Prepare for Your Visit
As you prepare for your stay at Vanderbilt, we suggest you bring:
- List of phone numbers of family and friends
- Insurance cards
- Important documents such as living will and durable power of attorney
- List of medications you take, over-the-counter and prescription
- Small bag with change for vending machines, newspapers, etc.
To add to your comfort, consider bringing:
- Comfortable clothing without metal zippers or snaps. Choose loose-fitting garments.
- Shawl in case you get chilly
- Warm socks and/or slippers
- Eye covering to block out light
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste and favorite soap and lotion
- Books, magazines and newspapers
- Music player and charger
- Laptop or DVD player
- Handheld gaming device
- Knitting, crocheting or scrapbooking items
- Journal or paper and pen
- Family photographs or artwork
Helpful Tip
Keep eyeglasses, contact lens, dentures and hearing aids in protected containers when you are not wearing them. Please write your name on all containers.
Do Not Bring
- Purse, wallet, money, credit cards
- Jewelry and any other valuables
- Scented toiletries
- Cell phone
- Cigarettes


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