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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Feb 9 7:27am | Replies (28)

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@immaggiemae

Becky, RMS is just the brand name for some safety rails that go around a toilet, something to grab on to for stability. I’ve looked at reviews for several but not all seem stable for someone with dementia who might not grab both at once, approaching from directly in front of the toilet but rather from one side or the other, transferring from a walker or just another grab bar on a bathroom wall. Someone with a knee or hip problem, not dementia, would be more likely to put weight on both sides at once.
I’m hoping to find someone here who has actually used one that would work without tipping if a person grabbed it more haphazardly. We do have an installed grab bar on one side, on the wall, but there is a vanity on the other side that doesn’t come out far enough to put a grab bar on it. He grabs the wall side with both hands.

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I got the RMS model for my mom (93 yo) and now one for my husband (vascular dementia). The RMS model has arms which slope down a bit so the person doesn’t have to approach directly from the front, plus that makes it easier for the helper to do cleansing, as needed. I’ve seen both in use a lot and never any problems with the frame tilting.
There are toilet side rail options which attach directly to the toilet via the toilet seat screws, but be careful, most modern toilet seats have plastic screws and if you use too much pressure to remove the nuts, they’ll snap off.
Some people get a bedside commode, remove the bucket, and place it over the toilet. You can often get one for free from community groups, your county Area Office on Aging would know who to call.
Hope this helps😊