How can our seniors maintain their personal hygiene practices?

Waking up in the middle of the night and feeling the need to use the bathroom can be difficult, especially if you have mobility limitations. Getting out of bed, feeling your way to your destination, using the bathroom, and returning to bed is tedious and very inconvenient. For older adults and people with reduced mobility, going to the bathroom poses serious dangers in addition to waking other members of the household. What could happen if the person accidentally slipped while in the bathroom? If the person also lives alone, which is not uncommon, would help arrive instantly?

Fortunately, older adults do not have to worry about experiencing these distressing situations. Recent technologies have created various independent-living products that allow seniors and people with mobility issues to move around safely and comfortably with little or almost no assistance.

Commodes or the Facilli-T^MC independence chair are independent medical devices that provide assistance in the bedroom and bathroom. For frail older adults who lack stability, having a commode can be particularly useful. These devices offer convenience because users do not need to go far or experience additional discomfort. People with balance and mobility issues are often at risk of falling in the bathroom. Wet bathroom floors also contribute to this risk. More often, out of fear of falling, people with reduced mobility will even avoid using the bathroom by themselves.

Family members need to understand why older adults are afraid of using the toilet. If you have ever experienced a fall, you should know what it feels like to be helpless in such circumstances. Statistics show that 29 million falls were recorded in 2014, resulting in approximately seven million injuries. This reveals that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States. In nursing homes, half of older adults experience such an incident every year.*

Commodes reduce the likelihood of falling because they make it easier for older adults to access the toilet. Hygie’s Facilli-T^MC  commodes function as portable toilets, with a removable seat (covered with a liner and an superabsorbent pad), reducing the user’s trips to the bathroom.

Facilli-T^MC  creates a sense of security and independence for the aging population. Similar to a standard 3-in-1 composite commode, it can easily be converted from a portable toilet to a chair placed over a toilet bowl or into a raised seat. You do not have to worry about going to the bathroom at night because it can be placed beside the bed with a hygienic envelope containing an absorbent pad to cover the open bottom of the seat for hygiene purposes. Its one-piece design is very sturdy and does not corrode.

The commode is adjustable to accommodate the user’s height. Very elegant, it is comfortable and not as cold as ordinary toilets. When not in use, you can fold it and discreetly store it in a closet or under the bed. It also has sturdy arms to support the user, and these armrests are removable for easy storage when not in use.

In conclusion, these Facilli-T commodes^MC are independent-living products that provide older adults and people with reduced mobility with plenty of privacy. They ensure users’ physical safety and personal hygiene while allowing you to continue living your lifestyle as before.