If you experience difficulty getting in or out of your clothes, or you are a caregiver whose loved one or charge needs a little help with dressing, this exclusive line of adaptive clothing was made just for you! London Drugs has recently partnered with Silvert’s— a 78-year-old Canadian company—to provide clothing solutions that let you be fashionable without compromising comfort...
What is adaptive clothing?
Adaptive clothes are specially designed to help physically challenged people and seniors with the process of getting dressed and undressed. The clothing has wide appeal to both the wearer and—when involved in the process of dressing a physically challenged person— the caregiver.
If you have arthritis, or have suffered a stroke that has affected mobility of your hands, you will likely find buttons, laces and small openings difficult to work with. Silvert’s adaptive clothing caters to your needs by the hidden use of VELCRO®, zipper closures and larger openings, as well as elasticized waists to simplify pulling on garments when you are dealing with reduced hand dexterity.
People with reduced mobility or paralysis, those with Alzheimer’s and those who are wheelchair dependent—and their caregivers enjoy the specially designed features of adaptive clothing and footwear as they allow struggle-free seated dressing. All Silvert’s special needs clothing is wash-and-wear, meaning no costly dry cleaning bills or ironing. Since many items are subjected to industrial washers and dryers at assisted living and healthcare facilities, every quality item is guaranteed for durability and reliability.
What items are available?
Silvert’s adaptive clothing includes a wide variety of everyday fashions for men and women, as well as underwear, night attire, footwear and accessories. The easily-navigated website provides instant searches according to clothing style (dress, shoes, pants, etc), specific need (clothing for Alzheimer’s, delicate skin, arthritis, incontinence, etc.) or by general category such as senior clothing, clothing for those confined to wheelchairs, and fashions for men and women with fuller figures. The following categories of clothing are available to order online or by phone:
Everyday fashions for senior women:
Senior women often have specific needs for clothing. These can range from the need for attire that solves a health issue, like incontinence, or simply something easier for aging hands to work with when dressing and undressing. Silvert’s offers a comprehensive range of clothing for stylish senior women—including dresses, skirts, blouses, underwear and footwear. All are easy to put on and remove and just as easy to care for.
Everyday fashions for senior men:
Senior men will be similarly pleased with the wide range of attire specially designed to accommodate their specific needs. Very popular are the stylish track suits for men, with drawstring waist and convenient zipper fly.
Fashions for the fuller figured:
Those of more generous shape often have trouble dressing and undressing. These activities can become quite distressful when conditions such as arthritis or the effects of a stroke also come into play.
To assist people who are fuller figured, Silvert’s offers an array of pants, blouses, tops, dresses, underwear, bras and sportswear in larger sizes. For those who are less mobile, Silvert's adaptive full figure clothing makes it easier to dress and helps caregivers with assisted or seated dressing. If you or your loved one experiences swelling, edema, or diabetes-related foot conditions, a variety of wide, adjustable footwear and diabetic or compression socks are also available.
Everyday fashions for people with health conditions:
Certain health conditions, such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s or the effects of a stroke, can make daily activities such as dressing and undressing a source of difficulty and discomfort. Silvert’s everyday fashions with hidden VELCRO® closures, easy-to-grasp toggle zippers and elasticated waists make it easy to be chic and comfortable. You can choose from a number of modern styles and colours to ensure your wardrobe—or that of your loved one—is always up-to-date. Although incontinence is a common condition, it can be embarrassing and difficult for everyone involved. To alleviate this discomfort, Silvert’s carries a wide range of clothing designed to give dignity and peace of mind to those who are experiencing incontinence, and to aid their caregivers.
Footwear for problem feet:
Feet that have spent a longer time on this earth are apt to widen and develop problems associated with wear and tear. Silvert’s foot attire has been carefully designed to bring comfort to the feet, and ease the often-difficult process of putting footwear on and taking it off.
Included in the comprehensive range of footwear for men and women are non-skid socks, compression socks, socks for people with diabetes, a variety of comfy slipper styles with VELCRO® closures, booties, leg warmers, easy-closing running shoes, all-purpose shoes, and medical boots. Silvert’s shoes and slippers are designed for ease of wear and support of the foot and ankle. Shoes and socks have non-slip or non-skid soles and are constructed from quality easy-to-care-for leathers or washable fabrics.
Underwear and night attire:
Silvert’s carries a full line of comfy underwear and night attire that maximizes comfort and ease of use. Bras, underpants, boxers, briefs slips, vests, garter belts, pajamas and nighties are all available in appealing styles.
Clothing for assisted care
People who are unable to properly dress themselves, due to disability and/or being wheelchair-bound, must rely on others to help them. The assistance of a helper may also be needed when a person is in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers may be family members, or professionals providing either in home or institutionalized care.
Wheelchair clothing is designed to be put on and taken off while the person is sitting down. Silvert’s provides a full range of assisted care clothing, opening at the back for ease of seated dressing. The easily accessed VELCRO® closures allow for quick changes when incontinence is an issue. Caregivers can help those they care for to look and feel better with Silvert's wheelchair pants, open back wheelchair pants, adaptive open back wheelchair dresses, wheelchair sportswear and accessories such as wheelchair/walker pouches.
How do I order?
To allow you or those you care for to benefit from this distinctive brand of adaptive clothing, London Drugs has partnered with Silvert’s for online and telephone ordering. To order from our website, please go to www.londondrugs.com/silverts. Alternatively, you may call 1-800-387-7088 to request a catalogue and order directly. Please be sure to identify yourself as a London Drugs’ customer in order to receive our special promotion from Silvert’s.
London Drugs is pleased to provide this new service to further help our valued customers improve the quality of their everyday lives, and the well being of those they care for.