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Does anyone know of a company that makes tie on or easy to remove pajama pants for the elderly? My mom is hard to change in bed and with winter coming I'd like to get her easy to remove pajama pants ...to keep her legs warm thank you 😊
My mom just goes without pants. I bought soft cotton knot tops, they are fairly long. When in bed she has a sheet and blanket.
I wanted something for when she was in the wheel chair. I had got mermaid blanket for my granddaughters and it inspired me. We made blankets into a closed tube at the bottom and open in back at the top. I added ties in four spots. Her feet and legs slide in the bottom, then it ties to the chair in two spots on reach side. Keeps her cozy.
We also have leg warmers...yes the old knitted kind, and I can slide those on with her socks.
I do occasionally still put pants on. We took her old elastic waist ones, cut down the sides, waist to top of thigh and added Velcro.
You have to be creative an keep it comfy and easy.
Look into Thai fisherman pants. You may have to hem them, but they go between the legs and have a belt that makes the sides tied together. I used some when I was pregnant and had sciatica and found they were much easier to get in and out of since I didn't have to lift my legs and get them through leg holes. They are super comfy and can be very classy-looking, too—depending on the fabric they are made from. Just make sure they are short enough as the legs can be a bit baggy and easy to trip on if they are too long.
I stuck to pyjamas that had elasticated waistbands or were men's style, tied with a cord but loose once undone. I can't claim they were exactly easy to get on and off, but they were comfortable and to be honest if you've got to change them anyway, which you probably will, the extra access doesn't make a lot of difference.
Bedsocks are good for keeping feet warm, at least, while the changes are going on. Cashmere is ideal because it can be snug without constricting your mother's feet or ankles; but it's jolly expensive and won't go in the dryer.
Now that mom is in the NH pyjamas are a thing of the past, she used to sleep in jogging pants and socks but they insist on a nightie because they are easier. They also insist on open backed wheelchair pants for daytime, I wonder if adapting her PJ bottoms in the same way might be a solution for your mom? I've been able to adapt the clothes we have by simply cutting a U shaped opening at the bum and finishing the edges with bias tape, then adding a dome at the waistband in back. Her bum wouldn't be covered, but she would be wearing her briefs and top to cover it.
Sporting goods stores used to have warm up pants that snapped all the way down from the waist to the ankle on each side. Don't know if they are still made. But the snaps may be uncomfortable when lying on her side. I bet that is what breakaway warm-ups are.
When Mom needed to be in adult diapers.....the nurse showed me what they did at hospice.
They had volunteers take really nice store purchased nightgowns...(beautiful stuff) and cut them up the back. Sewed ribbons onto the back to close them.
I did this for Mom...she loved them, and made my life a lot easier.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I wanted something for when she was in the wheel chair. I had got mermaid blanket for my granddaughters and it inspired me. We made blankets into a closed tube at the bottom and open in back at the top. I added ties in four spots. Her feet and legs slide in the bottom, then it ties to the chair in two spots on reach side. Keeps her cozy.
We also have leg warmers...yes the old knitted kind, and I can slide those on with her socks.
I do occasionally still put pants on. We took her old elastic waist ones, cut down the sides, waist to top of thigh and added Velcro.
You have to be creative an keep it comfy and easy.
Bedsocks are good for keeping feet warm, at least, while the changes are going on. Cashmere is ideal because it can be snug without constricting your mother's feet or ankles; but it's jolly expensive and won't go in the dryer.
They had volunteers take really nice store purchased nightgowns...(beautiful stuff) and cut them up the back. Sewed ribbons onto the back to close them.
I did this for Mom...she loved them, and made my life a lot easier.