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Helpful Items for Hospice at Home
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items There are many things Hospice covers, but this is just a compilation of items I’ve found to be super helpful when caring for someone at the end of life.
Put their favorite drink on it or simply water! Make sure it is not dripping wet as sometimes even that is too much liquid for a person
Dry Mouth Swabs
Bed sheet size for a hospital bed. I recommend getting a few sets
Twin XL : Sheets & Pillowcases - Bedding
I recommend dark washcloths as sometimes people have bleeding or secretions that can be disturbing for some to see
Dark Washcloths
A fan can be more effective for respiratory distress or when someone does not want to wear their oxygen
Floor Fans
Things can get messy. Most often, we lose control of our bladder or bowels, don’t spread germs and get yourself some gloves
Member's Mark Nitrile Exam Gloves, Choose your Size, 200 ct.
Skin irritation is common when we become incontinent, this works when there is already redness noted
Desitin Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste, 4.8 oz., 3 pk.
Use this BEFORE skin breakdown or redness is noted if someone is incontinent
Medline Remedy Essentials Unscented Ointment (2 oz Tube), Moisturizing Barrier with Aloe
Nightgowns or clothes that can put on when rolling rather than over the head are much easier when someone becomes bed bound. You can also cut open the back of shirts to pull over the head if you don’t have spare money for new clothes
Nightgowns & Sleep Shirts for Women
Use these or an extra sheet to help pull someone up in bed or reposition them
IMPROVIA® Washable Underpads 34”x52”, Heavy Absorbency Waterproof Incontinence Pads for Kids, Adults & Pets – Protects Bed, Couch, Sofa & Floor
Helpful to help someone sit up, keep them from climbing out of bed, or just comfort so they can lay on their side
Bed Wedge Pillow with High Density Foam for versatile support by Sweet Home Collection® - 22" x 24" x 7.5"
Any kind of wipes for cleaning. Hospice typically doesn’t pay for wipes or gloves, but that may depend on location.
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Soothing Wipes, 3-In-1 Cleans,Soothes, 99% Water with Botanical Extract, Unscented & Hypoallergenic Baby Wipes, 240ct
The point of this one is to make sure you have the difficult conversations before your loved one can’t anymore.
End Of Life Planner, Sorry It’s Your Problem Now, Because I'm Dead: Death Binder Organizer Notebook Document Organizer for Possessions Affairs
Always good to have extra of these. The Morphine and Haldol doses are small, this is helpful and the markings can fade quick on the syringe, so have extra!
20 Pack 1ml /1cc Syringe with Cap Oral Syringes without needle for Liquid Measuring, Scientific Labs, Feeding Small Pets, Medical Student, Oil or Glue Applicator-Individually Sealed, Luer Slip
Keep a log for medications/symptoms/ etc
Caregiver Log Book - by Anastasia Finca (Paperback)
Medications like Lorazepam and Hyoscyamine easily dissolve, but for the ones that don’t like Oxycodone, this will come in handy
Equate Easy Grip Pill Crusher, Colors May Vary
At the end of life, we lose the ability to suck on a straw. This is a GREAT option for those who still want to drink. They can bite on this slightly and let the water dribble in. Any of these bags that you don’t have to suck the water out will work b...
Hydration Bladder,2L Water Bladder for Hiking Backpack Leak Proof Water Reservoir Storage Bag,BPA-Free Water Pouch Hydration Pack for Camping Cycling Running,Military Green 2 Liter
This is to empty a catheter bag into. I chose a dark colored one because when the urine gets dark, it can stain. It shouldn’t stain since you’d be dumping it immediately, but just in case.
APLVFFZH Chamber Pot Bedside Commode Bucket, Night Urinal Bedpan Urine Pot Pee Bucket