Suggestions Please - Page 2

corita · ‎08-20-2012

@BadWolf wrote:
I would take a nice, plush throw. Temps can vary and something nice and plush is always a comfort to hold onto.
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That is what I would suggest!! I have often sent a warm, soft throw/blanket to friend/family going through a tough time! It is always appreciated...and yes, it is something they can 'hug' when a hug is needed....

janeec · ‎02-17-2013

Not knowing what kind of injury, what about elastic shoelaces for sneakers? She may not be able to tie her shoes, and with a long shoe horn she can step into stable shoes. What about a "grabber" for people who cannot reach something too high or too low? A practical gift that is useful in rehab and at home.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

When I was recovering I wanted to learn needlepoint no my friend gave me a nice small pattern to practice on. Does she cross stitch or crochet? Get her new suppplies. Does she have a favorite author, or one you could recommend? Movies, you can buy used DVD's at Savers. I just needed something to entertain me. I had blankets and throws and lotions and such. A nice box of chocolates from Godiva or Sees is good. A nice bottle of Philosophy bath gel. TJMaxx has had a good supply lately.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

@janeec wrote:
Not knowing what kind of injury, what about elastic shoelaces for sneakers? She may not be able to tie her shoes, and with a long shoe horn she can step into stable shoes. What about a "grabber" for people who cannot reach something too high or too low? A practical gift that is useful in rehab and at home.

The Grabber is great!. I even used it last week to pick tomatoes off my plants on the bottom where I couldn't reach.

OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

Very nice gesture. I’d check with the center and see what is allowed and the times you can visit.

When my dad was in rehab after his stroke, they wanted visitors in the evenings. The daytimes are very busy.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

A pretty soft blanket.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

My sister is in a similar situation. Her requests: visitors, phone calls, chocolates, coffee.

This refers to my sister's place. Bringing food is welcome, but residents can't keep it in their room. It can be put in the fridge, but there are rules. Certain packaging and labeling requirements. Patients can't have flowers.

doxie1 · ‎03-09-2010

I was in the hospital for quite a while. I would not have been allowed blankets due to infection risk. They even controled some of the body products to limit skin breakdown. I would tell you to chek with the facility before buying anything.

I can tell you what I liked the most. Number 1 was the visit from someone. It gave me the chance to stay connected with the outside world and showed me how much they cared to take the time to visit. There was a tie for number 2. One friend brought me an unsweetened ice tea and it made me think I might make it. The tea in the facility was bad. Another friend brought me a card for starbucks coffee and I could order it from my room and they would deliver it. That made me know I was going to survive!

I think the connection with just a visit is the most meaningful.

doxie

Scorpio1971 · ‎03-10-2010

Food. Delicious food you cooked, something you have made in the past she may have complimented you on, or a decent meal from a restaurant. Nursing home food is pretty bad. When my Mom was in for rehab I took her lunch from home and dinner from home. Sometimes I even picked up takeout or ordered delivery and we ate together. When I was in for rehab for knee replacement at different nursing home the food was equally as bad. They were forced to go purchase yogurt for me that I could eat because I had previously had stomach surgery that limited what I could eat. Believe me your friend will enjoy either your delicious home cooking or a special favorite of hers, or delicious takeout! Just be sure to try to get there with it before lunch or dinner so your friend will have the opportunity to eat your food before the nursing home food arrives for mealtime.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

It all depends on what your friend likes, you didn't tell us anything about her so it's impossible for anyone to give any real suggestions. You say injury so a gift would also depend on what she can or cannot do at this point.