My 86 year old Grandpa is coming to stay with my family for 4 days next month.He suffered a MILD heart attack last month but still is able to fly out.I hear that all of the meds' that he is now on ,have taken away some of his energy.He is a bit forgetful but in other wise good health for his age.We planned on going out to dinner and keeping things low key.Being that this may be the last time that we see each other what other activities would anyone else suggest? We live near Boulder Colorado.
2007-05-17 17:47:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Board games, card games, short walks, go to the movies, rent a movie, read together or kids can read to Grandpa, picnics in the park etc.
There is heaps to do to keep his mind active and the whole family entertained
2007-05-17 17:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by smile_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Him to talk to you about When he was a Boy and what he done for fun and let Him remissness His life with you, He will take you down memory lane, And to a time that is long gone and you will only no about it through His eyes, Listen to the wisdom of His words , And learn all you can about Him ,Because he is being keep here for a reason , See how the things of the world have changed through His words, Hug Him and let Him know you love Him all you can this may be your last chance, and make sure he is where he needs to be with the Lord that could be your biggest blessing to him you could ever give Him, God bless and always let the ones you love no it....
2007-05-18 01:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by patricia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the board games.
Get this grand old man to talk about his life.
In his lifetime, we have progressed from biplanes to flying to the moon. When he was born, cars and paved roads were rare, and mighty few homes had telephones, and TV had not been invented.
Get him to talking about himself, his friends and his family. Learn from this man! He is a vanishing resource and you need to harvest his wisdom so that it will not be lost.
If he will let you, record or video tape him as he talks. It will become a major family heirloom in years to come.
I actually envy you your opportunity. All of my grandparents are gone now. And I'd give anything for a chance to talk with them again, and hear them tell all the family stories and traditions. Don't blow your chance.
Doc Hudson
Guess I should have read all the other posts before I started typing, it would have saved time. LMH
2007-05-18 01:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all you will never regret the time you spent with your Grandfather. It is likely he wants most just to visit with you and your family. Before he comes discuss with him what he wants to do.
I am 65 and my daughter is 38. Every time we visit she tries to have all sorts of fun things lined up for me to do. I have had a hard time convincing her I can not keep up with her and that what I really want is just some one on one quality time with her.
One thing I would suggest is set aside some time to talk to your Grandfather about the history of your family. It would be a good idea to record that conversation as he certainly has a tremendous amount of family history that you all should preserve.
Finally, do not worry much about what you all do....just enjoy being together. My mother died in 1992. I went to see her on Sunday afternoon before she was found dead on Wednesday morning. I spent about four hours with her and I truthfully can not remember anything we talked about but I will always treasure that four hours where we were just together.
2007-05-18 01:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by Elphin B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have other family in the area that he'd be interested in, invite them over for a visit. (Or, if he's up for taking a ride, then you go visit them.) Ask him what HE wants to do. Card games are good. You could take this opportunity to ask him about his life and any memories he might have of days gone by, who his parents and grandparents are, and what they were like, what was a typical day like in 1933, etc.
2007-05-18 00:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Herb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure he would love to just sit and talk with you for hours.You don't have to worry about any activities.He will enjoy just being in your company and chatting.
Going out to dinner would be fine but at his age doing other things may tire him out.
Enjoy his company and don't worry about entertaining him.He'll be so happy to be with you and your family.Treasure this visit and cherish every second you have with him.3 or 4 days go by very quickly and it'll be over all too soon.
God Bless.
2007-05-18 01:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by sonnyboy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a blank book and sit down with your grandfather and ask him about his life....either write what he says or tape him talking....ask about his loves and what he did as a boy.....what his parents were like and what life was like when he was a boy. make a memory book to have to remember him and to pass on.....take lots of pictures and make copies and label them for him to keep as well.
Ask him what he would like to do and see....have lots of options and lots of back up plans in case the weather is bad or he is not feeling well.
Most of all get to know him and have fun with him.
2007-05-18 01:00:02 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your gandpa everywhere, including ice skating. He doesn't have to participate. He would be just please to see his grand children having fun. Your grandpa would be please to go to the beach, church, even amusement park. I believe your located near the grand canyon. I am sure he'll enjoy the trip there. Just give him a lot of love.
God Bless
2007-05-18 01:10:35 · answer #8 · answered by tony 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sit & listen to his stories you can learn allot from his life experences. He is liveing history.
2007-05-18 00:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by foxfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋