What can the family do for an elderly man who confined to his house because of illness? He can get around in his house, but can't leave. He has very bad athsma, so he can't be very active. The family can't be with him all the time, and he is bored and lonely. He is starting to get depressed. What activities or hobbies can anyone suggest? Any help would be appreciated.
2006-08-18 10:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by cj_justme 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Volunteering from his home. I know shut in's around out area help by calling blood donors for the Red Cross I work for. It's easy and alot of fun and they are making a tremendous impact in their community. They make a few calls a night to set up apponitments at local blood drives.
he is able to run a computer? Maybe a lap top that he can use easily. This will bring the world into him, since he can't get out much into the world.
Does he enjoy crafts or wood work? Maybe something that he has to complete will give him a goal to work on.
Also i enjoy reading and puzzles, that sandanko I tink ti's called, with all the numbers is fun.
A window garden is also nice. They sell the box gardens in many stores.
2006-08-18 10:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by dazee052 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could see that he has good books to read . There are also jigsaw puzzles that would take some time off his hands. Cross word puzzes, it would keep his mind alert. If he has someone to play with checkers would be another. I used to take care of an elderly man and we played a lot of checkers. Sometimes I would fall asleep before his next move but was working two jobs. That would be a few suggestions.Good luck and God Bless you for caring so much. You will be rewarded for caring.
2006-08-18 18:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are voulenteers that go out to homes of elderly people and read to them or spend time with them. My grandmother was really sick, and when we couldn't be there she played pocket video games like poker or solitaire.
2006-08-18 17:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by batman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Board games. Let him tell you stories of his first love, kids, back in the days. Watch some programs he likes to watch. Ask him for advise
2006-08-18 17:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Shelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him hooked up with the internet. He can answer everyones question on this site. Or he can post home made videos. Maybe scrapbooking.
2006-08-18 17:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by paydaytim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had a similar issue with my grandma. i know that she enjoyed puzzles, painting (especially in water colors), model building, lots and lots of reading, we also came over at least once a week to play cards with her.
2006-08-18 17:58:43 · answer #6 · answered by rena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how bout board games or cards, the latest movies [blockbuster rentals etc], buy him lik an eisel paints, brushes, and paper so he can paint a picture of his dreams, music, etc . gl
2006-08-18 17:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by yahoo-user 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any body can assist him with humanitarian attitude.
2006-08-18 17:51:55 · answer #8 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋