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Small Stuffed Animal
Putting a small stuffed toy in our kits help give a comforting, familiar, presence which can help counter the cold and sterile environment of an ICU. A stuffed animal can feel like a silent friend, always there for the patient during a difficult time. For the people we serve, it's a tangible reminder that they are a person, not just a patient.
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Handwritten Cards
A small handwritten card will be included in the kit, offering powerful words of hope and positivity that can help a patient feel supported through one of the hardest times of their lives. A handwritten card adds a human touch to the otherwise sterile environment of an ICU.
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Stress Toys
Stress toys like fidget items or textured objects can provide stress and anxiety relief through physical stimulation. The repetitive motion of squeezing or playing with a stress toy can also have a calming effect on the patients we serve. It can also help redirect the patient's focus away from the pain they are feeling and give them a means to recover from debilitating injuries or sicknesses.