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Adaptive clothing w/stoma

Hello. Has anyone seen adaptive clothing that has the ability to access a stoma bag for changing and emptying? My father is late stage Alzheimer’s and also has a stoma bag. It’s been very difficult managing both but having him wear a one-piece outfit that has a zippered or buttoned option in the front to access the bag as well would be great. Thanks so much.

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  • LaurenB
    LaurenB Member Posts: 211
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    Could you give a little more clarity on the reason for the adaptive clothing other than the stoma access so I can better understand his needs?  Does he not want anything around his waistline?  Is he taking his clothes off?
  • ZackFootInMouth
    ZackFootInMouth Member Posts: 53
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    Potentially silly question, but why is he wearing a one-piece?

    Just brainstorming, it would have to be a onesie pajama that can be slipped into through the neck hole, but with an enlarged and extended back flap (like long johns) -- some DIY fans have made "Hooded Dropseat Footed Onesie Pajamas".

  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,095
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    Electra, if you don't find what you are looking for, you can probably take something to a seamstress to have a zipper put where you need it.

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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