Changing clothes for people with contractures or paralysis is one of the most burdensome aspects of daily caregiving. Giving caregiving clothing as a gift on Respect for the Aged Day is a present that will lighten the burden of daily caregiving 365 days a year.
Front opening is the top priority.
Because it's often difficult to raise their arms above their heads, pull-over style clothes are hard to change. With a front-opening style that fully opens, you can assist with changing clothes while the person is lying down or sitting up.
Made with stretchable material, gentle on contractures.
If your joints have limited range of motion, forcibly pulling on stiff fabrics can cause pain. Choose materials that stretch laterally to reduce strain on your arms and shoulders.
The buttons should be snaps or large buttons.
Small buttons can be difficult for both caregivers and the person wearing the garment to use. Choose easy-to-use fasteners such as snap buttons, larger buttons, or slanted buttonholes.
"Due to contractures after a stroke, changing clothes was difficult, but since switching to a front-opening garment with snap buttons, assistance has become much smoother." (From a customer's feedback)
Recommended clothing
The crinkled pintuck blouse (sa3670) is made of stretchy material that gently fits around the arms of people with contractures. The front-opening long-sleeved shirt (sa3585) has a fabric that stretches horizontally, allowing for smooth arm movement. Both are dryer safe.
See the crinkled fabric pintuck blouse. Consult with a care concierge.
