Often your loved one will have to go to rehab after a hospital stay. This happens for a number of reasons: possibly he/she needs to have IV treatments; rehab from a hip or knee replacement; needs to build strength due to extreme weakness; or because your loved one just isn’t quite well enough to go home. If this happens, there are things you can do as a family to help the healing process. If you missed my first video on this subject, go to my blog from February 20, 2012 and watch. Today I’m focusing on what you CAN do when your loved one is in rehab. Below the video you will find a list of items you might consider bringing to the rehab facility.

 You don’t have to bring all of these items. They are only suggestions.

• A couple of pairs of pajamas or nightgowns
• Lightweight robe
• Slippers with rubber sole and a back. (No slip-ons)
• Several pair of underwear
• Cozy socks for bed (The rehab facility provides socks but they aren’t very cozy.)
• A soft blanket from home (be sure to label)
• Bring pillows from home. (Be sure to keep track of them.)
• Soft pillow cases
• Favorite photos
• Favorite music and a CD player to listen
• Favorite DVD’s and Portable DVD player
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Electric razor
• Deodorant
• Facecloths – (most likely not available)
• Face and body lotion
• Chapstick or something for lips
• Comb/Brush
• Dry shampoo
• Hearing aids and extra batteries
• Small bills or change in case your loved one wants to purchase something not provided
• Cell phone and charger
• Address Book or Phone List
• Dentures
• Prescription glasses
• Consider bringing in favorite food if a special diet has not been ordered