somethings that are fun, stimulating and not patronising. currently doing the usual bingo, arts and crafts and quizzes. any other activities would be welcome
2006-10-02 09:11:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
games of cards .. scrabble i found they were very popular. a big "white board" done as a crossword, anyone can answer a clue in passing. not being patronising but lively debate is good stimulant. another thing i found always caused hilarity was excercising sitting down ... gentle enough for elderly but someone gets in a muddle which sets someone else wrong & so it goes. another one was blindfold one person & hand them an object.. the others present have to describe what the item is without actually telling them. another one is the yes no ... questions asked but reply can't contain a yes or no. longest lasting wins. i hope there's at least one idea in there that helps
2006-10-02 09:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by manser06@btinternet.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the more active ones, putting on the music and having a dance, i.e. foxtrot, waltzes and sequence. The less active still enjoy watching. Any form of gentle exercise is beneficial. Plus aromatherapy and reflexology services. Maybe Age Concern could help you out with the latter.
2006-10-04 08:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by Kay F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my late mother in law was in a care home they used to play dominos and all kinds of card games,the thing about it was ,the dominos and cards were all large sized so they could be picked up properly,there was also a rack to put them in,everyone enjoyed the games.May I also suggest that you begin an " oral history project" these people have great stories to tell,it is a shame that they will be lost for ever, the tapes or c.d. s could be saved for future generations.I find that most elderly people love to talk about " the old days" Best of luck to you and your job
2006-10-02 16:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historic photos of people places that the clients can talk about its a two way street because we can also learn from the elderly and in most cases long term memory is intact even when short term memory has gone,hope this helps,Keep up the good work,God Bless.
2006-10-02 17:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Francis7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trivia is always a hit in my Alzheimer unit. Reminisce Magazine has some great cross word puzzles for the older mind. We even organized a fashion show and tea.
2006-10-02 16:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i used to work in a residential home we used to do things like skittles which can also be a form of excercise aswell, Jigsawsmusic quizzes. Hpe this will help.
2006-10-02 16:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by JOHN M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Naked Twister
Karaoke
Quiz Evening
Wine Tasting (that'll make 'em sleep)
Cookery
Keep Fit (gentle!!!!!)
Film Night - get someone to dress up as an old fashioned usherette and hand out choc ices :)
Painting still life
Old-Time Dance
Grab-A-Granny Night
Dentures Castanet Concert
2006-10-02 16:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by Lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's Always BINGO or Twister..lol but im not sure...but mabey Poker..most elderly like to play cards MOST not all!
2006-10-02 16:19:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
elderly love to be noticed by people in the 'outside world' if they are shut in they dont really get to do things in the community.... have everyone pitch in a huge arts/crafts project that could be displayed outside.
2006-10-02 16:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shuffleboard?
Chess?
Majhong?
Dancing?
Quizzes?
Reading?
2006-10-02 16:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋