{"id":68504,"date":"2017-03-01T21:52:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T21:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/toronto\/hospital-bag-check-list-toronto-seniors-pack\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T19:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:08:46","slug":"hospital-bag-check-list-toronto-seniors-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/toronto\/hospital-bag-check-list-toronto-seniors-pack\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospital Bag Check List For Toronto Seniors: What To Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes hospital visits are planned. Other times they aren\u2019t. While you or your loved one have time to pack all the necessary items for a planned stay, unplanned visits often leave your or your loved ones scrambling at the last minute. This is why it is important to have a list of items put together so when a unplanned visit pops up, packing will be quick and painless.<\/p>\n<p>Well-planned packing helps make vacations more enjoyable. Likewise, what you pack for your own or a loved one\u2019s admission to the hospital can make for a smoother, less stressful experience.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Seniors: What To Take To The Hospital <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The following is a review of necessities for a hospital packing list, as well as items that can make a hospital stay more comfortable\u2014plus those things that are best left at home.<\/p>\n<p>Important medical documents and health care information serve as your or your loved one\u2019s passport to the hospital.<\/p>\n<h2>Senior hospital visits &#8211; be sure to bring:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n<li>Your government health insurance card<\/li>\n<li>A list of all the medications\u2014prescription and over-the-counter\u2014you or your loved is currently taking, along with dosage. (However, in most cases, hospitals ask that you bring only those medications that the physician requests.)<\/li>\n<li>A copy of advance health care directives, such as durable power of attorney for health care and living will<\/li>\n<li>A personal health record that includes information such as allergies, health conditions, immunization record and reports of recent tests or physical exams<\/li>\n<li>Reports your physician gave you to bring to the hospital<\/li>\n<li>A list of telephone numbers of family and friends to be contacted as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To avoid misplacing any of this important paperwork and information\u2014which is critical for facilitating a patient\u2019s treatment\u2014keep it all together in one folder.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Seniors: What To Pack For The Hospital With Comfort In Mind <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hospitals often encourage patients and their families to bring other items to help make a hospital stay more pleasant or comfortable. Hospitals provide gowns and toiletries, but they generally invite patients to bring their own pajamas, bathrobe, cardigan sweater, non-slip socks or slippers, comb, brush, lotions, toothbrush and toothpaste, and lip balm. However, avoid perfumes and any highly-scented products. Keep in mind that short sleeves are best to accommodate intravenous lines.<\/p>\n<p>Check ahead of time to find out what the hospital will allow. This information often can be found on the hospital\u2019s Web site.<\/p>\n<h3>Other things for seniors to bring include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Protective containers for holding eyeglasses or dentures when not in use<\/li>\n<li>Books, magazines, crossword puzzles to help pass the time<\/li>\n<li>Paper and pen for jotting down notes and questions\u2014to help you remember to ask doctors or nurses when they are in the room<\/li>\n<li>A small amount of money for newspapers and magazines and other items from the gift shop or vending machines.<\/li>\n<li>Photos or small personal items. However, keep in mind that space is limited.<\/li>\n<li>Clothing to wear home at discharge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Senior Hospitalization: What Items Not To Pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hospitals cannot be responsible for patients\u2019 personal belongings. Generally they recommend against bringing valuables. Specific things to leave off the packing list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cell phones. In most cases, these are not permitted in patient care areas as they can interfere with heart monitors and other patient monitoring equipment<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco products, because smoking is prohibited in health care facilities<\/li>\n<li>Credit cards, checkbooks, large amounts of cash, jewelry, high-end portable music players and other valuables, as they\u00a0 can easily be stolen amidst the activity of a hospital patient care unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before bringing any type of electronic items, check the hospital\u2019s policy. Items that need to be plugged in generally are forbidden as their wiring does not meet hospital-grade standards. If you or a loved one does bring a portable electronic device, make sure it is in the care of a friend or loved one while the patient is sleeping or out of the room.<\/p>\n<p>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u2019 trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/toronto\/interactive-caregiving-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interactive Caregiving<\/a>\u2122 provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on Comfort Keepers of Canada<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> at Toronto or any other Comfort Keepers of Canada<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> location please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home page<\/a> or call us at 416-663-2930.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for senior hospital visits: what you pack for your own or a senior loved one\u2019s admission to the hospital, whether expected or unexpected, can make for a smoother, less stressful 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