At my nursing home we 'secret Santa' the residents every year. We have a new man who is very depressed and in his late 60's.
I volunteered to buy for him, hoping to get to know him better. He just won't talk. He is alone in his room a lot. Help!
2006-12-13 17:06:20 · 15 answers · asked by sillkee1 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
A silk or live plant would be a bright spot in his room. Maybe a cut flower in a vase, once a week. Make a commitment to bring him a flower in a vase once a week for a year. You will then establish a re pore with him and possible a relationship on this weekly delivery!! Now that is reaching out and not just "gifting" at the holiday.....
2006-12-13 17:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by wndymrrs1969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe get him things like a deck of cards, some board games, stuff that would cause him to be more social. Sometimes people feel like their family has abandoned them by putting them in a nursing home so if you gave him the gifts and then the family walked in to play with him he would feel loved and have fun! it is perfect!
2006-12-13 17:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy him a pocket watch. Every once in awhile he'll check the time and remember that someone thought to buy him a gift.
2006-12-13 17:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look around at suitable shops. I had to buy a present for the elderly at my Church. I bought a beautifully presented gift with liquid hand wash, hand lotion & a soap dish. For a gentlemen - maybe a shaving set?! It also depends on how much can you spent on him.
2006-12-13 17:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by Angel Girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him his favorite meal with a good dessert. I take ribs, beans and slaw to a resident and pick up a pie at Perkins. Some people would like you to eat some with them. Best of luck to you!!
2006-12-13 17:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fire arms and a silencer !! j/k
well what about books about hope in life
old gramophone with some fun old records
dvd player and some dvds
suggest helping him paint his room to a favorite color that will make him feel home
2006-12-13 17:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by evildoodleeer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try and find out what good books are from back then, you know ask other older people or even at the book store to see if they can help you. Something of nostalgic like.
2006-12-13 17:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by Angel 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
first off i think it's great that you're doing this for him. you said that he doesn't talk and that you want to get to know him better so what about some kind of board game. board games always get people talking.
2006-12-13 17:17:48 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ღ blc ღ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say your ear. listen to him see if he'll open up.or a pat on the back, non sexual touch is a good way to tell someone their special.you ll have to be aware he doesn't "leach" on to you .make your intentions clear to him.bless you for your compassion.godspeed!
2006-12-13 17:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by done 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cd or something. Music always cheers up people. Find out what kind of music he likes.
2006-12-13 17:08:40 · answer #10 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋