Get-Well Gifts in Place of Flowers
When a friend or loved one is dealing with a health issue, whether major or minor, get-well gifts show your love and support for her during the recovery process. Although flowers are traditional and convenient, sometimes choosing a more creative, durable and personalized gift is the ideal way to show how much you care.
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Gift Baskets
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Gift baskets allow you to give several gifts at once, whether you buy a gift basket that's already assembled or make your own. For the patient who's already starting the recovery process, give a gift basket filled with nourishing and healthy foods, including chicken soup. Long-term patients might appreciate a gift basket loaded with favorite snacks. Alternatively, some gift baskets contain tools for recovery, such as warm socks, sleep masks, soothing music and spa items.
Keepsake Gifts
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Look for get-well gifts that will last. Choose a get-well gift that will keep its charm long after the patient has recovered. Especially for young children, stuffed animals are traditional and comforting items, especially if you select a gift in the recipient's favorite color and type of animal. For friends, coworkers, classmates and relatives, consider designing a custom-made get-well card, such as an oversize one. Ask everybody in your family, office or classroom to sign the card with a personal encouraging message.
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Entertaining Gifts
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For some patients, one of the biggest challenges is dealing with boredom during the recovery process. If you bring a gift that keeps the patient entertained, you'll be remembered as a truly thoughtful gift-giver. DVDs are usually safe options; when selecting a movie, think about the recipient's favorite genre. Additionally, board games are engaging and entertaining. If the patient is still in the hospital, give travel-sized games for greater convenience or card games, puzzles and word game books.
Personalized Gifts
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Show you've been thinking about his hobbies and interests. The most thoughtful and appreciated gifts are the ones that show you're considering the recipient's lifestyle, hobbies, interests and tastes. If the patient is currently in the hospital, bring him a novel by his favorite author or the latest issue of his favorite magazine; as an especially thoughtful gesture, give him a year-long subscription as well. Once he's out of the hospital, surprise the recovering patient with an item he's been wanting, be it a new gadget for the kitchen, new gardening tools and gear, a yoga mat or a pedometer.
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