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Clothes, the dressing process, accessories, and the other small individual touches that make so much difference to how we feel.
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Arthritis Sufferers: Struggling with Clothing?
We have been looking for good arthritis clothing solutions. These products range from various special shoes for arthritis to a special type of arthritis bra. This article uses videos from around the web to demonstrate some of those solutions, and we add our comments and questions.
Toenail Clippers for Elderly People
Our circles of older adults have been exploring toenail clippers for elderly people. They explain that older adults often have nails that are hard to cut or hard to reach. The explorers are especially interested in toenail clippers for thick toenails, and toenail clippers that will work when a person has arthritis, and thus can not exert a strong grip on the nail clipper.
Adventures of Designing a Universal Toenail Clipper
Recent Ithaca College Occupational Therapy Student Rebecca Helbraun discovers the challenge that toenail cutting poses for older adults; does some research; and invents, designs and prototypes a new solution. She shares her journey here.
First Freedom Wear Meetup held in New York City
We held our first Freedom Wear Meetup in New York City on June 25th. We had a lively discussion sharing our backgrounds, experiences and visions, and touched on a number of opportunity areas that might warrant further discussion and exploration.
Better Bra for Older Women
Our Longevity Explorers have been engaged in a brainstorming session about bra's for older adults — ignited by a challenge from explorer Marly. .........Read more
Explorers' Field Report on Use of Toenail Clippers
Eskaton Village explorers took home an array of toenail clippers and returned with a report of their findings. .........Read more
Best Toenail Clippers for Older Adults
Finding the right toenail clippers to work for an older adult has been a recurring discussion topic among circle members. We have narrowed down the array of possible nail clippers and tools to a short list that seem promising for hands-on evaluation. Please check them out and comment. .........Read more
Sock Puller @ SRC
Saratoga Retirement Explorers discuss a device intended to help persons with limited range of motion pull up their socks. .........Read more
Gadget to Pull My Socks Up?
Explorer Lynn shows the group an EasyPull Sock Aid which she has had in the closet since recovery from a recent surgery. .........Read more
Challenge: finding a bra that works
For plus size older women, it is impossible to find a bra that is easy to put on (ie front-closing, preferably a sturdy zipper rather than hooks), has cap sleeves so that straps do not create constant shoulder abrasions, is cut high to actually offer support to the whole breast, has good back... ....... Read more
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Because Incontinence Products
Because offers home delivery of specially designed incontinence products.
Silvert's Adaptive Clothing
Silvert's Adaptive Clothing is designed for use by those with disabilities which create limitations in dressing or undressing.
MIT Open Style Lab
Born of the marriage of the occupational therapy and fashion design disciplines, the MIT Open Style Lab is assembling teams to tackle problems of fitting clothing for people with limited dexterity.
GPS Smartsole
GPS Smartsole is intended to be a passive wearable tracking technology in a shoe insert to keep track of someone who may wander.
Sock Slider
The Sock Slider device is intended to make it easier for persons with functional limitations to put on and take off their socks.
PediClipper
PediClipper is a modified, extended toenail clipper designed to allow persons with range of motion limitations to clip their toe nails.
Bath Lift by Drive Medical
The Whisper Ultra Quiet Bath Lift by Drive Medical is an electric lift designed to assist persons having trouble getting into or out of the bathtub.
Nike Hyperadapt 1.0
Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 sneakers are wearable technology for the feet, especially designed for athletes but also may be a great help for anyone who needs assistance with putting on their shoes and lacing them.
Buck and Buck
Buck and Buck is a site selling adaptive clothing and footwear for persons with disabilities that make dressing and undressing difficult.
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