Hi,

Basically my dad is becoming so weak and he can't move easily without
assistance. For instance, he needs assistance to go to the bathroom
for shower or to do his toilet.. I am thinking on buying for him what
it seems to be called "uplift commode assist", see ,
http://www.upliftproducts.com/commode-assist/index.html

Is there something similar here in the UK? If yes, where can i buy it.
I have also to buy some toilet rails, to place it in the bathroom, do
you have any suggestion/recommendation?

The problem is that i am not living with him. my old mum and a
brother are with him but my dad's load seems somewhat heavy for them.

Besides, i would like any link or advice to help me making his life
easier. he is mainly having problems to stand up from his bed, chair,
table and get stable afterwards on his own.


Many thanks to you

wrote:
Basically my dad is becoming so weak and he can't move easily without
assistance. For instance, he needs assistance to go to the bathroom
for shower or to do his toilet.. I am thinking on buying for him what
it seems to be called "uplift commode assist", see ,
http://www.upliftproducts.com/commode-assist/index.html
Is there something similar here in the UK? If yes, where can i buy it.

I haven't seen a spring-loaded one like that

Suppliers of "ordinary" commodes include

http://www.mobilitybuddy.co.uk/commodes
http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/modul...=18&rangeid=49
http://www.truemobility.co.uk/toilet-aids-c36.html

I have also to buy some toilet rails, to place it in the bathroom, do
you have any suggestion/recommendation?

Rails need to be put in appropriate positions to avoid strain or the
risk of further injury, so an OT's advice is often beneficial.

The problem is that i am not living with him. my old mum and a
brother are with him but my dad's load seems somewhat heavy for them.
Besides, i would like any link or advice to help me making his life
easier. he is mainly having problems to stand up from his bed, chair,
table and get stable afterwards on his own.

The local Social Work department should have Occupational Therapists who
can advise, and in many areas they will supply equipment on free loan
(and sometimes send a technician around to install it if needed) (I used
to work for such a service)

You can get toilet rails, handrails, bath board, and a raised toilet
seat from Argos.
Screwfix have handrails and some stuff in Home Bathrooms Care Range

Owain

wrote:

Is there something similar here in the UK? If yes, where can i buy it.
I have also to buy some toilet rails, to place it in the bathroom, do
you have any suggestion/recommendation?

These folks have most stuff like this at reasonable prices:

http://www.medisave.co.uk/



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Cheers,

John.

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On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:34:58 -0700, wrote:

Is there something similar here in the UK? If yes, where can i buy it.
I have also to buy some toilet rails, to place it in the bathroom, do
you have any suggestion/recommendation?


Raising the seat may be sufficient. You might also contact your
local REMAP Panel (www.remap.org.uk) who may be able to make
something suitable and help in other ways.

--
Peter Parry.
http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/