

The Checklist
The Checklist
Pre-Op
Pre-Op
can-COPE bead set
banking arrangements
heath care insurance in place, apply to Pharmacare
check-ups- eye examination, dentist
pre-op appt
lab work
arrange rides
food prep
chore list, delegate
move items to accessible height
set up sleep/relax areas
In Hospital
In Hospital
can-COPE bead set
water
pocket calendar- easily accessible by all
reading glasses
extra long charging cord
lozenges/mints
lip balm
pickers
ear plugs/eye shade
hand lotion/salve
wipes anti bacterial
house coat
button front PJs
slippers (slip on)
socks moisture wicking
pen and paper
Books- magazines, novel, crosswords
tablet, movies, apps
Recovery- Snuggle in
Recovery- Snuggle in
can-COPE bead set
bed, sofa, recliner
side table, pouch, bed tray/lap desk, "tv" table
lighting- bedside, reading
water bottle, straw
medications- anti-nausea, antacid, cannabis, pharma, essential oils, diffuser, timer
thermometer
fan- hand or remote controlled
alarm
calendar
reading glasses
unscented laundry products
extra long charging cord
lanyard to hold drains
lozenges/mints
lip balm
toothpicks
heat/cool pad
ear plugs/eye shade
hand lotion
tissues, wet wipes
back scratcher
extra pillows, wedge, body, neck
blankets-throw, lap, weighted, electric
silk pillow case, sleep cap
house coat
button front PJs, flannel shirt with pockets
slippers (slip on)
socks moisture wicking non-skid
visual inspiration- displayed art, celebration item, view
pen and paper- journal, notes
books- magazines, novel, crosswords
tablet, movies, apps, meditations
ear buds
hobby- knit, crochet, paint, draw, write, rug hooking (skip embroidery and avoid sharp objects)
snacks with intuitive eating- fresh/dried fruits, nuts, jerky, saltine crackers/melba toast
drinks- waters, teas, carbonated water, tonic, electrolytes
shape shifter
free weights, balls, bolster
Chemotherapy Room
Chemotherapy Room
can-COPE bead set
layered comfy clothes- easy access to infusion site (port, pic or vain)
drinks
snacks
tablet/movies/apps, meditation
ear buds
hand work -NO embroidery/sewing
books- reading/colouring
journal/pen
lap blanket, throw
lip balm
any required medications
Radiation
Radiation
yup you got it...can-COPE bead set lol
quick change clothing options
slip on footwear
LOTION (apply immediately)
drinking water
pocketbook calendar -easily accessible to all
lozenges/mints
lip balm

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