Care Package for Friend Caring from Terminally Ill Parent

[Anonymous]

I want to send a care package to a friend whose parent is terminally ill. I'm not sure what would be best. Currently thinking about snacks, a gift card for coffee/groceries, etc. Any ideas or suggestions from those who have been in this situation.

[Anonymous]

A CD might also be nice. This is really thoughtful, OP.

[Anonymous]

Is the parent at home?

[Anonymous]

The parent is at their home. My friend is at the parent's home, a thousand miles away from her own home.

[Anonymous]

She won't have time for reading or watching movies -- or maybe even for grocery shopping. Caring for a terminal patient is 24/7.

Can you ship fruit? Maybe an edible bouquet? When my FIL was ill, I remember desperately wishing there was some fresh fruit in the house and not being able to get out to go get some.

There are usually people coming and going, as well, (hospice nurses, etc.) so something she can offer to/share with caregivers is nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She won't have time for reading or watching movies -- or maybe even for grocery shopping. Caring for a terminal patient is 24/7.

Can you ship fruit? Maybe an edible bouquet? When my FIL was ill, I remember desperately wishing there was some fresh fruit in the house and not being able to get out to go get some.

There are usually people coming and going, as well, (hospice nurses, etc.) so something she can offer to/share with caregivers is nice.

Or ship a grocery delivery. Milk for coffee, that kind of thing. See if you can include a tip so they don't have to worry about a thing.

[Anonymous]

A massage in home.

Flowers, chocolate, nice card, poetry or mediatation for strength. Journal. Candle.

Gift certificate to nice carry out place or some sort of food delivery.

If parent is still well enough to communicate, voice recorder.

If they have good relationship, nice lotion she can use for parent's dry skin, hands, feet, healing touch.

You know your friend. Anything you send Wilk help her feel less alone.

- Daughter of recently deceased mom who I cared for in my home

[Anonymous]

You rock OP! People forget that the caregivers need care too. I love the idea of a gift card. You could do amazon since you buy almost anything their or a grocery store that delivers and allows use of gift card for delivery. I like the idea of a funny movie. I have been a caregiver and you have time for a movie. You can hit pause and a good laugh is such a relief. Anything funny is a great idea IMO. I would also suggest a note letting your friend know you are there for her if she/he needs to talk and you admire her/him for all she/he is doing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She won't have time for reading or watching movies -- or maybe even for grocery shopping. Caring for a terminal patient is 24/7.

Can you ship fruit? Maybe an edible bouquet? When my FIL was ill, I remember desperately wishing there was some fresh fruit in the house and not being able to get out to go get some.

There are usually people coming and going, as well, (hospice nurses, etc.) so something she can offer to/share with caregivers is nice.

This really depends. I had a lot of downtime caring for my family member. I'd suggest magazines, a nice set of comfy pjs, flowers and maybe a gift card to a healthy take out place? Or whole foods if there's one close by. You're a great friend