How well does this lock? I want it for my 87-year-old mother. Can I feel certain that it will not slip off?
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The Safe Lock system locks the seat into place for security and stability. Safe Lock system secures the seat to the toilet. As long as the product is installed correctly, it should be safe and secure. Thank you!
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My mom is 84 next month and it is not hard for her to use at all. She uses a cushion on top. The only thing I can say negative is that it is not light and a little difficult for her to move if she wants to use it on different furniture.
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At the lowest setting this would be perfect for your Mom. However, the unit itself is heavy. You will need to ether keep in in one place or have someone able to easily lift 30+ plus pounds to move it from one location to another. It is also a bit bulky. It is tricky to lift by the pedals because they rotate.
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It's not too big to wear around your neck. My 90 year old mother uses it all the time and has no problem.
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It's a little tricky, if you twist the top one way it locks. And if you push it down when in the lock position it can get stuck. So keep wiggling it, till it goes down easily, just may take a little getting used it.
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Honestly, any lock can be broken. I feel that different locks just have different levels of deterring thieves. I've had it for a month so far, it feels really sturdy and I feel safe using it but its something I have to lug around because the weight is very noticeable (around 9 pounds). If you don't think you will mind carrying that extra weight then by all means pick this one up
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No - it is amazingly secure with no movement once tightened. I use it everyday with no issues.
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My husband has been using his for over a year and hasn't had any problems. It secures very well and isn't prone to slipping.
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Ours does lock. Twist it around until it falls into place. It shouldn't move.
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Hi Kathryn,That depends my mother is 78 and yes I could show her how to use the chair with no issues. However, if this person has balance/coordination issues, when it goes back it may make them uneasy or have a falling feeling only if you don't realize what you are doing. It is easy to use once they get the hang of pushing the foot bar out so that it goes back. The locking mechanism is easy to use so I would not see any issue even if they had trouble with their hands for some reason. But that is my best advise. Hopefully this helps.
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just be careful it isn't as sturdy as it should be. I bought this for my mom but I am afraid she will fall.
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It weighs a little less than 20 lbs. My 94-year-old mother has no problem handling hers.
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I wouldn't recommend for an older individual. When there is nothing rough or uneven in it's way it moves quick & pretty effortlessly. However, It gets stuck a lot.
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Make sur you push it down. It should kind of click. Once in, it's pretty secure. If not, something might be off.
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Not on THIS particular one. I have another at my other home which I have a review on. That one has no lock either. "I" think it is not a good idea for locks in case you have to get back up quickly.
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The button to push may be too hard for an elderly lady or child to push to release the leg. Try some W40 - might work for a while.
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If she is a strong 93 years old, yes. It has several speed which will be convenient, also is sturdy, and very easy to get on and off. I hope this help. Congratulation to your mom for being so active at 93.