When my deaf aunt was in the hospital and I sat with her (spent nights sometimes), I was able to crochet - not knitting at the time. I would make crocheted bookmarks - small, easy projects, but kept my hands busy. I don’t have many of those bookmarks left - have given them away.
Currently, I cannot knit in the room. There is too much going on & often I have to sit right by dad’s bed, he’ll want to hold hands, etc. .... haven’t figured out how to knit with one hand yet. In the last couple of days, he’s developed “Hospital Delirium” and doing anything but sitting with him & keeping him in bed, etc. is impossible. Once he gets home, I should have more time for knitting.
Prayers up for you both.