A soft toilet seat cushion can make a standard toilet more comfortable for someone who finds a hard seat uncomfortable, but cushioning does not necessarily address every bathroom support need. If a person has difficulty lowering themselves onto the toilet, standing back up, maintaining balance or transferring safely, it may be worth considering whether another...

Healthcare products are often described as reusable or disposable, but the difference involves more than how many times an item appears capable of being used. The product’s intended purpose, labelling and manufacturer instructions determine whether it can be safely cleaned and used again. Reusable products may offer practical value when they are designed to withstand...

For an older person, a standard toilet seat may sometimes feel hard or uncomfortable, particularly when sitting takes longer than it once did. A soft toilet seat cushion can add a padded surface and may make everyday toileting more comfortable, but softness is only one part of choosing the right product. Fit, stability, seat height,...

Bathroom equipment can solve very different problems. Some people simply want a softer toilet surface. In that situation, a soft toilet seat cushion may be enough. Others find it hard to lower themselves onto the toilet, stand again, keep their balance or move safely through the bathroom. Those problems need a different approach. An occupational...

Bathroom aids can make everyday routines easier for someone whose mobility, balance or strength has changed, but choosing the right product involves more than finding something labelled for older people or people with disability. The first question should be what the person actually finds difficult. One person may simply want a softer toilet seat, while...