#bedsidecommode

The Commode chairs have great importance in the life of people who are unable to use the toilet in a regular way and looking for additional assistance. This is especially true for the elderly and people living with disabilities. Commode chairs have designed in such a way so that it allows the person to use it by the bedside, be wheeled into a toilet, or store it away for travel. The portability feature of commode chairs makes them convenient to be moved to different rooms wherever the user is and then wheeled back into the toilet for emptying out and cleaning up. Commode chairs can be helpful to eliminate the risks for people with limited mobility.

Features Need to Look For

Versatility

Before buying a commode chair it is important to check for versatility factor. It is considerable fact that if you choose a standard variant then it can help you with defection only, whereas a 2-in-1 variant is helpful in both showering and defecation. If we talk about the later variant then it may be of great help to the elderly or disabled who have difficulties frequently transferring from one disability and to the other.

Weight-bearing Capacity

Always choose the weight-bearing capacity as it can play a great role in the choice of a commode. If are going for purchasing of standard commode chair then the weight-bearing capacity is generally around 200 pounds.

In standard commode, the weight-bearing capacity is generally around 200 pounds. Although in case of a larger size of the user the standard commode variant may present problems. There always remain risks of arm support failure, buckling of commode legs, or slippage. To fix this problem a heavy-duty variant may come in handy. The strong metal handles of the heavy-duty variant with larger seating surface and weight-bearing capacity of up to 300 kg the heavyweight variant can accommodate heavy patients.    

Height Adjustability

Before purchasing a height-adjustable variant, it is good to think about the requirements. In case if you want to use your commode in multiple locations the height-adjustable variant may serve your purpose better. But in case if you don't need to shift your commode chair to multiple locations then choosing a non-adjustable height variant may be enough.

Storage Space