Abstract: A device for separating a mattress from a corresponding mattress support, the mattress lifting device comprising a stationary member, and a lifting member. The lifting member includes a lift plate adapted to slide in and out between the mattress and mattress support and a handle for moving the lift plate with respect to the stationary member. When a force is applied to the handle, the lift plate moves with respect to the stationary member and exerts a force sufficient to separate at least a portion of the mattress from the mattress support.

Abstract: A flexible member formed of opposed and facing accordion pleated triangular walls is arranged to orient the triangular walls on diametrically opposed sides of a commode bowl mounted to a commode bowl top wall, with the V-shaped walls further mounted to a commode lid bottom wall, such that lifting of the commode lid effects opening of the V-shaped walls to provide for a shield structure relative to the commode bowl.