What is unique about clothing for residents of nursing homes?
There are actually several features that need to be considered when choosing clothing for the elderly who live in nursing homes. First of all, the clothing should be made of a comfortable fabric. This is especially true when the individual is confined to a recliner or wheelchair all day. Soft, smooth lines of a garment feel less irritating to the skin. Next, the clothing should be stylish, yet easy to wear. Everyone wants to look their best. It doesn’t matter what the living arrangement is for an individual to want to look good and feel good about him or herself. Another major consideration is that the garments must be easy to launder and easy to affix a personalized label to. Remember that nursing homes have commercial style laundries that wash and dry clothing with very high temperatures. Garments must be able to withstand this type of harsh treatment. It is also necessary to have the resident’s name affixed to every item of clothing so that they will get their own clothing back afte
