Our Longevity Explorer community explores topics like:
How do you get arthritis clothes, and what does the phrase “arthritis clothes” even mean?
Why can’t you get stylish clothes that fit an older adult’s body?
Are there gadgets that can help with doing up buttons, or closing jewelry clasps as one’s dexterity dimishes, or one’s eyesight becomes less good?
What are the right clothing solutions for people with Parkinson’s or other types of tremor — who have difficulty with tasks like buttoning shirts and pants?
Surely there is something more stylish than Velcro?
How do you find attractive and functional shoes if you are elderly?
And what about the challenges of finding a bra that works for an older woman?
Who wants to wear “old people clothes“? This is a common sentiment among the older adults who come to our Longevity Explorer meetings or read this website, especially when the discussion turns to clothes that fall into the category of “adaptive clothing“. On the other hand, there are many situations where clothing designed for … Read more
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 support, and … Read more
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.
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.
Here is my story. My mother has severe arthritis. Finding clothes for her is hard because she cannot put them on or take them off easily. Listen to the discussion of the problem at a meeting of the Longevity Collective.