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An idea for emergencies.

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:04:02 GMT

Not really an emergency...well maybe. When I was in the emergency room and worried about being admitted I had a great idea. I have since made up plastic bag w/those things I might need: comb,toothbrush,etc. I showed my DH where it is and plan to recycle the contents after 3 months.

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millieshops — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:22:15 GMT

Good plan. Emergency rooms can be so busy at times, staff has little time for anything more than medical needs. And if you do any traveling, that bag of goodies would transition right into your carry-on.

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:35:36 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 Also to anyone who is going to an emergency room, bring a sweater or a throw. They are notoriously freezing and my son said it was done to try to control the spread of germs.

The last time I was waiting in an emergency room, the wait was well over 4 hours and it must have been 60 degrees in there!

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Still Raining — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:46:47 GMT

Don't know, it seems a odd concern. Anytime I became aware I was being admitted or being transferred to more a more specialized hospital, I never fretted about a comb. Just tried to breathe.

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Peaches McPhee — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:45:42 GMT

EverytimeI've been to an emergency room (aging mother and father, so lots of times) the last thing on anyone's mind was brushing teeth.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 17:21:17 GMT

STILLRAINING: Some concerns are silly,I know. I was so rattled I could not think straight.

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mizree — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 17:41:12 GMT

this is an excellent idea. in past i've had husband gather my things when at hospital with children or parents. be sure to include phone charger. having everything at the ready would ensure i have the essentials for a couple of days.

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software — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 17:59:53 GMT

I love short trips, 1-2 days, I may get to go once a month if I'm lucky so I keep a bag "semi" packed at all times. It's so much more convenient than to try to remember what to pack each time. Basic bathroom items, underwear, slippers, PJs.

I have been admitted a couple of times in 2019 without warning. My kids know the location of the bag in my home, they don't mind bringing it to me.

What they would mind is packing it for me!

Hospitals know it's cold inside, just ask for a blanket. Even a sheet helps.

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Sooner — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 18:07:30 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 It's not silly--it is something everyone should have handy! At least copies of health care cards, a few days worth of any pills you take, maybe a few changes of undies, any cosmetic items you might need in small sample sizes, phone contact numbers, etc.

You absolutely never know when you or a loved one might be admitted to the emergency room (after it is the EMERGENCY room--you don't plan a trip!) and have to spend a few days there.

I always have a tote bag with this type of things in it. You never know, and you REALLY need to be ready for something like this.

Thanks for reminding us!

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mspatmac — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 18:35:29 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Group 5 minus 1 It's not silly--it is something everyone should have handy! At least copies of health care cards, a few days worth of any pills you take, maybe a few changes of undies, any cosmetic items you might need in small sample sizes, phone contact numbers, etc.

You absolutely never know when you or a loved one might be admitted to the emergency room (after it is the EMERGENCY room--you don't plan a trip!) and have to spend a few days there.

I always have a tote bag with this type of things in it. You never know, and you REALLY need to be ready for something like this.

Thanks for reminding us!

@Group 5 minus 1 @Sooner

I agree and would like to add a portable phone charger as well as a wall charger. I learned the hard way and always have them in my handbag. I do carry some other essentials in my handbag so I am reasonably confident. I do have to double check my "go bag" and make sure I have everthing.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 18:38:27 GMT

I think that is an excellent idea for anyone 60 plus especially if you have any health concerns. Being prepared for any kind of emergency is just good common sense like having insurance. You hope you never need it... but if and when you do it is there for you.

Having a little bag of things that your partner might need in an emergency situation say if you were admitted is smart! Much easier than trying to tell someone where everything is( especially MY husband!) Also it is smart for your partner to know where you keep all your medical cards if in your purse... a man in a woman's purse is another whole story!

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Glittergal — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:27:32 GMT

Great idea. I also took this a step further and made a binder for emergencies full of info with lists of medications, important phone numbers, care instructions for pets/kids, etc. That way, a relative can take care of things at home if an emergency happens.

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Teddie — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:55:19 GMT

In early September I was having awful pain in my back. My husband had already gone to bed and my daughter was sitting with me. I finally gave in that I needed to go to ER. We let my husband know we were going in and told him just to continue sleeping, even though he was saying he should come along. It ended up that I had to be admitted to the hospital. I was certainly not expecting that and it was both a physically and emotionally tough time for me. I am so blessed in that my daughter knows me so well and packed exactly what I needed for my husband to bring the next morning. There is no way he would have known what I wanted and where it all was.

If you don’t have a daughter like mine, having a bag ready to go is also a nice idea, like @Group 5 minus 1 suggested. 🙂

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tobes — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:16:05 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 Add prescriiption drug information including dosage.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:24:03 GMT

Hubby knows where my things are, I'm fairly organized and he would know what I need. I'm not going to prepare for an emergency admission to a hospital. I'm not really susperstitous but that seems like I'd be jinxing myself.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:56:00 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I think that is an excellent idea for anyone 60 plus especially if you have any health concerns. Being prepared for any kind of emergency is just good common sense like having insurance. You hope you never need it... but if and when you do it is there for you.

Having a little bag of things that your partner might need in an emergency situation say if you were admitted is smart! Much easier than trying to tell someone where everything is( especially MY husband!) Also it is smart for your partner to know where you keep all your medical cards if in your purse... a man in a woman's purse is another whole story!

We live 35 minutes away from the nearest hospital, I have a chronic heart condition, I have a bag packed all the time. Hopefully, I get there in time to use the stuff.

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RedTop — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 03:45:01 GMT

My husband had 4 hospitalizations in a few short months. After each one, I repacked his bag for next time; so much easier to grab that bag, grab his phone, and walk out the door than try to remember his needs in a long text to our daughter, so she could find everything and bring it to us.

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walker — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:37:35 GMT

Good thread....good suggestions....I am glad a few people mentioned the importance of also having a list of medications, insurance cards, etc. My husband and I recently did this after seeing a neighbor taken to the hospital. Now we both know where our information is if needed. Several years ago I had to take my mother to the hospital unexpectedly. I had to do all the paperwork and was not prepared....especially about medications.