Sometimes you need a chair or a bed to be slightly raised but need to keep it simple and also need to keep the cost down while still having a solution thats safe and dependable.

Truemobility have a solution called elephant feet as seen in the image and they are available in two sizes, the 4″ set and also a 5.5″ set.

What they do is allow you to raise a chair or a bed if there are legs in place and they add those extra few inches so that what you choose to add them to is now slightly higher making it easier for you to get into bed or positioned in your chair and also useful when you are ready to exist either of those.

They are made from plastic, with the 4″ set priced at £15.50 and the 5.5″ set priced at £18.00

Of great benefit and convenience to the user and a carer in situations where a carer is needed are the combination shower and commode chairs, ideal for facilitating shower time as well as toileting.

With various types available, some designed specifically for when there is a carer attending, while others are self propelled if the layout of the room where the shower is allows for this.

They are made to be as comfortable as possible while still being suitable for exposure to water and if made well they should show little to no signs of corrosion over time if the frame of the chair does not become damaged.

Combination shower and commode chairs usually have castors because in most cases it is expected that the user will require assistance so overall the chair makes it convenient for both the user and the carer.

Some chairs of this type may be very basic looking and how comfortable it may be can be different from some of the other chairs available, while others, although more expensive will be designed for as much comfort as possible.

First and foremost is the importance of the chair’s main purpose, and beyond that the comfort and design needed will be dependant on how much someone is willing to spend as well as the individual needs of the user.

The frames of these dual shower/commode chairs are often coated in plastic to protect the steel frame, making it safe and ideal for exposure to water and steam while in the shower.

Overall these shower/commode chair combos are ideal and make for a more comfortable shower time for the user as well as being helpful to the carer.

As with all bariatric mobility products, the importance is that it must be able to support the users weight, as the ability to support the weight without worry makes the aid itself safer.

And many people with disabilities will know, sometimes the transference from one thing to another is where some of the real challenge can be, and this is where transfer boards really lend themselves well to different situations.

The good thing about a transfer board is that it doesn’t require assistance if you prefer or dont need an assisted transfer, so when a person is alone, as long as the tranfer board is reachable, they have the means to move themselves from where they currently are, that could be from bed, seating, a wheelchair etc.

Most bariatric transfer boards will support around 40 – 45 stone in bodyweight, so you know that you can move between mobility aids and home furniture safely and with peice of mind.

Transfer boards, including bariatric versions are still lightweight because extra weight of the board is not necessary for the board itself to be strong, it is down to how it is made and the materials and manufacturing process used to ensure its strength.