[graciegirl]

I noticed in our new home in Hadley that the toilets are higher than in most homes.
Is there anything else that makes them friendly to an older population?

[nONIE]

Gracie, How very considerate of them !LOL

[graciegirl]

NONIE!! Whatsa matta you? I am serious. :dontknow: It is nice to descend and ascend more easily in the lu when my back is doing it's "out" trick.

I can think of grab bars in the shower and bathtub. Are the doorways wide enough for a wheel chair? Maybe the Lantana?

[chelsea24]

Graciegirl. Did they install seatbelts too? 1rnfl :joke: wav


***oops! I'm already in trouble with Jan! :yikes:

[samhass]

Chels, you have cattitude and stay in trouble!!
Gracie, I wish they had installed more safety bars in the baths. My large tub is tricky to get in and out of and I'm not really old yet. We are going to have them installed in all the bathrooms.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by chelsea24

Graciegirl. Did they install seatbelts too? 1rnfl :joke: wav


***oops! I'm already in trouble with Jan! :yikes:

LINDA darling. Loveliness and Light.

Please come to my desk.

[Peachie]

ROTFLMAO

[graciegirl]

Why did I start this thread?

I have too much time on my hands up here. I don't get into boredom fits like this when I am in TV.

[chelsea24]

Hahahahha! 1rnfl I knew I'd get in trouble! I'm in for it now! Wow, using my formal name too! I'd better stuff the back of my pants for a paddling! Love you graciegirl! Big hug.

(((((((((graciegirl)))))))))))

[Peachie]

I think the topic is a good one, perhaps starting out with "high thrones" did you in... ;D

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Peachie

I think the topic is a good one, perhaps starting out with "high thrones" did you in... ;D

I am telling you. I will never learn.

Love you guys!!! :bigthumbsup: :#1:

[coach]

Gracie,

They are called " comfort height" commodes. Funny thing is once you get used to them the standard height makes you feel like you have fallen down. In any event, they are an option that I love.

Coach

[Peachie]

Graciegirl, now that I am up off the floor and have dried the tears running down my face... (haven't laughed that hard in a long time), I know what you mean about a back problem and I'm tall. I love the elevated perch. We have installed them in our last two homes here in the Midwest and grab bars are probably pretty easily installed too. The biggest issue with accessible/handicap homes are steps for entrances and hallways/doorways. Unfortunately, I have a brain injured nephew in a wheelchair and my sister always advises people building homes to plan for the handicap features. It's easier at the building point and saves one from having to move if s*** happens.

But I do enjoy your posts so much...

[SteveFromNY]

Originally Posted by coach

Gracie,

They are called " comfort height" commodes. Funny thing is once you get used to them the standard height makes you feel like you have fallen down. In any event, they are an option that I love.

Coach

I replaced a toilet in my old house and bought the "comfort height" by mistake. We had 3 thrones in that house. One started running, and instead of fixing it, I replaced it with a comfort height. Then the 3rd seat! The house in TV has them. My little condo in NY had regular height, and I needed help getting up (well, not really, but it did seem like a drop!), and I replaced them before moving in.

They are really a nice little addition for this aging body, that's for sure.

[Peachie]

Graciegirl, I just read your toilet post under "Is This a Nationwide Trend" and I'm laughing tears again...