How do I reduce resistance during dressing in dementia?

Work during the patient's best time of day. Keep the environment calm. Use familiar clothing styles. Reduce fastenings to one velcro strip.

Why does my parent refuse to change clothes?

Dementia patients cannot understand why changing is necessary. Familiar-looking adaptive clothing introduced gradually is more effective than forcing a change.

Which garment is best for a dementia patient who is mostly in bed?

The front-open velcro nighty — familiar, comfortable, and can be put on lying down.

Dementia Care Adaptive Clothing

For people living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, dressing presents challenges that go beyond physical mobility. Cognitive changes can make multi-step tasks like fastening buttons, identifying the front from the back, or understanding a zip impossible. Unfamiliar clothing or complex fastenings can trigger agitation and resistance that makes the morning routine distressing for both the patient and the caregiver. Standard clothing was designed for intact cognitive function -- it is not suitable for dementia care.

Aasra's dementia care clothing collection reduces the number of decisions and steps involved in dressing to the absolute minimum. One clear fastening type. Familiar Indian styles in recognisable forms. Wide velcro strips that close immediately on contact. Garments that can be assisted quickly by a caregiver without requiring the person to stand, balance, or follow instructions.

Who this collection is for

People living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or vascular dementia
Family caregivers and home nurses managing daily dressing assistance
Memory care facilities and home nursing care providers across India
Those managing BPSD (behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia) around personal care activities

Familiar Indian styles including nighty, kurta, and pyjama help maintain a sense of normalcy and identity. Soft cotton fabric is comfortable for long-duration wear and easy to launder. Available in sizes M to 3XL with COD available across India.