There are situations when a shower chair or stool will not work- transferring somebody with a severe disability onto this equipment can be a job in itself given the lack of space in the bathroom- and thus another more versatile shower aid is required. Wheeled shower commodes come in a variety of types and qualities. This type of aid should generally not be made of any metal except aluminium or stainless steel due to its constant immersion in water. The wheels (or castors) should be made from high-quality materials (stainless steel ball-bearings) to avoid unnecessary rust leading to complete failure. Shower commode chairs generally do not fold up well due to their robust build, however there are some models that are more compact and\or transportable than others.

The most popular type of wheeled shower commode is attendant propelled. This means that a care-giver can wheel the user into the shower so that they can either wash themselves or with assistance. There are a number of features that these chairs can incorporate including removable or swing away arms and\or legs, padded seating, lockable castors and other useful qualities.

If the user demands independence, you may be looking for a self-propelled shower commode. This style of wheeled commode uses similar technology as standard wheelchairs to allow the occupant to use their hands to manoeuver the chair. Their other features are often similar to the attendant propelled variety, consisting of removable or swing away arms and\or legs, padded seating and other attributes. 

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