In an ideal world, we would all be healthy and in perfect physical and mental condition from the moment we take our first breath until the day we go to our final resting place at a very old age. However, the reality is a bit different. There are quite a lot of people who are slightly less fortunate when it comes to physical health and their mobility. We do our very best to make the lives of the elderly or disabled and their families or caregivers much easier by producing high-quality fabric apparel. Especially when it comes to the elderly at home and nursing homes, the mobility problem affects a rather high percentage of the population. If you prefer to dress up in tight, well-fitted clothes, you wouldn’t want any bulges of extra clothing appearing. Thus you should be opting for briefs to go with your wardrobe. They provide support and protection and leave you feeling more secure. Trunks This style is a perfect blend of comfort and support. Trunks have a design that’s similar to boxers but shorter in length and they fit the body as briefs do. They are a universal design and are found in most of the wardrobes. It is often possible to adapt ready-made clothes from the high street so that they are more comfortable or practical to wear whilst using a wheelchair. You, a friend or family member may be able to make the alterations, or a local dressmaker or dry cleaner may be able to do the alterations for you.

If you find it difficult to reach clothes once they are lowered, fit long loops of tape inside the waistband. Keep the loop around your wrist when you are seated on the toilet. When you need to pull the pants/trousers up, you can use the loop. There are also dressing aids, such as trouser clips, which might help Skirts and trousers with elasticated waistbands are often easier to manage than those with fasteners such as buttons or zips

Wrap-around tops, cardigans and skirts may be easier, although you may need to be able to secure them at the waist. You may be able to adapt a belt by using hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro, or a large popper or magnetic button In the underwear department, front closing brassieres are a good option for women. There is a company out of the UK that offers a magnetic closing bra that may be a good solution for those with limited dexterity. A sitting position will cause clothes to ride up, so look for trousers with a longer leg length, or longer dresses/skirts Daywear in this section includes: trousers and shorts, shirts, tops and T-shirts, skirts, dresses, trousers, jumpers, cardigans and waistcoats, specialised clothing for people with scoliosis, an amputation or who have had a laryngectomy.

There are pants called “breakaway pants” that are used in basketball that can be found in most stores that sell sportswear that have snaps all along the side. Family Fundprovides grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people aged 0-18. They provide grants for a wide range of items, including clothing. How you manage toileting is very personal and different for everyone. Most people want to be as independent as possible, minimising the risks of ‘accidents’ at any time. Boxers wear groin protectors underneath their shorts to protect their groin area from accidental or conscious lower blows. Some boxers also prefer to wear compression shorts under their trunks which helps promote blood flow into their leg muscles.A professional boxing match contains 12 rounds of 3 minutes each, that’s why wearing baggy shorts not only saves them from over-heating during body movements but also provides comfort throughout the match. There is a non-profit organization that provides custom-made, adaptive clothing, free of charge, to any veteran: Also, the leg openings of the shorts should not be too tight around your thighs and come with enough room for you to easily bend and move around the boxing ring. Why Do Boxers Wear Belts?