It’s a Big Life Change when Pulling Up Pants Becomes a Chore For many people, pulling up their pants can be a daily struggle, especially for those with limited mobility, arthritis, those who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid. For some, this difficulty could be temporary due to a recent medical procedure. But […]
Living with edema or diabetes can be tough, especially when it comes to managing the daily discomfort of swollen feet. It’s even harder when most most shoes don’t accomodate edema, disabetes and swollen feet. Finding great shoes for edema and swollen feet can sometimes be a challenge. But don’t worry, help is on the way! So, […]
Celebrating Love & Life This Valentine’s Day with Older Adults! Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to spread love, joy, and appreciation to all the special people in our lives. We’re talking holiday sparkle and magic! And, of course, there are so many different things to do on Valentine’s Day to celebrate with the older […]
Ready to learn about how adaptive clothing for seniors makes dressing easier? Or curious what exactly constitutes adaptive clothing? Over the past few years, many new brands have emerged that create adaptive clothing to improve some aspect of the dressing experience. From clothes for wheelchair users, amputees, and children with sensory disabilities, to apparel […]
Ready to learn about how adaptive clothing for seniors makes dressing easier? Or curious what exactly constitutes adaptive clothing? Over the past few years, many new brands have emerged that create adaptive clothing to improve some aspect of the dressing experience. From clothes for wheelchair users, amputees, and children with sensory disabilities, to apparel […]
Sure, it may seem like all types of hospital gowns are created equal, but there are key differences that are important to understand. And, these differences bring added comfort and safety at a time when they’re so needed. Most gowns follow the same basic shape, yet they’re designed for different purposes. At the most basic […]
Adaptive pants are a game-changer for older adults who live with changes related to mobility and independence. Whether you are looking for solutions to make dressing easier for yourself, or you are a family member or caregiver searching for ways to help an older adult maintain dignity and independence, adaptive pants are a must-have. Here […]
We’re living longer and healthier lives; and when it comes to age-related advances in medical science, we’re doing more than ever to deliver quality care to our aging population. Perhaps not surprisingly, one of the most overlooked aspects of safe care is one of the most basic: the twice-daily (or more) dressing process, which […]
Dogs & Older Adults: A Magical Connection By: Peter Zollo, Cofounder of Joe & Bella Peter Zollo is one of the co-founders of Joe & Bella, an adaptive-apparel brand for older adults. He co-founded Joe & Bella soon after he ended his nearly decade-long journey as a family caregiver to both of his parents. Jozie & […]
Joe & Bella is Named Winner of 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards We’re so excited to announce that Joe & Bella has been named one of the winners of the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards. Joe & Bella received the “Up & Comer” award for being the most exciting startup of the year. The winners […]
