Tie Back Closure or Front Closure Hospital Gowns The closure of the gown depends for what the gown is needed for, if the gown is needed for a physical exam, so then front closure gowns are the most preferred. If the gowns are needed for a hospital stay, so then the tie back closure is normally used. Today most tie back hospital gowns are a full overlap, which provide the patient with extra modesty and comfort knowing that they are … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Hospital Gown”
The Benefits of Elastic Waist Pants
Posted on March 12, 2010March 12, 2010Categories Adaptive ClothingMany people think of elastic waist pants as something your mom would wear around the house, but there are a great many benefits to wearing these pants for a variety of reasons. The flexibility of these pants will allow you to work and live without the restriction and discomfort of a traditional pair of pants for those times when comfort is important. Elastic waist pants are the perfect clothing item to wear when you are working around the house or … Continue reading “The Benefits of Elastic Waist Pants”
Searching for Adaptive Clothing
Posted on March 12, 2010March 12, 2010Categories Adaptive ClothingAdaptive clothing is designed for those who are disabled or who need assistance getting dressed. It can be difficult to find this type of clothing that is stylish and practical for those who need a different type of clothing. Finding clothes to wear that fit and look good is hard enough, but when you throw in the special needs of those who require adaptive clothing and the problem can become a nightmare. There are a number of styles that are … Continue reading “Searching for Adaptive Clothing”
Face Masks – About Swine Flu
Posted on March 11, 2010March 12, 2010Categories DisposablesSwine flu is a type of virus. It’s named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. There are antiviral medicines you can take to prevent or treat swine … Continue reading “Face Masks – About Swine Flu”