The following questions are addressed:

• How should I dress my family member?
• How should I undress my family member?

The following information is complementary to the recommendations provided by the nurse.

Involving the person in choosing which clothes to wear promotes autonomy and participation in activities of daily living.

The caregiver must plan with the person in which order he/she wishes to dress the clothes and these must be placed in a nearby site.  Support items such as a buttoner, dressing hook, sock aid, long-handle shoehorn can facilitate this activity.

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