Sestra Care

20/11/2025

🎄 Meaningful Gifts for Those You Love This Christmas 🎄

When someone you care about is unwell, in pain, or living in an aged care or hospital setting, it can be hard to know what to say—or what gift might bring comfort without being intrusive.

A thoughtful gift from Sestra Care Solutions can be the answer. 💛

Our adaptive care products are specially designed for elderly, disabled, palliative, and hospital patients—especially when conventional products no longer offer the comfort or support they need.

✨ Give a gift that truly makes a difference:
✔ Provides comfort, dignity, and practical support
✔ Helps carers deliver safer, easier, more respectful care
✔ Lifts the spirits of someone who needs it most

🧵 Open-Back Shirts & Nightwear – dress and undress effortlessly, prevent skin injury, and maintain dignity day and night.

💧 Silicone Sippy Cup Lids – a small gift with a big impact, helping people drink independently and stay hydrated.

🍽 Adult Bib with Crumb Catcher – keeps clothing dry and clean, supports dignity during meals, and helps prevent spills.

This Christmas, let your gift be more than a gesture—let it be support, comfort, and dignity.
Explore our range 👉 www.sestracare.com.au

14/11/2025

“Why is our adaptive care clothing made from a thicker fabric?”

I often receive messages from families saying, “Mum is always cold — do you have something warmer?”

From my own professional experience, I know that as we age or become unwell, our body’s ability to regulate temperature changes.
Older people and those in care often feel the cold much more than others.
That’s why warmth and comfort are key parts of every design we have created.

Our Sestra open-back shirts are made from a premium mid-weight cotton–polyester interlock knit — a fabric that’s:
🩵 Thicker and denser than a regular T-shirt
🩵 Soft and smooth on both sides for sensitive skin
🩵 Gently insulating while still breathable
🩵 Easy-care and ideal for frequent laundering in care settings

It’s all part of our mission to keep care clothing comfortable, dignified, and practical — because everyone deserves to feel warm and cared for.

31/10/2025

🩵Pretty simple care idea: make dressing easier for every size.

Did you know that Sestra open-back care shirts are available in larger sizes?
Designed here in Adelaide, these shirts are helping bariatric patients feel comfortable and cared for in hospitals and aged care settings.

We’ve seen how difficult it can be when standard gowns don’t fit — carers often have to use two gowns to protect a patient’s dignity. Our open-back shirts make dressing easier, safer, and more comfortable for everyone involved.

🩵 Because care should be practical, simple, and always respectful.

👉 See our range at www.sestra.com.au

23/10/2025

Comfort & Dignity Matter — Sestra Open-Back Shirts for Aged Care & Hospital Use

❤️ Upholding dignity and independence, even when help is needed mobility challenges, the right clothes matter profoundly. That’s why we designed the Sestra open-back shirt — adaptive care wear for aged care residents, hospital patients and individuals needing support.

Why it works:
❤️ Soft, breathable, caring fabrics designed for resident comfort
❤️ Up-holding dignity and independence, even when help is needed
❤️ Upholding dignity and independence, even when help is needed for mobility challenges, the right clothes matter profoundly. That’s why we designed the Sestra open-back shirt — adaptive care wear for aged care residents, hospital patients and individuals needing support.
❤️ Helps reduce stress during illness or hospital stays with easy dressing apparel
❤️ Supports care staff and improves workflow in busy care environments
❤️ A practical alternative when “normal” clothes just don’t meet the need

Whether you’re a family carer, nurse, or running an aged care facility, this is the apparel made with your loved one’s comfort and dignity in mind.

🛍️ Check our online store or message us for special facility bulk pricing, trial samples, or advice on choosing care-ready clothing.

22/10/2025

15/10/2025

How to Measure for the Right Fit.💌

💡 Pretty Simple Care Idea

Why Measuring Matters When Buying Clothing for Care?

Buying clothing for someone in care isn’t as simple as choosing a size off the rack — every person and brand is different. Taking the right body measurements helps ensure that clothing fits comfortably and supports both dignity and ease of care.

Here’s why it’s worth doing:
✅ Each manufacturer uses different sizing
✅ Clothing that’s too small can be painful or hard to move in
✅ Clothing that’s too big can look baggy and be unsafe
✅ A person’s size can change — recheck measurements every 6 months

We’ve made it easy! Download our Body Measurement Guideline Chart to help you get it right.

👉 Find it here: www.sestracare.com.au

07/10/2025

💡 Pretty Simple Care Idea

Shopping for the Right Clothing in Care

Finding the right clothing for someone in care can feel tricky — but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple choices can make all the difference in how comfortable and confident your loved one feels every day.

✨ Here are three things to keep in mind:
1️⃣ Fabric – Soft, easy-care fabrics that are gentle on the skin.
2️⃣ Style – Care-friendly apparel makes dressing easier for both the carer and the person being dressed.
3️⃣ Colour & Fit – Familiar, calming colours and the right fit help people feel more at ease.

It’s a pretty simple care idea — choose clothing that makes care days feel just a little bit brighter. 🌿

🩵 Visit our website for more tips: www.sestracare.com.au

24/09/2025

💌A Pretty Simple Idea: Rethink Clothing in Care.
For someone in aged care, the hospital, or recovering at home, dressing isn’t just a routine task.
It can affect:
✔ How comfortable they feel all day
✔ Their ability to participate in self-care
✔ The time and strain it takes for a caregiver to help them
✔ Make them feel more secure and positive
Choose soft, practical, and easy-to-wear clothing—sometimes adaptive care clothing, sometimes just thoughtful choices from local stores. Either way, clothing should support comfort, independence, and dignity.
A Simple Care Idea: Rethink Clothing Care.

2. 💜 Find more simple care tips on our website: https://sestracare.com.au/clothing-for-nursing-home-residents/

12/09/2025

💌Pretty Simple Care Idea
🥤 Sippy Cup Lids

Spills can be frustrating, but they don’t have to be part of everyday care. Our sippy cup lids are made from BPA-free, food-grade silicone and fit onto standard cups.
✔ Spill-proof design for fewer accidents
✔ Easy for patients to handle, supporting independence
✔ Safe and non-toxic for everyday use
Sometimes, it’s the simplest solutions that make the biggest difference.

💜 At Sestra Care, we believe care should be simple, dignified, and supportive—for both wearers and carers. That’s why we share our Pretty Simple Care Ideas.
🌐 See more: https://sestracare.com.au

09/09/2025

👕 Pretty Simple Care Ideas:

💌Why Clothing in Care Matters More Than We Think

When caring for someone who is bedbound or has limited mobility—either long term or just for a short time—clothing becomes more than just a daily task. It becomes about comfort, safety, dignity, and ease—for both the individual and the carer.

Sestra Care adaptive shirts are specifically designed for people who can’t wear standard clothing from general stores. These shirts are soft, breathable, open-back for easier dressing, and made with textiles suitable for industrial laundry—because practicality matters in care settings.

Many families and carers are challenged to find the right clothing for their loved ones, so I also share simple tips like:
✔️ How to measure someone for the right fit
✔️ What to look for in care-appropriate fabrics
✔️ Why some styles just aren’t safe or comfortable in a care environment

You can explore my range of adaptive wear, and learn more about how clothing can reduce discomfort and support better care at:
🌐 www.sestracare.com.au

I write these posts for anyone caring for a loved one at home or in aged care—because I know from experience that the dignity and relief the right clothing brings is often overlooked, but deeply needed.

🔹If you’re a care professional, a family member, or even just someone looking to improve comfort for an ageing parent or patient—this is for you.
You can explore my range of adaptive wear and learn more about how clothing can reduce discomfort and support better care at:e than just a daily task. It becomes about comfort, safety, dignity, and ease—for both the individual and the carer.

15/05/2025

📘 Facebook Business Page Post
Temporary Change in Services – Thank You for Your Understanding 💙

Dear customers and community,

From now until mid-August, I won’t be able to take phone consultations or offer in-person appointments to view or collect garments.
However, our online shop remains open, and orders will be dispatched every Monday and Thursday.

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out via:
📧 sales@sestracare.com.au
💬 Facebook Messenger
🌐 Website contact form

Phone messages will be checked and answered as soon as possible.
Thanks so much for your patience and support as we continue to provide adaptive care clothing with love and care, even from afar. 💙

— Sestra Care

21/04/2025

#💙 Ease, Comfort, and Convenience for Carers and Loved Ones 💙

I recently heard from a carer who shared her experience with our adaptive night shirts. Not only was she impressed by how effortless it was to dress her father, but she also noticed how comfortable he felt in them—a true win for both carer and loved one!

What made it even better? Being based in Adelaide, she was able to pick up her order in an emergency with just a phone call. No need to wait for postage or navigate online orders—just quick, reliable support when it’s needed most.

At Sestra Care, we’re here to make life easier for carers and those they care for. Whether it’s adaptive clothing designed for dignity and practicality or fast and flexible options for local customers, we’re committed to providing solutions that work for you.

📞 Need something urgently in Adelaide? Just give us a call, and we’ll arrange for pickup to ensure you have what you need when you need it.

🛒 Explore our range: www.sestracare.com.au

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