Loss of independence and mobility can cause many seniors trepidation over issues of dressing, fashion and dignity. The aging process presents people with changes they would never have anticipated. The thought of not being able to dress independently or dress in a style that one is accustomed to is highly stressful. The continued struggle to wear clothing that does not adapt to a new lifestyle can cause detrimental outcomes for both the senior and their caregiver. Adaptive clothing allows wheelchair dependent people to dress without bearing weight which reduces the chance of falls and caregiver injury. Adaptive clothing also addresses the new challenges people face with limited range of motion and mobility caused by Arthritis, stroke and other naturally occurring conditions. Adaptive clothing does not have to lack style and fashion sense. Here are some tips to help make the transition easier. • Identify the areas that they need help with. For instance, do they have trouble bending over, bearing weight, pulling on socks, reaching over their heads. Ask them to list any problems they are having. Remember, they may not want to admit they are having trouble so keep an eye out for any new...
Read MoreCRABBY OLD MAN When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in North Platte, Nebraska, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital. One nurse took her copy to Missouri . The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the St. Louis Assoc. for Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been made based on his simple, but eloquent, poem. And this little old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet. Crabby Old Man What do you see nurses? . . . . . What do you see? What are you thinking . . . . . when you're looking at me? A crabby old man . . . . . not very wise, Uncertain of habit . . . . . with faraway eyes? Who dribbles his food . . . . ....
Read MoreFor many people, getting older means facing new challenges and adapting daily activities. Entering our golden years can be both an exhilarating and exhausting experience. We discover that our bodies have changed, resulting in us being unable to perform tasks we once took for granted. Here are some of the common challenges that we face as we age: Loss of balance Decreased mobility Arthritis Decreased range of motion Increase in severity of accidents Weight gain Swelling Poor circulation Agitation Look for devices that will adapt to your changing lifestyle. There are many products available that assist you in continuing to lead an independent life or assist a caregiver in providing you with the best care possible. Consider a dressing stick, sock aid, a reacher, pull-on slacks and adaptive or special needs clothing.
Leed Solutions Fall 2011 Catalogue continues with our tradition of fashionable, well made adaptive clothing. There is a wide selection of adaptive clothing for both men and women featuring stylish designs that extend fashion into the senior years. This year's catalogue features comfortable coordinates and smart special occasion choices. New this year is a section with assisted living devices, which help to make everyday tasks easier to perform. Don't miss our line of polartec fleece products which are great for gift giving and keeping cozy all season long. Click on the catalogue cover to go directly to the online version.
How Open Back Clothing Functions
Sleepwear/Blouses/Shirts/Cardigans/Dresses
- The individual remains in seated or prone position.
- Caregiver slides arms through sleeve openings from a forward position.
- Garment is pulled up the arms to the shoulder.
- Caregiver wraps or tucks the garment around the back of the individual and secures it with dome closures on shoulders.
- If individual is in a prone position, a rolling motion is needed to secure the garment at the back.