What types of products can assist a person with dressing?
There are a variety of products that can assist with getting dressed. For shoes and socks, there are extra long shoehorns and sock pullers. These items can assist an individual in pulling on socks and/or shoes without having to bend over. Elastic shoelaces can be put on shoes to make them easier to slip on and off while remaining tied. A dressing stick can assist an individual in pulling garments on and off. Button loop devices are inserted through the buttonhole and hook the button allowing the individual to pull the button thru the buttonhole. Some individuals find it useful to replace buttons with Velcro or to purchase specialized clothing that is designed to be easier to put on and remove.
