What to Bring – Apartment Living
Look at your family member’s current living arrangement, and choose the items that mean the most to them. Bring items that have good memories associated with them and help to tell the story of their life. If possible set up the room similar to how it is set up at home. Keeping the surroundings as familiar as possible will help ease the transition. Please do not overcrowd the unit as it can present serious safety hazards including falls.
The following is a list of suggested items that may be appropriate for a one bedroom apartment. Plan to adjust if the unit is smaller or larger.
BASIC FURNITURE
Dining table and chairs
Desk and chair
Lamps – 3 living room – 2 bedroom , 1 desk
Floor Lamp
Bookcase
Computer/ laptop
Sofa or loveseat
Chairs-upholstered
End tables 2 living room
Clocks
Pictures for walls
TV and TV stand DVD player CCH can mount TV on wall
BEDROOM
Twin Mattress/ Box Springs and frame, top sheet, bottom sheet and pillowcase can be provided by CCH
2 bedside tables or 1 can be shared
Dresser or chest of drawers (both may fit depending on size of unit)
Alarm clock, radio
Wastebasket
Mattress pads for Twin beds
Pillows, blankets and bedspread or comforter
BATHROOM
Bath mat
Toilet brush and plunger
Shower curtain for shower (liner is provided)
Wastebasket
Dental care products
Shaving products
Hair care products
First aid items- bandages, band-aids, antibacterial cream, adhesive tape
Lotions
Deodorant
Make-up, perfume, cologne
Incontinence care products
KITCHEN
Cutlery and flatware
Dinner ware -bowls, plates, coffee cups, saucers
Coffee maker/filters
Microwave
Toaster/oven
Can opener
Ice cube trays
Cooking utensils
Cookware – skillets 2-3, saucepans 3-4
Mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons
Dishtowels dishcloths, hot pad holders
Paper products
Wastebasket
GENERAL HOME
Cleaning supplies and Laundry Supplies
Small vacuum cleaner
Small selection of hand tools screwdrivers, measuring tape, hammer, pliers
Batteries, flashlights
Phone/answering machine
Photo albums
Circuit breaker power strips (No extension cords)
Books/magazines
Office supplies – pens pencils, paper, notepads, tape, scissors, pencil sharpener, ruler, stapler, staples
Sewing Items – needles, various colors of thread, safety pins
Hobby items – games, puzzles, crossword books, word find books, cards etc.
Address book
Favorite mementos