Due to the Australian population continuing to age, families are looking for practical solutions, ensuring their loved ones maintain independence and dignity at home. Smart Bidet toilet seats are gaining significant attention in aged care and disability support circles. Bathrooms can become challenging for seniors and individuals with limited mobility. Reaching, twisting, and maintaining balance while using toilet paper becomes increasingly difficult with age, arthritis, or conditions like Parkinson’s disease. This is where a bidet can be genuinely life changing.
Why Bidets Matter for Elderly Australians
Bidet toilets for older Australians provide more than simple convenience. For many seniors, smart bidet’s restore the ability to use the bathroom with confidence.
Traditional toileting requires a level of flexibility and dexterity that many older adults struggle to maintain. Twisting to reach toilet paper, maintaining balance, and ensuring thorough cleaning can become exhausting or even impossible. For those with disabilities affecting their hands and shoulders, or mobility conditions, these tasks present real obstacles. Having a Smart Bidet can eliminate these challenges. With a simple press of a button, warm water can provide a thorough and gentle clean. Built in air dryer means there’s no need to even reach for toilet paper at all, making the entire process hands free. All our Smart Bidet’s offer these features which can be found here:
Key Features That Support Ageing in Place
Heated Seats offers immediate comfort, relaxing all muscles, particularly during the winter months.
Remote Controls Large, easy to read buttons, allow operation without twisting or reaching. Models like our Hycare Venus feature simplistic layouts for those unfamiliar with technology.
Adjustable Water Temperature and Pressure ensures comfortable cleaning for sensitive skin.
Built-in Air Dryers Removing the final barrier and eliminating the need for toilet paper entirely. Think of the savings!
Auto Open and Close Lids On premium models like the Hycare Apex detect your approach and open automatically, creating a truly hands free experience.
NDIS and Aged Care Considerations
Bidets are increasingly recognised as assistive technology for NDIS participants and aged care residents. Many occupational therapists now recommend bidet seats as part of bathroom modifications. If you’re an NDIS participant, a bidet may be covered under assistive technology funding. Consult your plan manager to discuss eligibility.
Bidets offer assisted technology for NDIS participants and aged care residents. Many occupational therapists now recommend bidet seats to clients as part of new bathroom modifications. For NDIS participants, bidet’s may even be covered under assistive technology funding. Bidet Warehouse advises you consult with your planning manager regarding eligibility.
Choosing the Right Bidet
For comprehensive features, the Hycare Venus provides heated seating, adjustable wash settings, warm air drying, and remote control operation. The Hycare Borvo offers similar functionality at a more accessible price point. For the ultimate in accessibility, our Hycare Apex smart toilet includes automatic lids and foot-touch flushing.
Most bidet seats fit standard Australian toilets and can be installed quickly by a licensed plumber. Contact our team or explore our buyers guide to find the right solution for your needs.
