Toileting Devices for ALS |
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The following devices are used on or in place of a toilet. They are designed to help you be safe, comfortable, and more independent. These devices are not covered by Medicare, Medicare, or private insurance. But before paying out of pocket, ask your local ALS organization if you can borrow any of these devices from their loan closet at no cost.
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Commode chair
portable toilet that can either be used at the bedside or placed over a standard toilet for more stability |
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Toilet-seat bidet
a toilet seat with an adjustable cleansing water spray for your genitalia and anus that can be installed on your existing toilet |
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Raised toilet seat with arms
an elevated toilet seat with handles that makes it easier to sit down and get back up |
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Toilet safety frame
a frame with handles that makes it easier to sit down on the toilet and get back up |
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Hinged raised toilet seat
an elevated seat that attaches to your toilet, lifts and lowers, and makes it easier to sit down and get back up |
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Rolling shower commode chair
a chair on wheels that can help you get safely from the bed or wheelchair to the toilet and roll-in shower; you can either relieve yourself directly into the chair’s pail or remove the pail and roll it over the toilet |
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Tilt-in-space shower commode chair
a chair on wheels with multiple adjustment and support options that can help you get safely from a bed or wheelchair to the toilet and roll-in shower; you can either relieve yourself directly into the chair’s pail or remove the pail and roll it over the toilet |
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Male and female urinals
portable bottles that can be used for urination in any position, whether in a bed or wheelchair |
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External male condom catheter
a rubber seal that fits over your penis and drains through a tube into a bag strapped to your leg |
Equipment Safety
Consult your physical or occupational therapist before buying or using any medical equipment. Also ask your local ALS organization to assess your equipment needs.
To avoid unnecessary injuries, you and your caregiver(s) should receive training from your physical or occupational therapist on how to safely and properly use each piece of equipment.
To avoid unnecessary injuries, you and your caregiver(s) should receive training from your physical or occupational therapist on how to safely and properly use each piece of equipment.
