Dressing and Undressing

Strength, balance , agility and reach are required for dressing and undressing. Learning to dress and undress with a new aid or piece of equipment takes patience and practice. It is generally easier to undress than dress.

The following aids maybe useful:

• Long handed show horns and sock/pantyhose aids assist to put shoes and socks on, if reaching and bending is difficult.
• Special elastic shoelaces assist getting shoes on or off. They are ideal for those with reduced grip or arthritis.
• Button hooks are ideal for doing up shirts, blouses, coats and all buttons.
• Reaching aids may also be of assistance when pulling, picking up or reaching for clothing.