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Ask anybody who has ever had to stay in a hospital for more than a few days and they can tell you it is no walk in the park. While some people might think that lying in bed all day watching television would be a relaxing vacation from a normally hectic life, lying in bed all day because you have to (and not because you want to) due to an illness or doctor¡¯s orders can take all the fun away. If you have a friend or family member who is sick or currently in the hospital, why not cheer them up and make their stay more bearable with one of the following gifts.
* Ever been to a doctor¡¯s office and picked up one of the magazines they have laying around? They¡¯re usually outdated and uninteresting. The hospital magazines are not much better, if they even have any reading material to offer. Pick up an array of magazines and newspapers from a local newsstand so your friend can stay abreast of the latest news (and celebrity gossip). Or, if your friend loves to read novels, pick up a few of the latest bestsellers from the bookstore to help them pass the time.
* Have a friend who loves to listen to music? Get them an inexpensive MP3 player and load it up with songs from some of their favorite artists. You can also get them a few of their favorite CDs or a small boom box so they can listen to their favorite radio stations.
* Fill a basket with lots of treats like chocolates, popcorn, teas, crackers and soups to make the hospital stay (and food) a little more bearable. Of course, be sure to find out whether or not your friend is on any kind of restricted diet and adjust the snacks accordingly. Throw in a few crossword puzzle, word search and mystery books so your friend can have something else to do besides watching television and going stir crazy all day.
* Never underestimate the power of color in an otherwise bland room. Get a bouquet of bright flowers or balloons to help give your friend¡¯s normally drab hospital room a splash of color.
* Unfortunately, a hospital doesn¡¯t exactly offer its patients wonderful amenities in terms of the actual bed provided. Get your friend a comfortable and colorful quilt and cozy pillow they can use instead of the normal (and worn) hospital-issued set.
* Most people have been victim to the hospital or doctor-issued gown which cannot exactly be considered flattering. Purchase a warm robe and some fuzzy slippers for your friend to wear during their stay in the hospital.
* All hospitals have that same ¡°hospital¡± smell and feel. One never walks into a hospital and feels cozy. Help make your friend¡¯s room a little more bearable by getting him/her some gel candles (these types of candles do not need to be lit as they act more as a room freshener). Get some frames and fill them with pictures of your friend¡¯s family members and friends so they can place them by their bedside. |
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