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lauralabate1
Give a Hug
Aug 23, 2010
if you roll up the sweatshirt you can slip it over his or her head then gently pull it down. Good luck!
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looney
Aug 31, 2010
Hi, my dad was bed bound and the hospice team suggested cutting the shirts up the back. It was easy to get on and off and it didn't bunch up in the back which could make a pressure point that could then lead to a bed sore. If it was cold we just covered him with blankets to keep his back warm. Hope this helps, looney
linda09
i use xxxlarge on my dad and it works like a charm .
bigheart
Dec 7, 2010
when my mother was terminally ill I did cut all of her shirts night gowns up the back. I was fortunate and was able to sew up both sides and add a tie at the neck . She found this more comfortable than velcro. Also was a emotional boost to look and smell good every day. Today with all of the micro fleece I just purchased for a friend button up micro fleece shirts. She is able to wear comfortably
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