Galenus Medical
Carex Toilet Safety Rails – Toilet Handles for Elderly and Handicap Toilet Safety Rails, Toilet Safety Frame, Toilet Rails for Elderly and Toilet Bars for Elderly and Disabled
$63.39
- TOILET HANDLES FOR ELDERLY: Toilet bars for elderly that are great for assisting seniors at the toilet or sink. Its mobility makes a great multi-use bathroom assistance product with easy to use and folding features.
- HANDICAP GRAB BARS: Great safety device for handicap toilet or seniors who need a rail for support. It’s durable frame makes it a reliable support system for anyone in need of added support while in the bathroom.
- EASY ASSEMBLY: Toilet rails are easy to setup and install with no tools or installation needed. The toilet rail will be set up within minutes of setting up. It’s design makes it able to fit around any standard toilet for easy use and assembly.
- HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE: Toilet assist rails adjust from heights 27″ to 33″ to provide support for people of all heights. It can be easily adjusted for easy multi person use.
- 300 lbs WEIGHT CAPACITY: Toilet frame device that can handle persons weighing up to 300lbs for barbaric use making is ultra-reliable and sturdy for long term use.
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Additional information
| Weight | 9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 23.25 × 33 in |
| GTIN | 001001681588 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Product Dimensions | 20 x 23.25 x 33 inches; 9 Pounds |
| Item model number | FGB36900 0000 |
| Date First Available | August 14, 2012 |
| ASIN | B008XI0XXA |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Carex, Carex Health Brands |
S.M.C. –
I was taking my 91-year old mom with me on a trip up to Cambria, CA. I realized, a few days before we were to leave, that she would have difficulty sitting on a hotel toilet (staying at a small hotel with their one ADA room already booked)! I read the reviews of this brand, and another cheaper one, but I’m glad I went with this one! It was easy to assemble and folded small to pack into the trunk of my car. I found it to be sturdy and I liked it because it didn’t stick out too much which allowed room for my mom’s walker to be in the bathroom with her. I liked the padded bars and the rubber feet on the legs. Although I too had problems with the lock stoppers (?) popping off a few times. After looking at the picture on Galenus Medical, I realized I was putting them in on the inside instead of the outside of the folding part (dark metal). I’ll try again when we need to take it with us on another trip, but I’ll also bring duct tape to tape them in place when it needs to be in a “locked” position. Not a big issue since only one or two would pop off. My biggest worry was that I would pack it up and not check that I had all four locks! I placed a small bag on a large caliber and attached it so I had somewhere to place the locks when it wasn’t in use. It would be nice if there was somewhere on this item that you could stick the locks for storing when not needed. The bag was the best solution I could come up with. Overall, I’d recommend this brand.
BH –
Bought this for a family member to use following knee replacement surgery. It’s held up very well after 8 months of use, including at the toilet and in the shower. Adjustable legs help you find the correct height. Lightweight and easy to fold up for travel or storage. I do wish I’d bought one that allows the width to be adjusted, but other than that, this model is a great piece of equipment.
Bedford –
As an athletic woman in her early 40’s who is 5’6″ and weighs 130 lbs, I don’t mind the flaws presented with this railing system. However, I do not recommend it for any seniors to use it on a long run. Three weeks ago, I fractured my left tibia and fibula bones (the two bones connecting between the knee and ankle) from an accidental fall off the stairs. Ever since then, I have not been able to stand or walk on my left foot and have solely been relying on my right foot with the help of my fiancé, my walker, wheel chair, handle bars, etc. to sustain my body weight or to get around. After using this railing system around my toilet bowl for over a week, I can confirm that it offers me some safety around the bathroom but would not be enough for seniors. For seniors, I would recommend “KMINA – Toilet Safety Rails for Elderly” instead because of its design, construction, and weight distribution and placement. Below is my summary for this product, “Carex Toilet Safety Rails.”Pros:1. Easy and quick to assemble2. Offers some stability3. Portable4. Cost-Effective: $46.69 (tax included; free Prime shipping)Cons:● Here is my biggest issue. When I first started using it, I would place both of my hands on each side of the rails to get myself to stand up on my right foot, while my left foot, which could not bear any weight, slighted elevated and hanged in the air. In doing so, the whole railing would tilt forward with the two back feet of the rails lifting upward. So, immediately after that, I would try to pull the whole railing forward so that my hands would grab the center of the railing bars (for proper weight distribution), but then the toilet lid would fall forward. Since I don’t want to remove the lid (for sanitary reasons when flushing), I now have to make sure that, every time before I get up, I awkwardly extend my arms backward to ensure that my hands land exactly at the center of the railing bars, and then I can grab onto the bars to get up without making the whole thing tilt forward or the toilet bowl lid fall forward onto my back.● Design flaws:(1) The back of the railing should have been much heavier to counteract the user’s weight casting forward and upward, or should have been designed in a way that would make it difficult to tilt upward and forward.(2) The length of the hand rails should have been longer, or at least adjustable, so I would not need to extend my arms backward awkwardly to make sure I grabbed the hand rails at the right place before I get up.Conclusion:For $46.69, I can’t really complain too much, and I am still flexible and athletic enough use this product without having any safety issues thus far. However, I want to make sure that my first-hand user experience can help someone make an informed decision when buying a railing system for either yourself or someone else.