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If a solitary activity is a possibility, and boredom and/or feeling useless is a problem, I wrote a post on Saturday about indoor gardening--easy-care plants, dish gardens and terrariums (helpparentsagewell.com). Horticulture therapy is a legitimate college major. While we can't do therapy, feelings of responsibility and being needed are triggered by tending plants, which also are fun to watch grow and often bring feelings of pride to the grower. Hope this is helpful.
I am now officially sad.. Christmas is round the corner (like you couldn't have known)..my kids ring me and sing holidays are coming down the phone to annoy me! in a humorous way that is. SO today, because Mum needed distracting from endlessly asking me when we were moving, I made popcorn red and green and then some play which I sprayed with gold food colourant. We now have a ten foot garland of popcorn - and she's thoroughly enjoying herself. She has also made some Christmas tree ornaments...well sort of ornaments. I cut some thick card into star shapes gave her the glue and the glitter and sat her on a chair on a huge piece of plastic we now have glittering stars for the tree or I might hang them on some ribbon. Despite my best efforts i also have glitter everywhere - never mind eh! Tomorrow is baubles. I have bought some very very cheap ping pong balls and threaded a thin ribbon through them so tomorrow she is going to glitz those up too. My daughter is bringing me some pine cones so I will get her to do something with those too. And the real bonus ? she has stopped asking me about the move
A lot of times, when people are bored, what they're longing for is good friendships and good conversation. Could you contact family member or old friends you've lost touch with and schedule a lunch, shopping, or movie?
Perhaps your mom might enjoy a relaxing at-home solo activity of coloring. This activity is now BIG for adults, very relaxing and very inexpensive. There are a variety of subject examples--I was recently gifted a booklet of paisley designs and truly enjoy it. Just another option.
Church activities, volunteering with a not for profit, Facebook to keep up with the relatives, bookstores often have Meet the Author times and book readings, animal shelters often need volunteers even if all they do is play with the animals or pet kittens, "clothing closets" need people to sort donated clothing, thrift stores are often staffed by volunteers, many churches offer a "seniors group" or other outings/offerings for seniors, etc.
How how long has she been "bored"? If she has talked about being bored for a decade or more it might not be about a lack of activities available to her. It could be her personality, it could be a sign of depression, it could be related to a different medical condition, it could just be a habit, etc.
Or by the caregiver Dave - grins, My mum would have me in her church every Sunday and to their activities during the week - I will take her but I am not going in - aint ever gonna happen
InHome Activities for Carers mainzone note: Activities for Caregivers and AD Clients should be considered as a part of a complete care program unless they are objected to by the client.
There is an old saying that boring people are bored. That's what I tell my dad...although he tells me he's never bored. Volunteering in a hospital would be wonderful and get her mind off of herself...or Meals on Wheels. Arts and craft classes are good and good for the mind. Exercise at the local Y or senior. Center...again helps with balance and good for the mind.
If you want things to do together perhaps starting a scrap book so that her grandchildren and great grandchildren will know what she lived through in her life - it gives texture and enrichment if we know the experiences of their lives and is invaluable if they ever go into care.
It can include pictures, photos photocopy old picture of her area so can include them or scan them and print themas photos she will love to reminisce. Try to find some music from the war period. Perhaps et a copy of things that were happening on the day she married. it means work for you to but it is a huge enrichment to your and their lives to know someone actually cares that they exist
There are adult day cares or senior community centers in most metropolitan areas. If you call the department of aging in your area they can tell you about resources.
Does your mother live alone? Try to find some activities she did when she was younger like sewing or drawing. She could be a volunteer at a hospital. You could also check with agencies like Senior Helpers who can get with her and do things that you may not be able to do. The aging services in the area might have buses to pick her up for the Senior Center activities.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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How how long has she been "bored"? If she has talked about being bored for a decade or more it might not be about a lack of activities available to her. It could be her personality, it could be a sign of depression, it could be related to a different medical condition, it could just be a habit, etc.
note:
Activities for Caregivers and AD Clients should be considered as a part of a complete care program unless they are objected to by the client.
It can include pictures, photos photocopy old picture of her area so can include them or scan them and print themas photos she will love to reminisce. Try to find some music from the war period. Perhaps et a copy of things that were happening on the day she married. it means work for you to but it is a huge enrichment to your and their lives to know someone actually cares that they exist