Hospital Support

For long admissions - your loved one's, your parent's, your partner's, your own. Packing, room setup, things to do, and caregiver survival in one place.

Packing list

Your clothes (3 days)Chargers & long cableComfort blanket / pillowToiletries & dry shampooYour own medsTheir comfort item (lovey, photo, favorite mug)Documents folderEasy snacksHeadphonesReusable water bottleLaundry bag

Room setup

Command-center wall: meds list + question listComfort lighting (string lights ok)Quiet corner for visitors or siblingsCaregiver rest zoneWipes + sanitizer in easy reach

Things to do in the hospital

Familiar music or audiobookWindow-watching or people-watchingTablet movies with headphonesPhotos from home on the wallBirthday or milestone in the room: small decorVideo calls with familyTiny garden: paper flowers or fresh ones

Caregiver survival

Shower whenever a nurse offers to sitSleep when they sleep - same rulePack protein snacks for 3 AMStep outside for 5 minutes a dayAsk the nurse: 'what's our plan today?'

Nearby break finder

Enter your hospital and we'll surface coffee, food, parks, pharmacies, quiet places, and the nearest Ronald McDonald House.

Hospital + family lodging

Ronald McDonald House, hospital chaplaincy, sibling support, and more.

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