Home Care in Murrysville, PA – Tips for Buying Clothes
Buying clothing for an elderly loved one is a different job than buying it for a child or teen. Fit and texture of the cloth are just as important as style and color. Having clothing they feel comfortable in reduces stress for them and you. Depending on the circumstances of your elderly family member, there may be special considerations when buying clothing. Below are some examples.
For elderly loved ones with dementia – if you notice they are only willing to wear one or two outfits, then buy several duplicates of that outfit. That way you can offer them a clean change of clothing every morning without having to do laundry every day.
For loved ones with arthritis – choose loose fitting clothing without buttons and snaps. The easier to put on and remove the better. Large zipper pulls can usually be handled, so choose a sweater with a zipper instead of buttons. Choose pull-on pants instead of zippered and buttoned jeans.
For seniors with sensory issues – choose fabrics that are soft and have textures that aren’t irritating to your loved one. For those with sensitive skin, make sure they don’t have tags in the neck of the shirt or that the tags are removed so they don’t cause an irritation.
For all seniors – make sure clothing doesn’t fit tightly. Reduced circulation could cause problems in tight clothing, especially socks that are too tight on the ankles.
If you are considering a caregiver from an in-home care service, this is a great idea for seniors who need a little help getting clothing on or off. They can also go shopping with your loved one to pick out new clothing items when necessary.
You can special order clothing for your senior for those who need struggle-free clothing. Some local shops in your area might also carry this type of clothing.
Most seniors love a conservative clothing style, but something that looks very nice and presentable. They aren’t trying to stick out from the crowd as much as the younger adults do. Seniors still need to feel good about themselves and how they look, so involve your elderly parent as much as possible in choice of patterns, colors, styles and so on.
For seniors in wheelchairs – there is special clothing made to accommodate seniors in wheelchairs. Men don’t usually like to wear pull-on pants but there are men’s pants you can buy that look like the usual fly front, except they open at the side with Velcro. These are great for senior men who have arthritis. They still look good and no one knows their pants are any different from someone else’s.
For casual wear, fleece sets work well for both men and women.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring home care services in Pittsburgh, please call and talk to the caring staff at Extended Family Care of Pittsburgh. We will answer all of your questions.
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