By Daylan Kempster, Assistive Technology Specialist and Director of Mobility Co
The bathroom is one of the most common places for a slip or a fall, so a few well chosen aids can make a real difference to staying safe and independent at home. At Mobility Co in Cheltenham you can see and try a full range of bathroom and toileting aids, from shower chairs and stools through to commodes, mobile shower commodes and raised toilet seats. We help you match the right piece to the person, the bathroom and how they move, so it actually gets used rather than left in a cupboard.
Wet floors, standing on tired legs and getting up from a low toilet are the three things that catch people out. The good news is that each one has a simple, dignified fix. If a fall is a real worry, our guide to reducing falls at home covers the whole house, and an occupational therapist can help you work out exactly what your bathroom needs.
In short: Mobility Co supplies bathroom and toileting aids across Melbourne, including shower chairs, shower stools, bedside commodes, mobile shower commodes and raised toilet seats. See and try them at our Cheltenham showroom at 2/136 Keys Road, or call 1300 225 203. We work with NDIS, Home Care Package, Support at Home and private customers.
Shower chairs
A shower chair gives a stable, supportive place to sit while you wash, which takes the effort and the risk out of standing on a wet floor. Our Aspire shower chairs have back support and height adjustable legs with non slip feet. The Aspire Shower Chair Wide adds a broader, higher capacity seat for larger or heavier users, and the Homecare version suits comfortable everyday use at home. For anyone unsteady on their feet in the shower, this is often the single most reassuring change you can make. You can also hire a shower chair short term while you recover.
Shower stools
If balance is reasonable and you just need somewhere to perch and rest, a backless shower stool is compact and easy to move around a small bathroom. Our Aspire shower stools are height adjustable with non slip feet, so they suit a tight space or a shower over a bath where a full chair will not fit.
Bedside commodes
A commode is a portable toilet chair for beside the bed, or anywhere the bathroom is simply too far to reach in time. It is a real help overnight, or in the first weeks of a recovery when walking to the toilet is hard work. Our Aspire commodes come with your choice of an open or a closed seat, so you can set it up to suit the person using it.
Mobile shower commodes
A mobile shower commode is a wheeled chair you can use in the shower and also roll over the toilet, so one piece of equipment quietly does two jobs. Our Aspire weight bearing platform shower commodes come in a 460mm width, and there is a heavy duty 600mm model rated to 400kg for larger users who need extra strength and room. These are a popular choice where space and budget mean one well made piece has to cover everything.
Raised toilet seats
Getting on and off a low toilet is hard on sore hips and knees, and it is a common reason people struggle after surgery. A raised toilet seat lifts the height so it takes far less effort to sit and stand. Our toilet seat raiser comes with a lid, or with arms for extra support to push up from, which many people find makes all the difference.
Cannot see what you need? We can also source other bathroom aids such as grab rails, over toilet frames and bath boards on request. Tell us the problem you are trying to solve and we will find the right answer, or point you to an occupational therapist if a fitted solution is needed.
Why choose your bathroom aids with us in Cheltenham
Bathroom aids only work if they fit the room and the person, and that is much easier to get right when you can try them first. In our showroom you can sit in a shower chair, feel the difference between a stool and a chair, and check that a commode or raised seat is the right height. We work with occupational therapists and families across Melbourne every day, so we are happy to talk through the space, the transfers and the safest option, not just hand you a box. If funding is part of the picture, we can help you understand your options through the NDIS, a Home Care Package or Support at Home, and we support DVA clients too. Once you have chosen, we deliver around Bayside and the wider Melbourne area.
Frequently asked questions
What bathroom and toileting aids do you stock?We stock shower chairs and shower stools, bedside commodes with open or closed seats, mobile shower commodes including a heavy duty model rated to 400kg, and raised toilet seats. You can see and try all of them at our Cheltenham showroom, and we can source other bathroom aids on request.
What is the difference between a shower chair and a shower stool?A shower chair has a backrest and often armrests for extra support and comfort, which suits anyone who is unsteady or tires easily. A shower stool is backless and more compact, which is better if your balance is reasonable and you just need somewhere to sit in a small or tight shower space.
How do I choose the right shower chair height?The seat should let you sit with your feet flat on the floor and your knees at about a right angle, so standing up again is easy. Our shower chairs and stools are height adjustable, and we are happy to help you set the height correctly when you visit the showroom.
Do you have shower chairs or commodes for larger or heavier people?Yes. The Aspire Shower Chair Wide has a broader, higher capacity seat, and our 600mm weight bearing platform shower commode is rated to 400kg. If you are shopping for a larger or heavier user, tell us and we will make sure the option we suggest is safe and comfortable.
What is a mobile shower commode?It is a wheeled chair you can use in the shower and also position over the toilet, so one piece of equipment does both jobs. It is a practical choice for a carer, for a small bathroom, or where one well made item needs to cover as much as possible.
Can a raised toilet seat help after hip or knee surgery?Very often, yes. After hip or knee surgery you are usually advised not to bend too far or lower yourself too much, and a raised toilet seat lifts the height so you can follow those movement rules while staying independent. A version with arms gives you something to push up from.
Can I get bathroom aids through the NDIS or a Home Care Package?Often, yes. Bathroom and toileting aids can be funded through the NDIS, a Home Care Package or Support at Home, and we support DVA clients as well. We work with occupational therapists every day and are happy to help you and your OT get the right equipment approved.
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About the author
Daylan Kempster is an Assistive Technology Specialist and the Director of Mobility Co, with close to ten years of experience helping older Australians, people living with disability and those recovering from surgery find equipment that fits real homes and real lives. Connect with Daylan on LinkedIn.
