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What To Bring

Below is a list of some items that are often needed by residents in the nursing home. It is a general list and can be molded to each individual's personal needs.

CLOTHING

The general rule is to bring whatever the resident was comfortable wearing at home. All items must be wash and wear only. Most of our people dress and there is always help for them to accomplish this. Suggested items include:

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1. Underwear.
2. Seasonal dresses, shirts and trousers. Permanent
press is desirable.
3. Sweater - Please do not bring WOOL items.
4. Stockings or socks.
5. Sturdy walking shoes - rubber soles, no open backs,
sneakers are the best.
6. Slippers - preferably washable.
7. Night clothing.
8. Any accessories normally worn by the resident.
9. Outdoor clothing, if the resident is able to go
outside.
10. Dry cleaning is not available.

PERSONAL NEEDS

1. Denture cream or other dental needs.
2. Brushes, comb, hairnets, bobby pins, hair spray.
3. Nail care articles.
4. After shave lotion
5. Electric razor
7. Perfume
8. Hand mirror

EXTRA ARTICLE THAT MIGHT BE USED

1. Small clock with large numbers
2. Radio
3. TV
4. Address book, stationary and stamps
5. Materials used to continue hobbies
6. Magazines or other reading material
7. Magnifying glass for reading
8. Notions
9. Comfortable chair or some other small piece of
furniture
10. Pictures or other room decoration
11. Lamp, floor or table model

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

All must be inspected by Vestal Nursing Center Maintenance Department prior to resident use. Please notify Social Services before you bring in an extension cord, it must be a certain type for safety reasons.


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"Our Roots Are Loving Care"
860 Old Vestal Lane Vestal, NY 13850
607-754-4105 Admissions: 607-754-4105, ext 3118
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