Obesity and toileting
Obesity affects every area of life
A new report has highlighted that 60% of British adults are now overweight or obese, and one in ten obese adults are morbidly obese.
To help overweight people deal with daily life, Clos-o-Mat has developed a range of bariatric solutions to help them at least go to the toilet with dignity and optimum hygiene.
Now, stronger and bigger toilet seats and benches, toilet lifts and hoists can be used singly or in any combination with a Palma Vita wash and dry toilet to meet personal hygiene needs. They have all been proven in tests to withstand up to 362kg (57stone).
Robin Tuffley, Clos-o-Mat marketing manager, points out that:
“The healthcare industry tends to focus on helping people lose weight, and can forget that size has a huge impact on one’s ability to do basic things, like manoeuvre onto the toilet, to sit on it properly for efficient bladder and/or bowel evacuation, reach to clean oneself afterwards.
“We go to the loo at least eight times a day on average, so it’s actually something that needs much more consideration. We are the only company that gives overweight people and their health professionals, in one place, a comprehensive solution to their toilet needs. And to help them make an informed choice, we have produced a white paper detailing the considerations in the ‘smallest room’.”
Obesity and Toileting
The white paper, Guidance and Considerations in Toileting Provision for Bariatrics, is available for free download. Just click http://www.clos-o-mat.com/images/downloads/bariatric-wp.pdf (the link will open in a new browser window)
Clos-o-Mat is Britain’s biggest provider of toileting solutions for disabled people, all designed to give everyone optimum independence, dignity and control over their personal hygiene. Founded 55 years ago, the British-based manufacturer is still family-owned, and the expert in domestic and away from home toileting.
This is part of the Independent Living Focus on bariatric care. You can sign up for the free monthly email round-up here
Further Resources
You can see more of the Clos-o-mat range on their showcase page.
There is an area of Independent Living dedicated to bariatric equipment
For more information about assisted toileting, click here