Key Facts:
- Over 433,300 Australians live with dementia, with death rates from the condition rising annually
- Pressalit launches DTS™ toilet seat range in Australia, specifically designed for people with dementia
- The range features dementia-friendly design elements including matte finish, high colour contrast and soft-close functionality
- Available in black, grey and blue, the seats are compatible with various toilet shapes for easy retrofitting
- The product aims to enhance safety and dignity while supporting independence for people with dementia and their 1.7 million carers
More than 433,300 Australians are currently living with dementia, with deaths due to dementia increasing yearly. As cognitive, sensory and physical changes progress, everyday activities, including using the toilet, can become increasingly difficult and distressing.
Pressalit, a global leader in premium accessible bathroom solutions, is enhancing the safety and dignity for people living with dementia with its Australian release of the DTS™ toilet seat range, designed specifically to address the relevant cognitive, sensory and physical challenges faced by people living with dementia. Bathrooms are among the most hazardous areas in the home for people living with dementia, due to visual-spatial impairment, reduced mobility and heightened sensitivity to sound and light.
The DTS™ range incorporates evidence-informed design features that support orientation, reduce anxiety and minimises risk. These include a matte-finish lid to reduce disorienting glare, high colour contrast to clearly define the sitting area, and soft-close functionality to prevent sudden loud noises that can cause agitation or distress. The range is also designed to be compatible with a wide variety of toilet shapes, supporting retrofitting in existing bathrooms without the need for major renovations.
Available in black, grey and blue, with additional colours available on request, the DTS™ range balances specialised functionality with a normal, discreet appearance, helping to reduce stigma while supporting independence and confidence in daily routines.
With an estimated 1.7 million people in Australia involved in the care of someone living with dementia, a specifically-designed bathroom environment using the DTS™ range helps reduce stigma and stress, ensuring people with dementia can effectively engage in day-to-day activities independently.
Tim Knowles, AU/NZ Sales Manager, says, "We're proud to be the first to bring the DTS™ range to Australia. Small, considered design choices can have a profound impact on daily life, particularly in environments like the bathroom, where confusion, anxiety and injury risk are highest. This range is about supporting people living with dementia to maintain independence and dignity, while also reducing stress for carers."
DTS™ toilet seat range is patent pending and will be available and exclusively distributed through DKJO Pty Ltd.
