A discussion of activity ideas for senior citizens living in group homes, active living senior apartments, and group homes with assisted living.
HI-
Many senior citizens are living in group homes, active living senior apartments, and group homes with assisted living. While many seniors come and go, a lot also tend to stay homebound, which can get a bit boring. As a senior caretaker for an elderly lady, I found that bringing over new activites interested her much more than the "same old things" she had access to everyday. I used to look around my house for simple games and gadgets, movies and music, and magazines to amuse her.
I would love to hear from other caregivers (many are the senior children of elderly parents) out there. What are some good activities which have been successful with a senior you know? My grandfather had a weekly writing group with a teacher who came into his apartment complex. Many group home situations have arts and crafts sessions. Or if you are a senior in a homebound situation, what activities do you enjoy? I know watching The Price is Right TV show daily was a big hit at the adult home at which I visited.
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I hope you enjoy them.
Please feel free to write a note in the discussion area for seniors and grandparents. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. I will repeat this note over there, too, and hopefully get some ideas flowing between people.
By the way, does anyone else have a rather obnoxious woodpecker outside waking them up waaay too early? I sure do. Cute creatures... but Argh!
Have a good week,
Janienne
