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CLOTHING TIPS IN PARKINSON'S SICKNESS

In Parkinson's disease, there are several problems in clothing. The most common are balance issues, tremors and limited finger mobility. It is often frustrating to experience that it does not succeed in standing while someone helps put on clothes. Buttons and other closures are also a challenge for people with Parkinson's disease.
Below some tips to make the dressing smoother:

  • Take Enough Time and Space to change.
  • Try to dress when you are . . on . and your medication has the maximum effect.
  • Make sure you're warm enough when you get dressed and undressed, especially if you need a lot of time. 
  • It's simpler, safer and faster This applies to both the upper body and lower body. 
  • It's easier to focus on dressing if you're not distracted by radio or conversations with other people.
  • Describe the actions with as few words as possible while doing them can be a help for a easier implementation. Such control compensates for the loss of natural and automated movements in Parkinson's disease. 
  • If it is necessary to stand up and to withdraw or withdraw garments, take care to ensure that they are not good balance by standing against the bed or chair with the back of the calf muscles. 
  • There are many tools such as a coat stick, shoe puller, button hook, but these can also cause frustration in people with Parkinson's disease.
  • Place if necessary large mirrors so you can see both your front and back. 
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We would like to give you some tips on how to buy clothes.

  • Choose clothes you feel good at. This improves the self-esteem.
  • Replace clothes that are difficult to pull on and off with easier pieces. You can possibly buy a size larger.
  • Choose Retractable substances These are comfortable to wear and easier to undress. 
  • Choose nightwear with satin or nylon. Turning into bed will become easier because of its smooth surface.
  • Choose underwear made of nylon instead of cotton. You will be able to pull your pants down and up faster.
  • If the shoulders are rigid, choose clothing that can be closed at the front such as a skirt or bra for example. 
 
Bottoms with elastic
 
  • Wear .Without closures with enough large sleeves. 
  • Larger and thicker knots with a long buttonhole are easier to use than small buttons. 
  • When a zipper is difficult to use, a loop or ring The grip is easier. In the case of reduced fine motor skills, a jacket with magnetic zipper also very convenient.
  • A belt can be replaced by a .klick . 
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  • Don't wear too long so you can't trip over it.
  • Choose clothing with Large bags so you can easily take your handkerchief, glasses, medication, calendar, cell phone... 
  • When a reduced grip function makes it difficult to pull up pants, you can loops on the side by crocheting the fingers or thumb in the loop, the trousers can be pulled more easily.
  • Choice of shoes: 
    • Comfortable and closed shoes reduce fall risk(no slippers!) 
    • Heavy duty shoes can improve the high lifting of the feet. Lighter shoes are more comfortable and cause less painful feet.
    • The heel height is another important consideration. A higher heel (height of 2 .a. 3.5 cm) may be useful if you tend to fall backwards.
    • While shoes without heel help if you tend to lean forward. 
    • Choose a shoe sole that will suffice stable and not too smooth is.
    • Many shoes now have Velcro closures. This works much smoother than laces or buckles. There are also shoes without closures.

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