What type garment works best for a man who is barely mobile?

[MaddyS]

Cardigans instead of jumpers works best, what about trousers etc?

[arwenmark]

there are various garments for the disabled available online, just google it. Hard to say what would work best as each case is different.

[peterjones]

hi maddy i think i would stick to a pair of shorts that's better than trying to get them long legs of trousers on mate \\\ I would get a baggy pair it does not matter what they look like if your husband is not mobile mate just as long as it is easier for you if you are slipping them on for him I do not think he will mind either because hes not going in any fashion parade is he and you will not have to pull him around so much to get them on hope this helps take care maddy

peterjones queensland Australia psp sufferer

[goldcap in reply to peterjones]

I swear peterjones, you never cease to make me smile and usually make my day! JG

[MaddyS in reply to peterjones]

Hi peter jones. I wish we had your climate - it's cold and raining here, not yet time for shorts. Many thanks for your reply, I so much enjoy your writing, please don't stop. Shorts are ready for the summer, so are t-shirts and sandals. It's winter that drives me round the bend, all the endless buttens etc!! Hubby was always a snappy dresser and to take away smart clothes from him is another item lost to this dreadful PSP.

Take care, maddy

[peterjones in reply to MaddyS]

hi maddy s its me again peter the pest we have never had snow here NOT THAT I KNOW OF ANYWAY I MIGHT HAVE BEEN ASLEEP I think we have the best winters in the world why dont you try something with\\\\\\\\ now this is going to be awkward the letter I want is broken on my puter its the letter between L and X BUT I WILL PUT MY OWN IN FOR NOW ===SIPS ON==== WELL ITS THE BEST THING I CAN THINK OF AT THE MOMENT TAKE CARE MATE HAVE A GREAT DAY WHEN YOU WAKE UP SEE YER OH SAY HI TO HUBBY FOR ME TELL HIM TO HANG IN THERE

PETER JONES QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA PSP SUFFERER THAT SIPS IS FOR HES CLOTHES ETC\\

[Heady]

I would love to have energy and time to design some decent products, including clothes for "disabled" people. Why, oh why, does everything have to be so drab and hospital like. I know my husband is not, never has been fashion conscious, but I dread the day when I have to think about what to put him in. I know he won't care, but i will! We need to convert our bathroom soon, again everything is just so clinical ! I DONT want to bath in a hospital room. I have yet to find anything practical, that passes my test and I'm in the trade!!!

Just because people need help and special products, that does NOT mean they lose their taste and will accept any rubbish.

Where are the funky slippers, the smart looking grab rails, even pads with fancy logos on.

Come people, we all need our lives brightening up a bit, especially people with special needs!!!

Lots of love

Heady

[MaddyS in reply to Heady]

Hi heady. You are spot on with your comments. Is there an arts college anywhere who could design clothes for the disabled? There are trousers available for wheelchair users, but not what we need for PSP.

Thanks for your reply. Maddy

[Baddie]

We used to put baggy shorts on my dad

But when he couldn't get out of bed anymore the McMillan nurse got us hospital gowns so was easy to slip on and tie at the back

Good luck

[MaddyS]

Thank you all for your comments.

Maddy

[carolinesimmons]

I found that t-shirts and scrub trousers were easiest for my husband. Scrubs are the simple, loose fitting outfits that many hospital personnel wear, especially those who work in surgical areas. He was not mobile but he was gotten up and dressed every day. And spent his days in a recliner with an electrical control. Sadly, he died last week.

[MaddyS in reply to carolinesimmons]

Hi Caroline. Sorry about your loss. Scrub trousers sounds good, I will try them. Looking forward to summer. Hubby also gets up and spends his day in the recliner or I push him to the park/shops in his wheelchair. He is now unable to do anything for himself. Can't walk, can't speak and is virtually blind.

Take care, maddy

[carolinesimmons in reply to MaddyS]

It's amazing that you can get him out! Good job. Our spring here in Virginia has been gorgeous. Good for the soul.

[Sharon637]

I always used track suit type trousers in the winter. Many are fleecy on the inside so were warm, elasticated waist so I could pull them up and down for him and shiny material outside which was good for wiping off spills. I had a mix of the type that had zips at the bottom, like footballers wear over their kit until they are ready to play. These were great for changes in the middle of the day after accidents as I didn't have to take off his shoes to get them on and off. The ones without zips were ideal for brain scans as no metal! We also got him a couple of pairs of black jeans with elastic waists which looked better for days out or appointments once you had something down over the top. I would often have a sleeveless pullover over a shirt. It was kind of like a half compromise to practically over looking half decent. It was heartbreaking to see him not being able to wear what he used to wear, I totally agree with that. I always had my Dad in proper shoes which I kept cleaned to a high shine like he used to, it made me feel a bit better!

[MaddyS]

Hi Sharon. My sentiment exactly, having to give up how you look and dress on top of all the other losses with PSP is hard. I have to try and preserve his dignity as much as I can.

Maddy

[wifemo]

Hi MaddyS - Yes, dignity is so important.

As a compromise, we found jogging bottoms were easy, and polo shirts (arms in first, then over head, Tony's arms weren't too rigid) and shoes with Velcro fastening but looking like trainers gave him support.

I like the idea of the zipped trouser legs, which would look much neater.

A blazer looks good but a fleece jacket is more practical unfortunately.

There's something about shiny shoes which finishes off an outfit, so keep polishing!

Mo