Toilet Safety Frame
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Need some extra support while standing or sitting at the toilet? This frame does just that but does not require permanent installation and can be found on Amazon for as low as $30 (although that price comes and goes). But this might not be the right solution for some mobility device users! Please read on…
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review by Christina
My gut feeling: Totally recommend
We originally borrowed one from the Lion’s Club for free when my husband tore his Achilles tendon. Then we bought 2 to use upstairs and downstairs. We chose this one because it feels solid when you use it. I regularly approach the toilet at high speeds, and this frame always supports me.
What works well:
- Solid, sturdy frame with comfortable hand grips
- Fits in most bathrooms
- Neutral color. I like the almond color better than white.
- More affordable price
- Fits around, not attached, so you can remove it for cleaning, etc. Doesn’t require permanent installation.
- Can be set up relatively quickly
Things to consider:
- It does look medical
- It’s a single use product, i.e., used as a toilet frame and nothing else
- This might not work for transferring, depending on your mobility device and needs. For example, this would not work for some wheelchair users when transferring because the armrest on one side cannot be lifted up and thus creates a barrier for transferring.
- Not a real replacement for grab bars
- Might need help setting it up
Christina has been using this product for over 5 years, multiple times a day.
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If you are unsure about whether this frame would work for you, consider borrowing one from a community organization in your area that loans assistive devices!
We are sharing a very similar model from a different brand because the one we found for a low price later shot up in price. It’s important to look around and sometimes wait for deals if price is important to you.
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