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For the 133 million Americans who are living with chronic conditions today, the best holiday gift is something that will make navigating a daily routine easier. “Sweaters, pajamas, candy and perfume are all very nice, traditional and thoughtful gifts, but if you want to really show them you are concerned about their well-being, check out your local pharmacy for gifts they’ll use every day,” said Debbie Jansky, assistant nurse manager of home health services at Loyola’s Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.
Jansky and her team of 35 registered nurses, therapists, social workers and home health aides make about 1,600 home visits each month to those who need skilled nursing or physical therapy in their home. “It’s very sad to see patients receive gifts of expensive perfume or cardigans that they will never enjoy because they can’t open the bottle or unbutton the buttons,” Jansky said.
Jansky regularly recommends several items that can be purchased at your local pharmacy. “These are used and appreciated every day,” she reports.
Here are Jansky’s top picks for holiday gifts, with suggested prices:
Speak with the pharmacist with questions about specific items. He or she may have other great ideas, as well.
Source: Assisting Hands Home Care in association with IlluminAge. © IlluminAge 2013
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