Adding temporary disabled assistance to a bathroom.

ThisIsWeird

Brie said:

My aged MiL needed one of these and it was really helpful when I was recovering from a knee replacement.

Universal Toilet Frame, Free Standing | CareCo

Your local Red Cross may be able to provide one for a small fee.  

I ordered one from Amazon earlier - and cancelled it 10 minutes later when bro insisted it wasn't needed. As per his instructions, I ordered a grab handle instead.

His knee is fine, thankfully, so that's a biggie.

He's now surfing t'net for a comfy chair, recliner, footstool - he's going to take over the garden room. I'm almost jealous...

Moss5

On release from hospital, our GP surgery arranged an occupational therapist to visit and assess my wife’s needs.

The recommended equipment was supplied (on loan) and delivered to our door.

Most useful item was similar to this: -

https://www.cefndy.com/product/t80-raised-toilet-seat-frame/

I provided temporary support grabs using these: -

https://www.ebaysuppliers.co.uk/ProductInfo/2X-Adjustable-Drywall-Plasterboard-Builder-Ceiling-Support-Easy-Props-115%E2%80%93290CM/22695?srsltid=AeTuncqlwiLLHDUBbtEfm1q4drl7Q2t0rMlmSDs8FquN3SwkfGbNvi8adUA

ThisIsWeird

Moss5 said:

On release from hospital, our GP surgery arranged an occupational therapist to visit and assess my wife’s needs.

The recommended equipment was supplied (on loan) and delivered to our door.

Most useful item was similar to this: -

https://www.cefndy.com/product/t80-raised-toilet-seat-frame/

I provided temporary support grabs using these: -

https://www.ebaysuppliers.co.uk/ProductInfo/2X-Adjustable-Drywall-Plasterboard-Builder-Ceiling-Support-Easy-Props-115%E2%80%93290CM/22695?srsltid=AeTuncqlwiLLHDUBbtEfm1q4drl7Q2t0rMlmSDs8FquN3SwkfGbNvi8adUA

I'm liking this. I can see the potential for me building my stock of DIY equipment.

Thank you - that's all helpful.

diystarter7

Moss5 said:

On release from hospital, our GP surgery arranged an occupational therapist to visit and assess my wife’s needs.

The recommended equipment was supplied (on loan) and delivered to our door.

Most useful item was similar to this: -

https://www.cefndy.com/product/t80-raised-toilet-seat-frame/

I provided temporary support grabs using these: -

https://www.ebaysuppliers.co.uk/ProductInfo/2X-Adjustable-Drywall-Plasterboard-Builder-Ceiling-Support-Easy-Props-115%E2%80%93290CM/22695?srsltid=AeTuncqlwiLLHDUBbtEfm1q4drl7Q2t0rMlmSDs8FquN3SwkfGbNvi8adUA

Good post.
In London when someone's bee in hospital; they and for example had a fall/accident , hip, knee op/replacement etc/etc they put in place whats called a 'Safe discharge plan.' This means like if you've broken your leg, and assor will ask and or assess your ability to manage at home, EG access the bathroom/w/c bed etc etc and more often than not for broken legs etc they may fit rails and or provide simple equipment on loan FoC EG stools, toilet frames, rails, sower/bath boards etc etc inc FoC home-help for a number of weeks if you have no one to do meals etc and you is unable

Thanks

ThisIsWeird

I think we're pretty well set up, thanks DIYstart. Good to know there's help out there, but we'll see how it goes first.

Thanks everyone.

diystarter7

ThisIsWeird said:

I think we're pretty well set up, thanks DIYstart. Good to know there's help out there, but we'll see how it goes first.

Thanks everyone.

No worries.
I was hoping to help others that read these threads as well.
Good luck to you guys and a full and speedy recovery for bro

Silvertabby

Not broken, thankfully, but when I had to keep a dry dressing on my lower leg/foot I bought a waterproof cover from our local assisted living (if that's the right term) shop.  Wouldn't have worked in the bath, but was fine in the shower.

diystarter7

Silvertabby said:

Not broken, thankfully, but when I had to keep a dry dressing on my lower leg/foot I bought a waterproof cover from our local assisted living (if that's the right term) shop.  Wouldn't have worked in the bath, but was fine in the shower.

Hi

On that note and for others that may read. Not everyone has a big shower area or good access or a shower. Most have a bath. There, the item you bought/leg cover/waterproof, this could be used in conjunction with a shower board with an integrated handle - sideways getting in out of bath bit like getting in/out of bed but you sit on the board and flannel wash and have some water in the bath

Thanks

Alnat1

Had ankle surgery last year with a non-weight bearing cast to just below my knee. Best devices for helping me get in and out of the bath were a sturdy stool the same height as the bath (dressing table stool worked for me) and a zimmer frame.

Zimmer helped when I went to the loo too. I'm in my 50s and pretty agile but found trying to do up jeans when balancing on crutches wasn't easy.  

diystarter7

Alnat1 said:

Had ankle surgery last year with a non-weight bearing cast to just below my knee. Best devices for helping me get in and out of the bath were a sturdy stool the same height as the bath (dressing table stool worked for me) and a zimmer frame.

Zimmer helped when I went to the loo too. I'm in my 50s and pretty agile but found trying to do up jeans when balancing on crutches wasn't easy.  

Hi

The problem with that for most is bathrooms are small and getting back off the bottom of the bath at best of times for many is hard. In your case you must be quiet fit and have good upper body strength,

IMO, a shower board temp fitted over the bath and one poss with a built-in handle is the best and out of the way. However I hear you and it worked for you so that is good

Thanks