The Easeability Jacket is a versatile mobility aid jacket designed to support anyone facing challenges with standing, balance, or mobility. Originally inspired by my mom’s journey with dementia, this adaptive clothing is helping people living with Parkinson’s, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ALS, and even those recovering from surgery. If you’re a caregiver or patient looking for safer, more dignified ways to move, this jacket was made for you.
Today, we separate fact from fiction and bust the myth that the Easeability Jacket is only meant for Elderly women.
While the Easeability Jacket was invented because of my Mom's advanced age and dementia, it can serve far more people than just aging moms. But I didn't really think about that until after the first production run had finished.
That's because I know there are millions of seniors, in the US alone, that are at risk of mobility decline due to aging alone. A whopping 61.2 million Americans are 65 or older as of 2024 according to census results.
But that doesn't mean that if you found our product and thought that it might help you or your loved one who are struggling with mobility for different reasons, that you shouldn't give it a try. To the contrary, if it does help and you are using it for a different reason, I would LOVE to know what you used it for and how it helped you. You can tag us @luckydadbrands on socials and tell us all about it or email me personally at Joey@luckydadbrands.com.
If you haven't seen an Easeabilty Jacket yet, watch this quick video that shows you how it works with a Parkinson's patient who struggles to stand up after sitting for long periods.
Now that you know the product I'm talking about, let's explore some of the different reasons an Easeability Jacket might be something you should be considering as the potential wearer or caregiver!
First up are the neurological and muscular conditions that are most similar to the origin story of the Jacket (dementia/Alzheimer's).
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Stroke: Survivors often have weakness or paralysis on one side of the body that makes it difficult to push up evenly on both sides or maintain their balance
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Affected individuals struggle with muscle weakness and/or stiffness, and balance problems that can make standing complicated
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Arthritis: Creates variable stiffness in the joints which can make the bending and pushing motions of standing up or sitting down painful and difficult
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Muscular Dystrophy: Causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass which would make standing up or sitting down difficult without assistance
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Cerebral Palsy: Affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills which often make sitting-to-standing a challenge
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Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI): Can create weakness or paralysis that would interfere with ability to independently transfer oneself depending on severity
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ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Loss of muscle control, including that of the legs and core, caused by neurodegeneration
There are other long term disorders that may warrant the use of the Easeability Jacket to make life a little easier for both caregiver and wearer. They include:
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Generalized Weakness & Deconditioning: sometimes seen after prolonged illness, hospitalization ("post-hospital syndrome"), or simply the natural loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) that comes with aging.
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Balance Disorders: Vertigo or Meniere's disease cause dizziness and a high fear of falling, making a person hesitant to stand without a secure point of contact.
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Cardiac and Pulmonary Conditions: Individuals with severe COPD or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) experience extreme shortness of breath with minimal exertion. The act of standing can be enough to leave them breathless and needing to stabilize.
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Fatigue-Based Conditions: Such as Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), where patients may have "good" muscle strength on paper but are debilitated by a profound lack of energy, making daily tasks like standing a major hurdle.
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Vision Impairment: Low vision or blindness increases the reliance on touch and stable objects for orientation and balance when transitioning from sitting to standing. Plus the magnetic zipper helps them to dress independently with the hepatic feedback of the click they can feel and hear when it connects correctly and is ready to zip up.
Even some temporary ailments can create a need for an Easeability Jacket. There's no shame in getting a little help when helping someone you love or getting help from someone you love. These include:
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Total Hip Replacement (THR): In the weeks following, when forbidden to bend past 90 degrees or twist, reaching down or using a low chair is nearly impossible without assistance.
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Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Significant pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion make generating the force to stand incredibly difficult.
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Back Surgery: Procedures like spinal fusions or laminectomies come with core strength limitations and pain that prevent the core engagement needed for standing.
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Major Abdominal Surgery: Surgeries like a hysterectomy or hernia repair make using the core muscles painful and risky, and patients are often advised not to "push" or strain.
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Fracture Repair: Recovering from a broken hip, pelvis, femur, or ankle severely limits weight-bearing and mobility.
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Rotator Cuff Surgery: While a shoulder injury, it impairs the ability to use the arms to push up from a chair or use a walker effectively.
It’s not easy to decide that you need help, but if you know that you are embarking on a surgery that is going to limit your mobility on the other side for any duration, consider purchasing an Easeability Jacket to stay comfortable and fashionable while getting the help you need. It will also make life easier for your caregivers - win-win!
To get an Easeability Jacket for yourself or a loved one, head here!
To find out more about Lucky Dad Brands, head here.
With care and dignity,
Joey Corasio - Founder Lucky Dad Brands
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