My Dad had Parkinsons for 16 years. In the later years, he needed a bib with every meal, but my mom thought bibs looked very undignified, especially out in public. I made him a bunch of aprons like the ones we use to BBQ in, and they worked really well. Just slip them over the neck and don't tie the strings around the waist. They covered the front and the lap. I use one I bought a long time ago as the pattern, and they take about a yard each. I made them with sports team, fishing, and other "manly" fabrics, including denim. Extra bonus: anyone in need of an apron can wear them.