About the Commode Chair

If you have a loved one who has been in a debilitating accident or is confined to a wheelchair because of a medical condition, you may want to invest in a commode chair. A commode chair is a wheelchair device that has a foot rest and arm rests, along with an open toilet compartment below the seat to facilitate the bathroom process for someone who doesn’t have the ability to get there efficiently.

There are also shower commodes that are constructed of waterproof material that allows the individual to be wheeled into the shower and washed thoroughly, without running the risk of any kind of leakage on the wheelchair. Some shower commode chairs also have the ability to recline, allowing shampoo to be easily rinsed from the individual’s hair. Commode chairs are a comfortable option for individuals confined to the wheelchairs because the toilet seat is padded and they are extremely durable. Generally, they are constructed from fiberglass and/or stainless steel, giving them their strength and waterproof characteristics.  Commode chairs are a highly viable alternative to the bed pan because they’re easier to remove and clean. Because the user can sit rather than lay in a bed, using the restroom in their commode chair is a much better option for the user and the caretaker.