My mom (85, with dementia, lives with me) developed a swollen left foot a month ago and was treated with antibiotics. It's almost back to normal now, but the podiatrist wants her to wear compression socks during the day. We'll need to help her put these on. Any advice about particular types/brands that are relatively easy to put on? I read about compression wraps and wonder whether this would be a good way to go (I'll ask the podiatrist that question as well).
My advice? Opt for the zipper free option to avoid unexpected imprints.
You can get good ones at any pharmacy, no need for medical supply stores.
Measure your mom's calves, lenght, widest girth and choos ea medium compression pair or two. They can be rinsed each evening and hung to dry.
DON"T forget the bread bag trick! For getting the socks on, before she's out of bed, place a bread bag over her calf, cut open top and bottom, then slide the stocking over that and pull the bag out from under at the toes. This trick makes it easy to place the socks.
Go to a medical equipment place and speak with staff there would be one idea.
Jobst was used in hospital when I was there.
Get the correct fit. Getting the large so they will be easy to draw on will mean they aren't going to work correctly.
Be certain to read HOW to put them on.
Today you may even find a good youtube video on how to put on compression stockings.
One way to make them MUCH EASIER to put on is a light powdering before applying; this helps with moisture problems also if you use a good power such as zeasorb.
Good luck.
But if they are real easy to get on they probably are not doing what they are supposed to do.
I also suggest taking mom to a medical supply store and they will let her try on a variety so you know what ones are "easier" to get on and more important you get the correct size.
We did trial and error. At the end of it my dad just refused them all.