Adult Bibs
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SW Iowa
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I agree with you, if they are able to fasten them. My Mom was in a nursing home before her death and their bibs had velcro fasteners. They were fine until they had been through the laundry many times. The lint built up and some became so full that they would not stay closed. I like the idea of being able to drape them over their necks like the aprons mentioned.
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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My father was in his 80's when he landed on his head on the cement driveway, thanks to his wife "helping" him by holding and moving the ladder while he was standing at the top of the ladder. He was in a rehab center for a long time because of the head injury. He already had parkinsons, so had a number of little helps like a spoon that strapped to his hand, etc. His step-daughter grabbed a half apron and tied it around his neck for a bib. When I was a teen, we sewed these aprons for gifts and called them "cocktail aprons".
In one of Mary Mularie's books there are instructions for adult bibs. She points out that many of us eat on the go most days, often eating in the car, and these keep our clothing presentable.
Thanks for asking the question. It brought me to something I didn't even know I needed and wanted.
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 442
My mom, who I lost last month, was in a nursing home before I rescued her. She Hated those bibs...they were so institutional ! So God Bless those who make these nicer ones for their loved ones.
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