A raised toilet seat is a useful accessory in the bathroom for people with disabilities or those who are recovering from recent surgery. It allows the user to sit down on the toilet at a higher level than the regular seat, and so is not only easier to sit upon but also to get up from.

Some toilet seat riser models also incorporate handrails or a frame guard rail, which can give the user additional assistance to lift themselves up. It’s important to find the right model for your needs: depending on your height, you may find some models actually make the seat too high. The hand rails are useful addition if you wish to use your arms to push yourself back to a standing position.

How Can a Toilet Seat Riser Help?

These days, many toilets are designed to be relatively low compared to earlier models. This can give difficulties to people with back problems, arthritis in the knees or hips, and other problems walking or getting up from a sitting position. So an attachment that raises the toilet seat can be a boon for the elderly, handicapped, or the convalescent. Some people will like the handrails, while others may find them more of a hindrance than a help. That’s just one more reason why you need to shop around to find the right style for you.

Raised Toilet Seat Features

Many of these raised seats are manufactured in white, molded polyethylene plastic that easy to clean, and they often require no special installation. They are placed on top of the toilet bowl and kept in place with some form of non-slip padding or rubber disc. Take a look at customer reviews before you purchase to see which items have the best rating, as some users may have comments about how well they perform in specific situations.

One question that comes up sometimes in user reviews is whether the seat has an opening or depression in the front and/or back. Some people have found the lack of such a feature in some models a disadvantage.

For those who have difficulty using a regular toilet seat, having a riser attachment can make all the difference to their comfort and confidence, whether it’s something they need as a temporary measure after an operation or illness, or as a permanent accessory to help them with mobility issues.