Patients at Drake Center are encouraged to wear their own clothes when possible. Patients involved in rehabilitation find loose-fitting clothing to be helpful, especially for floor and mat activities.

Suggested items:

• Glasses, hearings aids, dentures
• Toiletries including hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and shaving supplies
• Familiar items such as photos
• Leisure items like books, magazines and music players
• Undergarments, including socks (seven-day supply)
• Pajamas, robe and slippers
• Loose, comfortable shirts, pants and outerwear
• Comfortable shoes
• Swimsuit (if appropriate)

Leave at home:

• money and valuables
• prescription drugs and medications
• alcohol, drugs and firearms
• cigarettes or tobacco

Before bringing food from home, check with your Drake Center physician about any dietary restrictions.