How to choose care clothing: find answers by the worry you have

Changing clothes has become hard

Arms or shoulders that are hard to raise, buttons that are hard to fasten, changing that takes a long time — front-opening clothing that doesn't go over the head, and stretchy clothing, can help.

Not sure about the size

Care clothing sizes can't be decided by height and weight alone. It's reassuring to also consider ease of assistance, whether incontinence products are used, and shrinkage in the wash.

Trouble with trousers and the toilet

Able to walk but finding trousers hard to pull up, pulling them up with one hand, using incontinence pants — clothing ideas such as trousers that don't catch on the bottom can support "doing it yourself".

Moving into a facility or starting services

Moving into a facility, short-term stays, day service and bathing services. We cover what to choose, how many and how — including dryer-safe clothing and name labels.

Clothing for people living with dementia

Can't choose clothes, refuses to change, wears clothes that don't suit the season — we introduce clothing choices and storage ideas that value "what the person can do", and ways of relating.

Rehabilitation, injury and one-handed living

Rehabilitation days, a broken arm, using one hand because of hemiplegia. We cover clothing that's easy to move in and that makes the affected area easy to show, plus daily-life tips.

Seasons, style and life ahead

From protection against summer air-conditioning and preparing for winter, to care clothing in florals and bright colours, choosing socks, and reviewing clothes as the body changes. We value both ease of wearing and the person's own style.

If you'd like to choose by body movement

For choosing by how the body moves and how the person changes — such as "finding it hard to raise the arms" or "spending much of the day seated" — see this column.

If you're still unsure, please ask us

Even for the same height and weight, the clothing that suits each person is different.

At Setagaya Kaigo, we listen to the person's physical condition and way of life and help choose clothing, working with physical and occupational therapists. Please feel free to ask us on LINE or at the store.