World Alzheimer's Month

With someone developing dementia every three seconds, World Alzheimer's Month a chance to talk about dementia and show that you are part of a growing number of people all around the world who are working to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families. As dementia is diagnosed earlier in the disease course, those living with dementia are also more likely to remain active in society.

The impact of World Alzheimer's Month is growing, but the stigmatisation and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a global problem, that requires global action. Dementia is the leading cause of disability and dependency among the elderly. 

Founder Katie and her family know the challenges that Alzheimer's can bring all too well having been a carer for her Nan.

Katie explains that "our aim was to keep Nan as independent as possible for as long as possible - she was very clear this was what she wanted. She lost all strength and had no feeling in her fingers which made fastening buttons particularly difficult. She loved our shirts with VELCRO® Brand Fastening / Fasteners for this very reason and even well into her nineties, she remained able to dress herself with the help of the easier dressing clothes. But, her favourite item of all was the Lilly Luxury Cape as having lost a lot of weight, she would feel the cold but find it hard to take jumpers on and off".

This year’s theme, ‘Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s’ has a special focus on post-diagnosis support. Here at The Able Label, we believe in empowering people, such as those with Alzheimer's and potential dressing difficulties, to still enjoy and love fashion.

Adaptive clothing can help to manage and overcome a variety of dressing difficulties and our clothing is specially designed with discrete adaptations and easy to use fastenings to help transform lives, give back confidence, provide dignity and help to maintain independence.