Tip #4: Keep a “To Go” kit ready and easy to grab
Your To Go kit should include two main groups of things.
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One group will include paperwork, such as:
Advance health-care directives such as a Living Will and copies of the medical order forms
Common medical orders forms such as the DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) and POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)
A medication list
A copy of your medical power of attorney form
It’s never a bad idea to have a copy of their ID card and insurance card as well
The other main group of things to put inside of your To Go bag are items that will make the ER visit less boring for you and for your person — things that might make you both more comfortable. For you, items like a phone charger, book, snacks and water — maybe a small travel blanket or neck pillow. Also pack a pen or pencil and pad of paper to take notes and document important things. For your person, take something that makes them comfortable or reminds them of home — a blanket, stuffed animal, something to fidget with or a pillow perhaps. You may also want to consider a pair of glasses, a cheap watch or assistive hearing devices.
Store your To Go bag in your car or right by your front door. You want it to be in a place where you can easily grab it. Anyone who cares for your person should know where the To Go kit is stored.
You asked me to let you know what you need to watch for with Rob. I really do not like to talk about him, when he is listening. He gets upset, and then I have to deal with his anger. I prefer to keep him happy as much as possible, That can be a full-time job in itself. Since he will be in a familiar place, he will probably be just fine. Changes in his routine can get him agitated, but most of the time he is pretty good. Most of the time he is quite jolly, can be the "life of the party", which is not who he used to be! LOL If he does get agitated, he might simply refuse to talk to anyone. I have learned to ignore him when he gets like that, and he usually gets over it. Other times, he has suddenly stormed out of the house and taken off. Fortunately I have a Life360 app on my phone, that I can track him, and know where he is. I usually just let him come home when he is ready. Sometimes, if he gets frustrated about being unable to figure out how to do something he used to be a...
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