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Category: Self care

Tips och ideas about: Dressing


  • Body care (46)
  • Dressing (63)
  • Toileting (78)
  • Using make-up (7)
  • Washing oneself (55)

Smart shoelaces

Shoelace with magnet makes it easier to put shoes on and take them off – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Smart shoelaces
Author Max2017 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Support stockings with zipper

A zipper on support stockings makes it easier to put them on – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Support stockings with zipper
Author Heidi 22015 Categories Dressing, Preventing swellingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Home-made buttoning device

Practical home-made buttoning device – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Home-made buttoning device
Author Ina2015 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Warm wheelchair gloves

Mittens with large opening adapted with hard rubber, used as wheelchair gloves in winter [..]

Warm wheelchair gloves
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-made wheelchair gloves

Custom sewn wheelchair gloves with friction surface on the thumb that facilitates wheelchair driving for people with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-made wheelchair gloves
Author Tomas2014 Categories Dressing, Moving around by wheelchairTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket

Using a key ring attached to the zipper – technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Removing an outer jacket

Technology to take off an outer jacket – suitable for a person with severe disabilities [..]

Removing an outer jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Custom-made mittens

Custom-made mittens make it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to dress and undress independently [..]

Custom-made mittens
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Dressing skirt

– an aid when dressing that promote privacy [..]

Dressing skirt
Author Anonym 222014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Key ring with “bite tug”

A user with extensive disabilities can use a “bite tug” to help pull up a zipper on a jacket [..]

Key ring with “bite tug”
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Putting on specially-sewn mittens independently

– a technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Putting on specially-sewn mittens independently
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Blanket modified with mitten holder

A blanket sitting on the user’s lap is held in place by a mitten holder [..]

Blanket modified with mitten holder
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified jacket

The modification enables people with high tetraplegia to take off an outdoor jacket by themselves [..]

Modified jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified coverall trousers

Coverall trousers without a seat make dressing easier for wheelchair users [..]

Modified coverall trousers
Author Ylva2014 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Rain cape

Easy to put on and take off – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Rain cape
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn blouses

Blouses in simple patterns – appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn blouses
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Knitted vest tied with woolen band

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Knitted vest tied with woolen band
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Skirt as outerwear

Custom-tailored skirt that can easily be put on while sitting – suitable outer garment for people who use wheelchairs [..]

Skirt as outerwear
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Feet warmer

– easy to put on and take off while sitting – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Feet warmer
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn windbreaker

– functional, good fit – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn windbreaker
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Faux fur cape

Easy to put on and take off – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Faux fur cape
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cape with detachable lining

Easy to put on and take off – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Cape with detachable lining
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom sewn functional summer jacket

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom sewn functional summer jacket
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn vest

Suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn vest
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn camisole

– good fit for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn camisole
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn trousers

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn trousers
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Blouses and sweaters

– examples of clothing purchased in stores that can be appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Blouses and sweaters
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Necklace with magnetic clasp

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Necklace with magnetic clasp
Author Anonym 182011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bracelet with magnetic clasp

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Bracelet with magnetic clasp
Author Anonym 182011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom sewn dress

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom sewn dress
Author Caroline2010 Categories DressingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

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