I have no advice; however I think what you are trying to do is a great thing. I will tell you what a lady at a nursing home told me the elderly could use was bibs that tie at the neck and cover their laps. I thought that was a good idea to catch the food and keep them cleaner. I worked in a nursing home for 3 years and that would have been a great help. I loved working with the elderly. I have not made it as far as making any yet but would love to do so.