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Posted by Linda
Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 09:20PM |
I'm amazed by what info everybody here, is willing to share.
My Dad is currently in the coronary care unit at Akl Hospital. Any suggestions on what men in hospital would appreciate. I'm going to take some fruit, but thought it seemed a bit boring. My brother has taken him some National Geographics.
He's not the type of person who sits still for 2mins, so being in a bed, hooked up to machines etc, is driving him mad. But I guess thats all a good sign, that he is improving.
Linda.
My Dad is currently in the coronary care unit at Akl Hospital. Any suggestions on what men in hospital would appreciate. I'm going to take some fruit, but thought it seemed a bit boring. My brother has taken him some National Geographics.
He's not the type of person who sits still for 2mins, so being in a bed, hooked up to machines etc, is driving him mad. But I guess thats all a good sign, that he is improving.
Linda.
Re: Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 09:49PM |
Re: Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 09:53PM |
Thanks Lyn,
What a great idea. Yes, I did read that thread, but didn't even think about it, in these circumstances. Would probably suit him down to the ground, as apparently he finds his glasses a bit uncomfortable after any length of time, as he's got tubes in his nose too.
Off to the Library now.
Linda.
What a great idea. Yes, I did read that thread, but didn't even think about it, in these circumstances. Would probably suit him down to the ground, as apparently he finds his glasses a bit uncomfortable after any length of time, as he's got tubes in his nose too.
Off to the Library now.
Linda.
Re: Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 10:04PM |
I know it may sound cliche but how about company?
Just have soemone sit with him for a bit during the day, of course not all day, that would be boring as heck...
But even ask his friends to call in for a bit, bring him paper and tell him some cheeky gossip to keep his already good spirits up...
I know my mum loves seeing the kids,so maybe you could try with Nick...
JMTCW
Zeetra
Just have soemone sit with him for a bit during the day, of course not all day, that would be boring as heck...
But even ask his friends to call in for a bit, bring him paper and tell him some cheeky gossip to keep his already good spirits up...
I know my mum loves seeing the kids,so maybe you could try with Nick...
JMTCW
Zeetra
Re: Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 10:12PM |
Re: Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 10:21PM |
Re: Hospital gifts January 24, 2005 11:58PM |
Re: Hospital gifts January 25, 2005 06:42AM |
I don't know what type of Coronary he is in for, last year my son (47) had a quadruple bypass and I sent him books and crosswords which he normaly enjoys. He could not cope with these as he had a great deal of trouble concentrating due to the effects of the op.
Talking books would seem to be a great idea, he could stop and start whenever he wants.
Hope he is better soon, son is back better than ever.
Bev M
Very hot Whitianga
Talking books would seem to be a great idea, he could stop and start whenever he wants.
Hope he is better soon, son is back better than ever.
Bev M
Very hot Whitianga
Raewyn G
Re: Hospital gifts January 25, 2005 07:50AM |
What about an insulated cup with a lid that could hold a hot or cold drink. The type I am thinking of are usually used for coffee when travelling.
Moisterising wipes for freshning up.
Aloe impregnated tissues to prevent the skin around the nose and mouth drying
Radio with earphones. He might like it set to talkback perhaps or sports radio. Extra batteries for radio
Peppermints
If he is on a special diet.....check with the staff.......some low fat crackers or biscuits
A helium balloon
Sometimes flowers aren't allowed in some wards, so check with the staff. But a flowering plant, that can be put in the garden when he is better and home.
Gardening, sport, car magazines
Grandchildrens paintings and pictures put into a scrap book. Family letters, cards and photos could be put in there also.
Anything worth a thought in that lot?
Hope he is better real soon.
All the best,
Raewyn G
Moisterising wipes for freshning up.
Aloe impregnated tissues to prevent the skin around the nose and mouth drying
Radio with earphones. He might like it set to talkback perhaps or sports radio. Extra batteries for radio
Peppermints
If he is on a special diet.....check with the staff.......some low fat crackers or biscuits
A helium balloon
Sometimes flowers aren't allowed in some wards, so check with the staff. But a flowering plant, that can be put in the garden when he is better and home.
Gardening, sport, car magazines
Grandchildrens paintings and pictures put into a scrap book. Family letters, cards and photos could be put in there also.
Anything worth a thought in that lot?
Hope he is better real soon.
All the best,
Raewyn G
Re: Hospital gifts January 25, 2005 11:26AM |
The Udder Raewyn has some great ideas - and I would add some wee books of poems or short stories. There are some lovely ones at Whitcoulls - little pocket type ones - "Meaning of Life", "Grandfathers", "Being a Dad" - they often have them near the counters - obviously to catch your eye.
I suggest these because they don't take too long to read. He will be easily fatigued - plus with the addition of medications won't be able to concentrate for long periods of time. Just 1 poem or page at a time would be enough. His memory may be temporarily affected too with the drugs and he may forget what he has read in a story if it's a full book - and this could be frustrating for him.
I also suggest them as he may have had his "spirit" challenged and may be reflectiong on his life and be thinking of making changes. These little books could be a source of inspiration and reflection for him.
I suggest these because they don't take too long to read. He will be easily fatigued - plus with the addition of medications won't be able to concentrate for long periods of time. Just 1 poem or page at a time would be enough. His memory may be temporarily affected too with the drugs and he may forget what he has read in a story if it's a full book - and this could be frustrating for him.
I also suggest them as he may have had his "spirit" challenged and may be reflectiong on his life and be thinking of making changes. These little books could be a source of inspiration and reflection for him.
Jennifer
Re: Hospital gifts January 25, 2005 12:16PM |
Linda, perhaps you could trawl the internet for some funny jokes, copy paste them into Microsoft Word (or similar) and print them all out for him to read at his leisure. That one ReneƩ told on foodlovers a short time ago was good (here's a link to it <[www.foodlovers.co.nz].
Also, this website has some good ones:
[webcab.de]
Regards.
Also, this website has some good ones:
[webcab.de]
Regards.
Re: Hospital gifts January 25, 2005 08:48PM |
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