ADAPTIVE CLOTHING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA (PWD) ON MODERATE STAGE

• Main Author: Rizky Salsabila, Putri
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/69119
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Adaptive clothing is one of the media to optimize the living conditions of people with dementia (PwD) which can solve the problem of that is able to solve problems, facilitate independence, assist caregivers in caretaking, and is adapted to the physical and psychological conditions of PwD. This research uses a qualitative research method with an exploratory approach through Anthropology through Design (AtD). AtD is used to generate anthropological knowledge about social and cultural phenomena through design activities due to the lack of discussion of ODD anthropology in Indonesia. This research produces adaptive clothing with a closure system that facilitates needs, conveniences, and can be accepted in the social setting (covering up disabilities). Three caregivers and three PwD respondents participated for measurement and observation. The data recorded by the digital camera was subjected to 2D video record analysis by capturing it into frames. The PwD were directed to perform movements to determine the system, type, and range of PwD towards the closure. In this study, the anthropological mapping of PwD in Indonesia was elaborated with measurement data as a basis for recommendation of adaptive clothing design. The research showed that the suitable clothing to promote independence for people with dementia (PwD) does not need to have overly complex features or systems, but can be as simple as paying attention to: appropriate sizing, such as pattern size and closure size; the type, placement, and system of closures that PwD are familiar with or can recognize easily based on memory; clothing styles, such as without armscye and pocketless; sweat-wicking and cool, non-textured, soft materials; and visually normal-looking clothing to increase self-esteem.