Veterans Affairs News


Wish List for
VA Nursing Home Care Unit (NHCU)
February 7, 2006

GENERAL
- Fish Food for 5 Aquariums - $5 - $10/mo
- Protein Skimmer for Aquarium - $200
- White Socks / White Undershirts
- White Socks for Diabetics (X-Large, Stretchy, Soft)
- Caps (Especially Bucs); Caps with Ear Flaps; Knitted Caps
- Disposable Razors for “Sensitive Skin” – Gillette “Good News” or “Ultra” Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Acclean Denture Brush (for False Teeth; and Fixodent & Polident)
- Hands-Free Telephone Headsets ($10 at Wal-Mart)
- Telephones with Volume Control
- Earphones – Walkman
- VA Canteen Coupon Books (For Use in Canteen, Cafeteria, Barber/Beauty Shop)
- Telephone Calling Cards (Available from VA Canteen)
- Disposable Cameras
- Entertainers Willing to Donate Time to Perform at Happy Hour (every Friday at 2 PM, NH-A Dining Room)
- Leg Warmers (To or Over-the-Knee Socks with no Feet)
- Wheelchair Gloves (with no Fingers)
- Geri Clinic Outpatients (M-F 7A-4P) Need Transportation Escorts (taking patients to/from VA Hospital Appts.)
- HBPC would like People to Visit Some Home-Bound Patients at Home in S. Hillsborough County
- Wild Wild West Paperback Books – Favorite Author: Louis L’Amour
- Artificial Plants for Patient Areas
- One-On-One Buddy System, “Adoptions,” Companionship, One-On-One Observation,
    Perhaps While Reading Something or Discussing Current Events or Reminiscing (to prevent falls/depression)
- Large Print Newspapers and Magazines, Like Readers’ Digest
- CD Player for “JBL” System
- Gift Cards to Publix / Sam’s (for Special Event Food for Patients; Birthdays, Anniversaries)
- Stuffed Animals for Dementia Patients
- Fingernail Clippers and Orange Sticks
- Dry Flowers, Radios, Items to Personalize Resident’s Room
- Small Zippered Wallets
- Beaded Necklaces for Females
- Large Bibs with Pocket at Bottom
- Small Folder to Keep Appointments in
- Shoe Box containing 3 pair white socks, toothbrush, toothpaste/denture cleaner, denture cup, comb. (no sweets)
- MUSICIANS to play pianos/organs (we have pianos & organs on every floor; including a theater-style organ.)

CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY
- Band Instruments: Recorders, Drums, Hand Bells, Gourds, Tambourines, Shakers, Stix, Keyboards
- Paints – All colors – Water Base Acrylic – Liquitex Value Series Basic Acrylic Color Paints
- Canvas Board “Fredrix” 11” x 14”
- Brushes of all sizes
- Crossword Puzzle Books – Large Print
- Frames (Picture) 11” x 14” and 12” x 16”
- Tickets to ANY COMMUNITY EVENT: Bucs, Devil Rays, Lightning, Etc.
- CD/Tape Player/Radio (Boom Box) – Need 12 (4 ea. Unit A, B, C) – DVD Players
- O’Doul’s (non-alcoholic) Beer for “Happy Hour”

SPONSOR-A-VET:
A lot of our veterans do not have family in the immediate area, or they are unable to visit on a regular basis. Any group out there that would like to take a vet to lunch, movie, or just a friendly visit would be a joy for all. (Arrange through Social Worker)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- Computer Software, Game-Related
- Large 15”x15” Utility Bags for Patients Wheelchairs

RECREATION THERAPY
- Assorted Artist-grade Brushes
- Cans of Gloss Spray Varnish (Acrylic)
- Delta Cream-Coat Water-based Varnish
- VA Canteen Books for “Casino Dice” Prizes
- CD’s of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Music
- VCR Tapes of Animal and History Shows
- Money to Buy Ice Cream
- Money for Admission Tickets to Outings
- Splenda Sugar Substitute
- Maxwell House Coffee (Reg) in the Can
- Digital Camera with Memory Stick

NHCU NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE (x7781)
- Linen Tablecloths, Napkins, Centerpieces for Dining Rooms (Specifics/Dimensions forthcoming)
- Bread Baskets, Water Pitchers, Glasses for Theme Meals

DITTY BAGS – FOLLOWING SIZES
(Specific Instructions & Patterns Available Upon Request)
- For Geri Clinic Meds 12”x12” with drawstring top
- For Back of Wheelchairs 18”x18” with adjustable snap straps, ties or Velcro
- For Over-the-Arm of W/C’s Arm top 8”x6” depth; Arm top 12”x6” depth.
- Double Pocket. Pattern available.
- For Urine Bag Covers 20” wide by 18” long

LAP ROBES – Approximately 3’ x 5’ or larger, Mostly Masculine

James A Haley VA Nursing Home Care Unit (118C)
13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33612

Telephone: 978-5937 (Administrative Office)



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