Homepro Medical Supplies

At Homepro Medical Supplies, we believe the more you know the better decision you can make about your home medical equipment needs. This means a better home care experience for you or your loved one. When it comes to bathroom safety equipment, your options are numerous and varied. All the various products may even make you feel overwhelmed. We’re here to help you understand the bathroom safety products we offer to assist you in your purchasing decision. The first piece of bathroom safety equipment we want to discuss is the shower chair commode. This product offers numerous benefits for both the user and their caregiver. What is a Shower Chair Commode? A shower chair commode is a combination of three pieces of medical equipment: a wheelchair, a shower chair and a commode.

1. Wheelchair– shower chair commodes come with both smaller wheels, often called casters, and larger back wheels commonly seen on wheelchairs.
2. Shower chair– shower chair commodes are made to resist rust and stay safe even when they get wet, just like a shower chair.
3. Commode– shower chair commodes have commode-style seats. Similar to commodes, shower chair commodes can be used over most standard toilets. They can also be used separately as most models come with portable buckets.

Using the best parts of wheelchairs, shower chairs and commodes makes shower chair commodes very useful in the bathroom and in other rooms in your or your loved one’s home. Who should use a Shower Chair Commode? There are a number of people who should use a shower chair commode:

• Those with restricted mobility can use shower chair commodes to get to and from the bathroom
• Anyone who cannot transfer to a toilet
• Anyone who has a roll-in shower and has difficulty standing for prolonged periods of time in the shower
• For anyone who suffers from accidents as a result of incontinence

Shower chair commodes can also benefit caregivers who may not be able to safely lift a patient or loved one off a wheelchair onto a toilet or a shower chair. What useful features do Shower Chair Commodes have? There are many different features that differ from model to model to help both users and caregivers:

• Aluminum frames– this makes shower chair commodes lightweight and easy to transport. It also helps them resist rust from repeated use in the shower.
• Large rear wheels– users can propel themselves from room to room instead of depending on a caregiver or loved one.
• Casters- these small wheels make it easier for caregivers to transport the person using the shower chair commode to and from the bathroom.
• Commode-style seats- these fit over most standard-size toilets (some models fit elongated toilet seats as well). They also allow for the shower chair commode to be used a commode. Most seats are made of vinyl or plastic that is easily cleaned and suited for shower use.
• Removable bucket- allows for use over a toilet or as a commode in any room of your home.
• Removable vinyl seat back- makes for easy cleaning when the shower chair commode isn’t in use.
• Bariatric models– there are also heavy duty bariatric shower chair commodes with higher weight capacities.

Homepro Medical Supplies offers different models of shower chair commodes, each with their own specific features and benefits. Take a look at the shower chair commodes we offer and make your purchase online or over the phone today!