Portable Bidets
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The concept of portable bidets is still new. If you’ve ever used one before, you’ll understand the benefits. It’s more hygienic and less harsh on your bottom than repeated wiping. This could be advantageous for anyone elderly with pressure issues, broken skin or haemorrhoids.
Different Types of Bidets
Purpose-designed toilet-come-bidets are brilliant for elderly people living alone. They remove the need for twisting and stretching, but they’re expensive. They often cost more than £300.
These bidet pans sit on the rim of your existing loo. They are OK, but need to be put in place, filled and emptied. This is not always going to be possible for elderly people. Wet floors are a trip/slip hazard. However, these might be helpful when there is a carer available.
A hand-held, portable bidet might be a viable alternative. Originally, these were made from a pliable plastic base for the water and worked by squeezing it through a directional nozzle.
Now, there are rechargeable battery-operated versions. These are more suitable for anyone with weak hands who might find the early ones hard to squeeze.
The Vikken Go+ + comes with a water reservoir for on-the-go portability, but can also be used with a mineral water bottle.
