Negotiating the tricky turns, slippery tiles and tight spaces of a bathroom can be a daunting challenge for someone who is recuperating from an injury or prolonged stay in hospital, and installing or using bathroom assists is an excellent way to increase safety and ease of use of these facilities.

There are many types of bathroom assists, each designed to help navigate particular areas or lend strength for specific afflictions. A commode, or raised toilet seat can help with using the toilet, and a transfer bench or shower chair can make for a more safe and comfortable bathing experience.

A commode is useful for when an individual has difficulty navigating within the bathroom at all, and stands alone to be used in a more comfortable location. Raised toilet seats come in many different styles; some have grips while others lock in place to better assist individuals with back, hip, leg or knee infirmity that makes lowering and standing difficult.