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Product Review – Hinged Elevated Toilet Seat



Hinged Elevated Toilet Seat


MANUFACTURER
Maddak

Other Manufacturers
Rubbermaid (This product also fits under the toilet seat, but is fixed in place rather than hinged. Cost is lower – about $40.)
COST
$66
VENDORS
Maddak

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DISCLAIMER
The listing of these products is for informational purposes and individuals must use their own caution and judgment when using these resources. Functional levels and changes in judgment and reasoning are highly variable in people with dementia. Interventions must be individualized and continually assessed because those that are effective for some individuals may only work briefly and may not work at all for others.
DESCRIPTION
This hinged 3-inch high riser fits under the existing toilet seat, can be raised and lowered like a standard toilet seat, and allows the original toilet seat lid to close. As it doesn’t significantly change the appearance of the toilet, some individuals find this option more aesthetically pleasing than the standard raised seat which fits on top of the existing seat and does not allow the lid to close. It elevates the seating position by 3¨ for easy sitting and rising. Some people like hinge feature as it makes cleaning easier. It is available for both standard and elongated toilets. (A model with arm rests to assist a person lower to or push up from the toilet is also available, but without hinges.)
WHAT WE LIKE
Easily used by both males and females

Retains use of existing toilet seat

Seat can be lifted for easy cleaning

Available in both regular and elongated seat models (check your existing seat BEFORE buying – toilet seats are not returnable)
POTENTIAL CONCERNS
Only available in a 3 inch height

Costs more than a standard raised seat

Product Selection Criteria

Our goal is to teach you how to be a good consumer and to help you learn about specific products and unique product features that may enhance your safety and the safety and function of the person with dementia. The products shown in This Caring Home serve as examples only. Manufacturers continually change product specifications and the products represented may be different from those now on the market.

We realize this is not an all-inclusive list. Products featured in This Caring Home were chosen for one or more of the following reasons:
  • Affordability
  • Attractiveness
  • Availability
  • Color selection
  • Ease of use
  • Quality
  • Safety
We encourage you to discuss product selection with other caregivers and health care professionals.


How We Tested

"ThisCaringHome.org tested many products that are commonly recommended for best practices to identify the best use of these products and any potential problems in their use by caregivers and individuals with dementia. Each product included in an Expert Review was tested in a home environment, either an apartment or a single family home (or both), by at least two people. Rosemary Bakker, interior designer, gerontologist and dementia specialist, was one of the testers for every product. Whenever possible, we tested the product over time, sometimes days, weeks, or months, for:
  • Ease of use
  • Reliability
  • Potential safety issues
As a result of our testing, we're listing the pros and cons for using these products and including safety precautions for various products. These products were not tested by persons with dementia. We hope in the future to do case studies to learn more about what works and what doesn't work in a larger variety of caregiving situations and home environments."

Products listed on our website but not tested by ThisCaringHome.org are referred to as "Product Listings".


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