I'm going to make cupckaes for Fathers Day for my dad,
he's also in the hospital (convalescent) should I make enough to share with some of the other patient (2 people in his room) or would that be weird? I don't know if they may have dietry restrictions and do not want to cause any harm.
2007-06-16 19:31:43 · 17 answers · asked by Kitty Cat 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Personally I think it would be a lovely gesture of kindness esp b/c a lot of people put their family members in convalescent homes and forget about them. You can always ask the caregiver if they have dietary restrictions and if they do, tell them that you thought of them, made them cupcakes so that they would not feel left out, but understand that they can't have them. Wish them a very Happy Father's Day and then give your father the love and attention that he probably needs desperately at this point in his life. What a lovely person that you are for doing this for him and for thinking of others who might not have a child as caring as you in their family,
May you be blessed for your kindness,
2007-06-16 20:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by bck2liberty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with the staff first and see if it's alright. Some convalescent homes have strict diet restrictions for their patients, and it would be an awkward situation. Perhaps try to arrange a private room where you can visit with your father without making his fellow patients feel left out? Otherwise, assuming it's okay with the staff, bust out the cupcakes for all!
2007-06-17 03:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Angie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should make enough to share - that would be very sweet -but don't be offended if they do not want any or cannot have any. If your father ends up with extras, it won't be the worst thing in the world. You could also give the extras to the nurses or other people helping care for him. Good luck!
2007-06-17 09:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by koi-ness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make enough to share! I'm assuming the others are adults; they should know if they can have them or not. Only if they're children or very elderly/incapable of making such decisions, as the nurse. It's belittling to go to the nurse first if they're adults fully capable of making their own decisions! My mom was ill for a year or so and she hated it when people suddenly started talking to me (or the nurse) asking if 'she can have this' instead of just asking her!
2007-06-17 08:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should make enough to share but maybe check with the nurse first because they may be under some dietary restrictions.
2007-06-17 03:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by justagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask his nurse if you can bring it in for the men in his room, They might like it, it would be a nice thing to do for them, People in old age homes dont get many things from people, family or not..
2007-06-17 03:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Share, but ask the other patient first.
It's your choice, cause it's Father's Day and you don't necessarily HAVE to serve the other patient, but it would be polite if the patient's family isn't there for him. :)
2007-06-17 02:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's always nice to offer. They may not have any family coming to see them so it'd be a nice thought to include them in your little celebration.
2007-06-17 08:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by fixing_uh_hole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely share if you can afford it.
It will make them feel very bad if nobody visits them while your dad gets all the yummies, and you can always ask about dietary restrictions.
2007-06-17 02:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
What a nice idea! But yes, check with staff first.
2007-06-17 23:16:57 · answer #10 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋