Handyman in hospital, what is appropriate?

[Larry T.]

Hi everyone, our handyman is in the hospital I just learned. Not sure of the reason. He is elderly so there could be many reasons. Is there any appropriate gesture of goodwill beyond a card? Is a card sufficient and/or appropriate? Would we send that to his home....or flowers or a plant to the hospital? Don't want to not do enough but don't want to do too much if it might be perceived as strange to him! He is a kind man who has been very helpful to us.

In other words, what would you do in this situation? This is in a small rural country town (where we are not). He is in the hospital in a larger city about an hour away.

[Steve Babiak]

I think an in-person visit to the hospital is in order. Bring a get well card. Bring flowers to brighten the room if his stay will be for more than a day or two. Bring yourself for conversation and good company.

Sometimes there will be dietary restrictions, so ask about any before bringing any type of food or drink.