Clothing plays a vital role in our daily lives, not only serving as a means of protection and self-expression, but also greatly influencing our comfort and confidence. For the elderly and disabled, who often face unique challenges in their daily routines, the...
The Need for Suitable Clothing for Residents in Nursing Homes and Aged Care Facilities The issue of suitable clothing for residents in nursing homes and aged care facilities has been a concern for far too long. Despite the best efforts of care staff, many residents...
These questions can help to determine the type of clothing your elderly friend or relative needs.To decide whether Clothing is Functional, consider … The time required to dress a person – including time to select the clothes Design or style of Garment / Fabric – is it...
If you think that it’s time to update your elderly parent or friend’s wardrobe here is some shopping advice from my personal and professional experience as a carer: and would like to have some shopping advice… There are three main elements that will help you to choose...
The nursing and care staff at intermediate and long-term care facilities, hospitals and rehabilitation are frequently required to help to dress individuals. Due to the limited physical capabilities of a resident/ patient, dressing often entails repositioning and...
As our coldest season has just begun, we have rearranged our wardrobes and sorted out the clothing we won’t need for the next couple of months. We’ve made sure we have clothing in our wardrobe that we find comfortable, that will keep us warm, and make us feel good....