How to Don an Arkeras Gown
Supporting a person’s sense of well-being is the overarching goal of an Arkeras gown through its fabric and its construction. The front-to-back design and attached wraparound scarf both aid in dressing oneself, even if you have limited range mobility. Those same features assist a caretaker dressing someone else. Here we offer our best methods on how to don our patient gowns in each of these scenarios.
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For independent dressing
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While holding neckline, insert one arm into corresponding sleeve and pull to shoulder.
Repeat on opposite side. -
With one hand behind your back, grab opposite scarf and pull to front around shoulder.
Repeat on opposite side. -
Adjust scarf and neckline as desired.
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For caregiver-assisted dressing
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Insert the person’s arms into sleeves.
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Wrap one scarf around back neckline to opposite shoulder and pull to front.
Repeat on opposite side. -
Adjust scarf and neckline, and voilà—you're done!
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For independent dressing with limited range mobility
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Seated comfortably, lay gown's open neckline over your knees.
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Next, the goal is to create a loop out of the neck scarves.
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From the neckline, follow toward the right side to lift attached scarf.
Drape it across your lap to the left. -
Repeat on opposite side: from the neckline, follow toward the left side to lift attached scarf.
Drape it across your lap to the right. -
With both hands holding where the scarves cross over, pull fabric toward self to create a loop.
Insert your head into the loop. Bend at waist as needed. -
Ensure scarves are exposed at front of gown.
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Insert one arm into corresponding sleeve. Repeat on opposite side.
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Adjust scarf, neckline, and back panels, as needed.
At Arkeras, it is our hope that anyone wrapped in the beauty
of our gown feels empowered no matter the setting.
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