Does Buck and Buck carry clothing styles suitable for the person who has had a stroke?
Buck and Buck does carry very suitable stroke clothing styles for seniors. As you look through the catalog, you need to keep in mind the residual weakness or paralysis that the stroke caused to help you to choose the appropriate clothing items. For example, if the stroke left minor weakness in the arms, most clothing that can be pulled on over the head or pulled up without having to fasten buttons may be the best choice. If the individual is able to manage zippers, we can add large pulls or tabs to assist in the dressing process. Velcro® front closure shirts are also a great help to the man or woman who may have problems with using buttons. These shirts and blouses look like they button, but in fact the Velcro® tabs behind the plackets make closing the garment very easy. We can make this adaptation to most of our garments. If the stroke has left a paralysis in the arms and the person cannot dress him or herself, choose items that open down the back. The caregiver can assist with the dr
