Quick Tip

Learn Basic Comfort Care Techniques

Ask nurses to teach you simple comfort measures you can provide – gentle massage, positioning, or soothing activities. Establish daily activities that bring normalcy and connection like reading, playing music, or sharing stories.

I packed a cooler every day—tea, snacks, lunch for Mom, Wordle puzzles, headphones. The hospital takes care of the medical stuff. We’re there for the human stuff.”