Advice, stories and tips

With Parkinson's disease there are various difficulties with regard to clothing. The most common are problems with balance, tremors and limited finger movement. It can often be frustrating to find that you can't stand still while you're putting on clothes, or have trouble handling buttons or other fastenings.

8 July 2014... what should have been an ordinary, normal day ended in despair. I had had a sleepless night and got up early thinking that a walk in the garden would bring some relief. Unfortunately, not. Then I went back to bed to get some sleep. Until I suddenly woke up and had a strange feeling in the right arm. It felt like it was no longer part of my body. Soon enough I knew what was going on: I was dealing with a CVA, also called stroke or cerebral infarction.

Stop 2: The laundry Our mouths literally fell open with surprise when we saw the mass of people at work there, the infinitely different techniques for processing jeans, the amount of trousers that are finished every day, the size of the machines, …

On Friday 8 December we were invited to participate in a co-creation about wound care in the To Walk Again REVAlution center in Herentals. So Yes puts a lot of effort into the comfort of wheelchair users and therefore wants to work preventively around wound care.

Half a year ago we were asked if we wanted to participate in a fashion show for and by people with Spina Bifida. The occasion was a symposium about Spina Bifida because of the 10th anniversary of the Spina Bifida reference centre of UZ Gent

We had been very curious for a long time as to how our trousers were produced abroad. As laymen in the textile industry, we felt it was essential to check it all out for ourselves. Where are our clothes produced? What are the working conditions like there? Which machinery do they have at their disposal?

With this slogan Lien D'Haeseleer starts her hemiplegia blog. Lien is an inspiring young lady with a hemiplegia and also a model for So Yes. She shares interesting tips and tricks for living one-handedly independently. Highly recommended for those who have to go through life with one hand. We'd like to give her the floor for a moment.

April 24, 2016 ... a road accident with serious irreversible consequences: a nasty back injury resulting in paralysis of the lower limbs up to the nipple line: tetraplegia. My left hand and three fingers of the right hand were also paralysed. My world collapsed, but little by little I got back straight.

We have already had a fascinating week, culminating in an interview with home nurses White-Yellow Cross West Flanders. We asked them a while ago if we could sit together so that we could introduce our products.

There are a huge number of aids that (should) facilitate dressing and undressing in people with a physical disability. Based on our expertise we're happy to list the most useful tools for you.

October 2016 ... an email in our mailbox from Freddy, coordinator of the REVA fair in Ghent asking if we were interested in a stand at the REVA fair. ... We didn't have to think about this for a long time. As occupational therapists, we have been to the REVA fair several times to stay up to date on all innovative products and services. We thought it would be a must to reserve a place.

As occupational therapists in the rehabilitation centre, we often encountered problems during the dressing or undressing of people with hemiplegia. Below are some important tips to make this daily activity run more smoothly.

Eindelijk day centre is a day care centre for people with a non-congenital brain injury in Buggenhout. Occupational therapist Maryke asked us if we wanted to participate in a seasonal cafe to present adapted clothing in a fun way. We grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

During the photo shoot of the So Yes winter collection we received reinforcements from an additional photographer: Flore Verbeke. Flore is a young hobby photographer who, despite her physical limitations, takes and edits magnificent photos.

People who need to catheterise themselves can still lead an active life. A few useful tips will get you very far. 1. Drink plenty of water. A common pitfall is that people drink too little because they are afraid of having to do probe. However, drinking too little can cause infections.

Today we had the opportunity to gain some name recognition with a stand at Wheelchairity, an inclusive music festival where the (valid) visitor is invited to reflect on the difficulties that people with a physical disability have to overcome on a daily basis. They do this by giving "the wheelchair" a pleasant and active place at the festival.

ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a degenerative disorder that affects the motor nerve cells in the brain stem and spinal cord. In this blog we would like to give some tips on how to adjust existing clothing or what to pay attention to when buying new clothing.

We were invited to attend the occupational therapy seminar 'Kronkels' of Artevelde Hogeschool so we could present our brand of clothing at the inspiration fair. It was an offer that we could not refuse.

I'm Iris, a young woman of 30. I have spina bifida, also known as open back, and my husband has a left hemiplegia and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We decided a few years ago to give up our desire to have a child. This is because the chance of having a child with a disability is quite high.

I'm Ingrid, a lively 50-year-old woman. Enjoying life, going to work, travelling far away with the family, playing sports, being together with family/friends, that's what has always made me happy. Spinal cord injury I woke up after a back operation to remove a tumour and a bleed and had no feeling in my lower abdomen or legs.

The new collection has arrived and looks promising. Some new colours for the ZITA, ZOË, MILA and MO pants will be launched soon, as well as our exciting new jackets with magnetic zippers.

Are you unable to move around independently due to illness, disability or old age and do you have to use a wheelchair? Whether you have a spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease or a leg amputation, wheelchair trousers can make life easier for you as a wheelchair user.

The care lab is, as it were, an adapted home where the latest technologies and gadgets can be tested. The upcoming occupational therapists can step into the skin of a wheelchair patient and experience how certain aids increase the independence of people with a physical disability.

Multiple Sclerosis is an incurable, chronic disease of the central nervous system where inflammation leads to damage to nerve bundles and their sheath. In the majority of people with Multiple Sclerosis, the severity of the symptoms depends on the temperature. That is why choosing the right clothes is very important.

Senior clothing advice: Discover useful clothing tips for dressing comfortably and stylishly. Practical fashion solutions especially for the elderly.

One of our role models is Virginie Houthave, 42 years old and mother of 2 children. In 1978 Virginie was born at 26 weeks. During the birth she got too little oxygen so she has Cerebral palsy (CP).

We were often asked if we have clothes that make the toilet transfer easier with a hoist. The wheelchair pants with side zippers has been tested and approved.

12 March 2020. We meet at wheeler Peter Genyn in the beautiful Kalmthout. It's not the first time we meet Peter, but now we don't know how to behave. As the Corona regulations tell us, we are not allowed to

As occupational therapists, we are happy to give you advice on a few handy and innovative aids that allow you to put on your shoes and stockings yourself in no time. Tested and approved for you!

Joost suffered a stroke in 2017. The consequences were not negligible. In this catchy testimony, his husband Dieter talks about the many fears and difficulties they have had to endure.