Dear Ed: We’re in the market for a new toilet, and I’ve noticed that some toilets are called “comfort height.” I assume they are different than a standard toilet, but I’m a little confused. Can you ...

Q: Dear Ed: Recently my elderly mom needed a new toilet and a comfort height toilet was installed. But it’s a little too high for her. Can you please add some advice about preparing first to see if a ...

Q: Dear Ed: I am scheduled for a medical procedure in a few months and a taller toilet could help while I recover. Since I need a new toilet anyway, would the higher toilet fit my plumbing, and would ...

Q: Due to bad knees and getting older, I find it difficult to stand up after using my lower toilet at home. I’m sure this is an issue many other people can relate to. Do they make chair-height toilets ...

Q: Dear Ed: Because I’ve had hip surgery, I cannot bend down low without the risk of dislocating my hip. We had to get a “raised” toilet seat. Being up a little higher is a lot more comfortable. My ...

Q: Dear Ed Del Grande: Because I've had hip surgery, I cannot bend down low without the risk of dislocating my hip. We had to get a "raised" toilet seat. Being up a little higher is a lot more ...

These toilets are often called comfort height or chair height toilets because they are about the height of your average chair. Credit: Kohler—TNS Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get ...