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Apparel Design and Manufacturing student contributes to Alzheimer's Dress Behavior Study

COHS Marketing Office

January 19, 2017

Undergraduate student Leisha Womble designs a functioning garment for late-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

Undergraduate student Leisha Womble designs a functioning garment for late-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

This garment's essential design elements are comprised of factors such as laundering ease and sustainability, high comfort level, ease of manipulation for caregivers, disease-stage appropriate functionality, appealing colors, and a fashionable but structural design to convey dignity for the wearer.

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