What Are The Purposes Of Adapted Clothing?

 

Getting dressed can be difficult for persons with health problems. Adaptive clothing allows you to dress without pain.

An adapted garment makes dressing easier by removing the need for unpleasant movements such as lifting arms, seats, and legs. An adaptable shirt, for example, can be put on from the front, saving the wearer from having to lift their arms. There is more room for the legs to pass through when utilizing pants with large openings or no seat, making it easier to put on the adaptable pants. When clothing a person who is laying down in bed, seatless pants (pants with a back opening) are extremely convenient.

 

Long-term care centres, hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, and home care all use adaptive clothes. Without having to lift or pull the patient's limbs, caregivers or assistants can effortlessly clothe patients with physical limitations or diminished autonomy. For caretakers, it requires less physical effort and decreases the risk of injury, and it greatly reduces pain for the individual being clothed. Getting dressed becomes a daily delight with adaptable clothing, making a person feel comfortable and respected. Wearing clothing that is pain-free, stress-free, and comfortably provides a person dignity, which is a basic requirement in life.

When does a person require adaptive clothing?

There is no precise time for an illness or an accident because they might occur at any time. When it becomes difficult to dress a loved one in their care, whether an adult or a child, most people turn to adaptive clothing as a way to make dressing easier.

When a person's self-esteem is a priority, it's critical to ensure that their clothes do not cause them discomfort and that dressing them with dignity is simple enough for a carer. This is why, whether a person is admitted to a long-term care institution, a hospital, a rehabilitation centre, a nursing home, or a senior's apartment, it's time to invest in a suitable wardrobe.

Is it possible to wear these adaptable clothing at other times?

Yes, they can be handy for short hospital stays as an alternative to the customary revealing hospital robes that expose your backside. We understand how painful it is to have your bottom exposed when you're already sick and in the hospital. There's no reason to feel any more ashamed or exposed. Putting on your gown can help you relax.