Jab elderly parents admit hote hain, toh unka physical hi nahi, emotional comfort bhi important hota hai. Family often last minute itna rush karti hai ki basic cheezein reh jaati hain.
Documents: ID proof, insurance card/details, old reports, current prescriptions, recent test results, and list of all medicines with dose + timing. Agar specs, hearing aid, dentures use karte hain, to woh sab clearly labelled case me rakhna.
Unke regular medicines kabhi-kabhi hospital pharmacy version se mild different feel de sakte hain, isliye exact names doctor ko dikhana zaruri hai. Allergies ya past reactions ka small note bhi handy rakho.
Comfort items me simple cheezein – shawl, easy-to-wear front-open clothes, non-slip chappals, favourite light snack (if allowed), water bottle, tissues, comb, lip balm. Boredom ke liye large-font book, radio, ya phone with charger helpful hote hain.
Hospital staff se politely daily update maangna, tests ka reason samajhna, aur discharge planning early discuss karna stress kam kar sakta hai. Parents ko bhi har step simple shabdon me explain karo; unhe “bas chupchaap rehna hai” waali feeling mat do.
Elderly ke liye familiar cheezen, known faces, aur clear information bohot soothing hoti hain.
