Supplies you may need

Many of these will be provided by your Hospice

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For Cleaning/Hygiene

Diapers/depends ones with 'flaps' are easier to use

Baby wipes/disposable wash cloths

Disposable non-latex gloves

Hand sanitizer

Larger trash can with disposable liners

For Medications

Pill organizer

Pen and pad for keeping track of medication times

For Comfort

Fan - consider larger one for room and/or smaller one for bedside table

Bedside heater if room likely to be cold
(If oxygen is in the room, please read Oxygen Safety under Basic Care)

Easy to hold cups with lids and straws

Easy to move bedside table

Something to play music, a TV

Pictures of family and friends

Air freshener

Comfortable chair for visiting

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