Nobody likes to visit the hospital, since most of the time it means that a relative or friend is sick or recovering from surgery. However, it can also be means for joy, because in some cases the visit to the hospital has to do with the birth of a baby, which is always good news. In any case bringing flowers to the hospital during your visit, either to congratulate the new mom or to encourage your friends or family to get better, is always an excellent choice. And if you cannot be physically present, it is also an excellent idea to send flowers to the hospital, so that they know you are thinking of them, and that you are beside them to overcome any period of convalescence.
Taking a bouquet of flowers to a patient at the hospital is like bringing in a piece of nature, making the cold hospital room a more cheerful and welcoming one.
Furthermore, flowers can have an incredible positive effect on the recovery of patients. Three different studies have recently shown that flowers are a powerful inducer of positive emotions. According to the data, sending flowers to a hospital patient always provokes a smile and even three days after receiving flowers, patients have a better mood. In the case of people over 55, they had an improvement in their mood, and an improvement in their memory; and we all know that a positive attitude is essential for a speedy recovery.
Some other research shows that patients who have flowers in their rooms take less analgesics after surgery, have better blood pressure and experience fewer episodes of anxiety and fatigue than those who do not.
However, we must consider some aspects before sending flowers to the hospital so that in addition to recovering, we do not cause any inconvenience.
Check out these 6 tips for Sending Flowers to The Hospital:
1) Always keep in mind the taste of the person you are sending the flowers to, but it is important to avoid sending flower bouquets with powerful fragrances such as lilies, because they can cause headaches, dizziness or even allergies to other patients, especially in small rooms.
Try to choose hypoallergenic flowers like orchids, alstromerias, carnations, roses, or bells of Ireland. Sometimes even if the person you are sending flowers to, is not allergic, their roommate might be.
2) It is also not convenient to give plants to a hospital patient, since soil can have bacteria that are very harmful to health. These types of gifts are better when the patient is back at home.
3) If your family member or friend is in a specific area of the hospital, it is important that before you buy a bouquet, you ask if they can receive flowers. Some hospital wards, like the ICU, have extremely strict rules about flowers and we will not be able to deliver them. In this case, you can send them a fruit basket.
4) Choose bouquets built in floral foam. Since they have a water supply, they will last much longer than a vase arrangement and do not need much care.
5) Hospital rooms tend to get busy, nurses and doctors come and go often. Try choosing arrangements with vases made of metal, wicker, or plastic, so in case they fall, the vase will not break.
6) Try to avoid sending flowers to the hospital for the birth of a baby. The new parents have lots of new things to worry about and in most cases, they will leave your gift at the hospital. Instead, wait until they are back home, they will enjoy it more.
Whether you are sending flowers to the hospital or if you are taking them yourself, it is important that you consider all these tips to avoid problems and discomfort for the sick.
At Tognoli Florist we have a wide catalog of bouquets of flowers, plants, and baskets to take to the hospital. Choose the one you like the most and place your order. We will take care of delivering it the day you decide or send it to your home so that you can take it with you. With full guarantee that they will always arrive fresh. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our expert florists so that they can help you.
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