She wants something that can be done to keep her mind fresh. Activities, things to listen to, etc. she said she can't knit anymore, play bingo or board games, or any of that.
2007-03-04 17:26:09 · 9 answers · asked by emogencyroom 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
She had a stroke causing her to become legally blind. All she can see are shadows, and certain colors. She's very weak, and favors one side. So instruments and bike riding are out of the question. Thanks for the answers though. Any more thoughts?
2007-03-12 17:39:57 · update #1
You can go to the library or even on line to get books that are on tape. Also , if she is a church goer, you can get a van from most churches so she can mingle with people and go on trips. Look for a church that offers stuff.
Some hobbies such as making jewelry and knitting can be done. I hope this has helped. Try to put a search into Yahoo or Google saying activities or hobbies for the blind. Good luck!
2007-03-04 17:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is, what does she want to do. Blind people are involved in numerous activities and aren't really limited to certain tasks and activities. The Society for the Blind is just one of the organizations that has resources and books on tape are as close as your local library. I have two legally blind women in my family - one just finished college and the other is an active elementary school student. They take up whatever activities they desire and count on the rest of us to adapt our way of doing things to cope. If she loves bingo, perhaps you could be inventive and come up with a way for her to play. As my little 3rd grader has said many times, "Who needs a board to play a game?" If she, who has been legally blind since birth, can learn to ride a bike, your grandmother can find good old every day activities to add color and spice to her life.
2007-03-12 09:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are books on tape and probably on Cd's.
They have them at the library.
Check with you state center for the blind. I'm sure they have things for the blind that we as seeing people can't imagine.
I worked with a woman that had books on tape and also The Readers Digest on tape. They were sent to her by mail. She listened to them and sent them back when she was done. I'm thinking there was no charge for their return.
I'm sure if you check around in your town some agency can refer you to resources that are available for the blind. Check with Human Services, Your local Associated Government, has resources for the handi-cap.
Wish I could be more helpful.
2007-03-04 18:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to take my granny fishing. I had to put the bait on the hook, then cast the reel. She caught fish. She use to tell me that I can stand by the water and I am doing nothing, I can get a line and a hook and appear to be fishing, there is a difference.
But just catching stuff is not always fun or enjoyment of sitting by the water.
Audio Books are good also, Library of Congress has them stored for us to use, enjoy them.
2007-03-04 17:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i go to school for therapeutic massage n im almost done...massage might be great for her. not only will it improve her circulation, it will generate more blood flow to her brain, establish a mind/body connection and help relieve stress associated with being blind.
2007-03-12 16:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Musiccccccccccccccccccccccccc or feeling things such as a dog
2007-03-04 17:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn an instrument..... keyboard, something like that
2007-03-04 17:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Samara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good game of Marco Polo....she could be "it".
2007-03-04 18:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by uxor01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Teach her the macarena.
2007-03-04 17:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by CheezyYumYums 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋