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Karel was always asking for help to closing and opening his shirt. Suffering from Parkinson's Disease, his condition was getting worse as he was getting older, and his hands were shaking more and more.
Despite of his increasing physical limitations, the patient, who is over 80 years old, has a clear mind.
So Karel had the idea of using Velcro, which is also a cheap solution, to help him be more independent when he dresses himself. He asked his daughter Ria to replace all of his clothing buttons with Velcro.
Now he is able to close its "buttons" without help, positioning the ends of velcro one on top of the other.
It was also a solution that didn’t take much time to implement. Karel received very good feedback from the healthcare staff.
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CAPR-Style – Adaptive clothing for disabled people
CAREGIVING
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Incontinence
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Strategy/Tip
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Pediatrics
Rheumatology
United Kingdom
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Open back adaptive slacks (from slacks without elastic waist bands)
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
(SELF)-CARE: USING THE TOILET: Using the toilet independently
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Fatigue
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Rheumatology
United States
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7129
Open back adaptive slacks (from slacks with elastic waist bands)
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
(SELF)-CARE: USING THE TOILET: Using the toilet independently
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
United States
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