Really old lady clothes -- clothes for a nursing home resident

mini
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:09:46 +0000

From a hospice nurse who has also done CNA care one thing to remember is the ease in putting on tops. If someone is truly bedbound then tops that zip up the front or loose tops that are easy to get over the head and have plenty of give to get arms in sleeves is important.
For patients who are not getting up at all and are at home we sometimes suggest that families cut favorite nightgowns down the back so they can be worn with minimal difficulty for families to put on.
Best resource for what works best in type of clothing is the care staff at the facility.
Ellen