2.11.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..13.9.2377.6..0i10k1j0i131k1j35i39k1j0i67k1j0i20k1.pcCpAuvrrgE\">\u201cHere!\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description of the Device<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Raised toilet seats are designed with bathroom safety in mind for individuals who have difficulty sitting down or getting up from the toilet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use of the device\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hygiene, Safety, Precautions after surgery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Temporary or Permanent Equipment Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toilet risers shown in the pictures are a more temporary short term solution that can be removed when no longer needed.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary conditions may require options that can be removed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent conditions may require remodeling or changing the physical environment. <\/span>A more permanent solution for altering toilet height is to purchase and install a higher replacement toilet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toilet risers are the \u00a0least expensive option generally around ($20), Place\/roll over commodes are around ($40), followed by the most expensive option of replacing your toilet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supports Needed (caregiver)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Individuals may need assistance with moving on and off toilet but toilet risers may help with increasing independence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each person can choose the device that meets their individual needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contraindications for Device Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be aware that a higher toilet could cause undue strain during bowel movements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toilet Riser\u00a0 Commode (that doubles as a 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