Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
Be careful to not call them "bibs" when giving them to the residents. I cared for my aunt after she had been in a Board & Care. I told her I was putting an apron on her, and she said, "Thank you for not calling it a bib." They need bibs, but they are still sensitive.
It is a wonderful service you are providing the residents with clothing protectors that look like clothing themselves. So much of their dignity is lost when they need someone to help them deal with their bodily needs. We must be careful to not insult them. Call these 'clothing protectors or aprons'.