Patient Resource

Things To Do When You’re Stuck in the Hospital: Games

The hospital can be a pretty boring place when you're stuck there for days on end. Time ceases to exist, you’re not sure what day it is, and there’s only so much Candy Crush you can play. You’re probably searching for things to do when you’re stuck in the hospital. Or, your family is trying to think of ways to keep you occupied, especially if they’ve already brought you care packages, and things to wear in the hospital (like a Giftgown)!

Either way, we’ve come up with a few fun games you can play to help pass the time, and keep a smile on your face!

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Ways to Give Back To Those In The Hospital

If you’ve spent any time in the hospital, you know how difficult it can be to keep your spirits up. So, when you meet a nurse or doctor who helps keep your spirits up, you’re forever grateful. Having a positive experience like that makes you want to give back to the hospital where you stayed, and those within it, so we came up with a few ideas for you!

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Fun Activities To Do In The Hospital

When your little one is in the hospital, they’ll likely be bored because there’s only so much reading and watching TV a person can do. In honor of World Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share a few fun games and activities that you can play with your little one while they’re in the hospital.

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Back to School Gift Ideas for Kids Stuck in the Hospital

Back to School is an exciting time for kids. However, for kids who are in the hospital when September comes about, it can be a difficult experience. We’ve come up with a list of some of the best gifts for back to school time that support kids in the hospital and will help bring a smile to their faces

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Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

Being a caregiver can be a stressful endeavour. Between scheduling appointments and looking after your loved one, you might not even have a moment to yourself. As important as it is to take care of your loved one, it’s also important to take care of you. To help, we’ve compiled a list with some self-care tips, so you can stay well during this time.

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Date Night Ideas for When You're Stuck in the Hospital

When you’re stuck in the hospital, it can be hard to spend happy time with your partner. Between tests and various stresses in the hospital, the evenings that would usually be your date night can feel solitary and depressing. To help you cheer up we’ve compiled a list of ideas for fun date night ideas that you can do while in the hospital.

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Best Holiday Gifts for Grandparents

With the holidays almost here, it’s time to start thinking of gifts for everyone on your list! Finding the perfect present for the grandparents in you life can be a bit tricky at times. Luckily, we’ve compiled this list with the best holiday gifts for them!

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Giftgowns' CEO & Founder Named One of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

We are pleased to announce that Giftgowns’ CEO and Founder, Jacqueline Moss has been named one of Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner in the Entrepreneur Category. WXN Women’s Executive Network is a member-based organization which exists for the advancement, development and recognition of professional women in Canada.

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The Amazing Power of Donations

Did you know that this year #GivingTuesday is November 27. In honour of it, we’ve compiled some of the best benefits of donating! We all know that donating helps others, but did you know there are also health benefits for the donator? This holiday season do something good for yourself and help the world by donating! Even a small donation can truly can make a difference in someone’s life.

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Tips to Make the Hospital Feel More Like Home for the Holidays

If you or a friend or family member is stuck at the hospital during the holidays, it can be hard to celebrate. To help, we’ve compiled some tips to make a holiday hospital stay feel a bit more festive. 🎄

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Best Holiday Gifts for Teens in the Hospital

The hospital is never an easy place for teens to be, and that is even more true around the holidays. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite holiday gifts for teens in the hospital during the holidays. We hope that this list is helpful when shopping for a teen who’s in the hospital this holiday season. 🎁

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Giftgowns X Gut It Out

Giftgowns is excited to be partnering with MLB player Jake Diekman and his charity, the Gut It Out Foundation, to bring functional and fun hospital gowns to the IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Community. These limited edition gowns will be sold to raise money and awareness for those living with IBD.

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