My father is currently in the cardiac unit at the hospital. He has been in the hospital for three days now, and will be for probabaly another week. I want to cheer up his hospital room. He has his own, and I don't want to spend much money. I am fourteen years old and on a budget. I have easy acess to the gift shop. Also, are stuffed animals from home okay? Oh, and one more thing. He is extremley bored. Should I bring a board game for him. I feel so helpless.
2007-03-20 04:21:39 · 13 answers · asked by x3ballet 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I'm a nurse. There's anything much better than making a nice picture poster to raise a patient's spirits. Print off a few pics from your camera and tape them to the poster. Then take some colorful markers and make some nice borders to frame them. With the left over spaces add in hand drawn pics of things he likes (sports team logos, flowers, his favorite meal - make it a heart healthy one if you can). Then have your family members sign it and add a cheery comment or two. At the top write in big bold letters (and colors) GET WELL SOON!!! WE MISS YOU!!!
Also, if you can, bring his pillow from home and a nice light blanket to drape over his bed to make it seem more cozy.
I would recommend some word search books or crossword puzzles... some do those Sudoku games too. OR you could bring in a portable DVD player or ask at the hospital if they have one that can be used temporarily for an hour or two so he can watch a favorite movie or a TV show you recorded for him!
If you take balloons make sure they are helium filled MYLAR balloons as hospitals will not allow LATEX balloons in the facility.
Any personal items that you want to bring in from home would be great. Just pick out a few though and if you think it might be questionable, call the hospital and ask the floor supervisor or a nurse if it's ok.
Best of luck on his recovery.
Edit: Please don't bring in food as he may have a physician ordered restriction on his diet. Please don't bring in PJ pants unless you get the okay from his nurse when you go in. Hospitals don't use their trademark gowns for fashion, they actually serve a purpose and allow for quick removal in case of an emergency.
2007-03-20 04:33:25 · answer #1 · answered by Julia Warhol 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful daughter you are! I am not in a hospital profession, but it has been my experience in the past while visiting others that the hospital won't allow some items in the hospital rooms for sanitary reasons. Stuffed animals are one thing that aren't allowed either new or from home because of the material that could have germs.
How about some pictures of family, cards, and just you being there is the best thing to cheer your father up!!
God bless you for being there for your father and one week will pass fast so you can have him home and just love, love, love him.
2007-03-20 04:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by ginger 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cheapest place to get the nicest decorations is, believe it or not, the dollar store. Don't go to the gift shop, they'll rip you off for the same items.
Put a little of each item up being careful not to mar the walls or ceiling. One or two balloons will do, also available at the dollar store.
No stuffed animals, they may carry germs from home. Same with cut flowers and allergies. Get a small plant, they're always nice.
For the boredom, give him a small radio, with earphones, that what I used. I am assuming that he has no TV in his room.
2007-03-20 04:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by The Cythian 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get your father a deck of cards, his favorite newspapers or magazines, his favorite pillow or blanket, his fav books, cd's, cassettes, whatever. You can bring a couple of stuffed animals from home. Bring in some flowers...fake ones won't die and don't have to be looked after. Get some of those window clings (looks like stickers for a window) and put those in his window. Bring him comfy slippers and a robe and maybe some pj pants to make him more comfy. Get him some of his favorite candies to suck on! Also, ask him what he needs or wants and let him know you are willing to get it for him...sorry to hear about your dad and good luck:(
2007-03-20 04:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by globalystic1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You walking into the room should be enough. Nothing more important than family. It brightens my day just showing they care. But as for boredom, maybe you could read to him about things he likes. Current events or just silly gossip.
Bring him some icecream too. If allowed.
Edit: why would someone give a thumbs down to someone trying to give help in a sincere way? It appears there is a dummy at the helm.
2007-03-20 04:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by knowitall 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Bring him some of his favorite items from home.
He probably would prefer that you don't purchase stuff. (A lot of parents don't expect that kind of thing from their kids.)
Your presence is worth more than anything.
If he is really weak and bored, maybe have your mother or step mom, or aunt help pick out an interesting, long audiobook at Barnes and Noble.
Audible.com has audiobooks you can download to an I-Pod.
Hope that helps.
2007-03-20 04:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by poweranni 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 10:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Board games are a great way to get your Dad motivated and a little one on one competition never hurts. I think another great idea would be bringing in pictures from home or you could bring in a coloring book and crayons and color pictures to hang on his walls.
2007-03-20 04:30:09 · answer #8 · answered by MJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awww thats so sweet....here are some things u can do
1. Bring stuffed animals from home, like u said
2. Bring him flowers
3. Put on some music, if ur allowed
4. Bring him balloons...that say get well soon
i hoped i helped!
2007-03-20 04:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by Bob the Cat.™ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pictures of the family and balloons.. Don't send flowers because they don't last long. Stuffed animals are good.. Like maybe crossword puzzles would be a good game for him.. I hope your dad gets better soon..
2007-03-20 04:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋