Pippen Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm packing up to go to an out of town hospital to stay with a family member during chemo. This was a totally unexpected illness and diagnosis. Those of you who've been in this situation please help me out. What do I need to pack for myself and family member? We will be driving up so I will have my vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 phone numbers of family members entertainment/distraction for family member, who will probably have much less energy than normal (audiobooks?) I am sorry you & your family are going through this! :grouphug: :grouphug: Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 comfy clothes smart phone if you have one, sometimes there is no signal so the wifi calling feature sure comes in handy it also helps to turn on voice recorder when doctors come in and say stuff in case you missed something as well as use it to take notes and make lists also great to play audiobooks and podcasts when your loved one can't sleep (my Mom hates tv so that wasn't an option) charging cords and headphones for me having my phone covered being able to call/text/email relatives, have a book at my fingertips, being able to watch Netflix while my Mom napped and generally to stay in touch with the kids while I was gone. decent slippers, those hospital things are awful toiletries, because, again, the ones they supply are awful ibuprofen a familiar blanket and pillow were very helpful for my Mom too favorite snacks and drinks change and cash for cafeteria coffee/tea mug if, like me, you hate cardboard containers wipes to freshen up moisturizer!!!! Those places are so dry! I was there for the better part of 3 months and those were the essentials. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Comfort items that I like to have for long hospital stays are my own tissues and toliet paper. The paper products supplied at our local hospital are unbelievably thin and rough. I also bring a mug and tea bags for hot tea. Best wishes to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Soft throw and a pillow for snoozing in chairs. Healthy snacks so you're not hugrily munching on vending machine chips because there's nothing else. Small cooler with bottled water, yogurt, etc. Comfy clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 All of the above items are good. Infusions are long and boring more than anything else. Pack as if you're expecting to sit on a dry, cold airplane for many hours. Bring something to write on. Bring cookies for the nurses, who get less respect than they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I would pack very comfy, wrinkle free clothing that you can easily doze/sleep in if needed. I would also bring/wear a very comfortable pair of shoes so that you can take frequent walks. A sweatshirt or lightweight blanket/throw as often the rooms are very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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