DEAR ABBY: When people buy clothing for patients, they should remember that the person may no longer be able to dress him- or herself or move their limbs. Therefore, it is wise to buy clothing a little larger than you normally would. One woman I know buys her cousin housedresses, then cuts them up the back, hems the sides and makes ties at the neck. When the attendants dress her, there is no trouble, no pain -- and she looks adorable. -- JANET IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEAR JANET: Thank you for your helpful suggestion. Clothing for people in home health care or in nursing homes can also be ordered by catalog. One company that creates this specialized line of clothing is Buck & Buck Designs. It offers clothes for both men and women that may be ordered online at www.buckandbuck.com or by calling toll-free 1-800-458-0600.