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About the solution
He got a key chain ring and put it in the zipper. When it was pulled to the top, he would put the ring around the jeans button. Problem solved.
He shared his idea at Instructables http://www.instructables.com/id/ZIPPER-LOCK-Arthritic-Zipper-Assistant/
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Slacks with zippers on both sides for patients who have to stand up in public
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(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Strategy/Tip
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Sleep disturbances
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Medical Genetics
Medical Oncology
Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
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Woman creates magnetic buttons to help stepfather who has Parkinson's disease get dressed
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Grip
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Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Bone Disorders (Decalcification, Bone Deformity, Bone Fracture, Bone Infection)
diabetes type 2
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Muscle weakness
Tremors
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Loss of balance
Reduced grip force (grip)
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint deformity
Muscle twitching
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Joint pain or swelling
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Caregiving Support
Endocrinology
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
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Designer creates clothing line for disabled people
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Hemiplegia
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
Cerebral Palsy
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Promoting self-management
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
General and Family Medicine
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
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