My grandma is very visually impaired but not entirely blind can’t walk very far because she is old what are some activities she would enjoy I usually take her to the gardens on a wheelchair or do her food shopping with her. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas of activities? Thanks !(self.Blind)
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PractisingPoetry2 points4y ago
Honestly, that's only a question she could answer. Asking "what would this blind person enjoy" is like asking "what would this sighted person enjoy". It's down to personal taste. She can do and enjoy just about anything a sighted person might. Blindness doesn't actuslly exclude her from too many activities; it just means she'll have to do them differently.
skettibeans [OP]1 points4y ago
Sorry did not mean to offend anyone, good point thanks :)
PractisingPoetry1 points4y ago
I'm sure no one was offended. It's just a common misunderstanding.
TheBlindBookLover1 points4y ago
Hi. You will want to help her find adaptations for the hobbies that she already likes. If she once liked to knit or crochet, there are online tutorials of how to adapt these crafts if you are visually impaired. The same goes for cooking, gardening, and etc. I hope that this helps.
estj3171 points4y ago
Go to the park the beach or lake? Or river? Maybe?
Otherwise don’t know. Not too sure.
skettibeans [OP]1 points4y ago
Thanks good idea :)
estj3171 points4y ago
Not a problem.
RockytheScout1 points4y ago
Does she like to be read to (and do you like to read aloud)? You could read her the newspaper, advice columns, a novel, even the Bible if that's your and her cup of tea. Another idea is to cook with her or cook while she advises you (if she likes or liked to cook when she was more mobile). You might get some great recipes out of it and she might enjoy passing on her expertise--along with all the great sensory experiences that come from cooking. Another idea would be to help her go through papers or old letters she might have or other files of stuff that she may not be able to read now--photo albums (you could describe the pictures and spark memories for her) or greeting cards she might have saved. What about, if she likes animals, finding a dog park or visit a shelter where they're looking for people to socialize with animals? One final idea would be to listen to music together--perhaps an opera if you and she like that, or a musical with a plot which you could discuss as you listen. For example, "Come From Away" is a really neat and unusual story and the songs are interesting and enjoyable to listen to.
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skettibeans [OP]2 points4y ago
Thanks so much for the suggestions I never thought of those really helpful very sweet and thoughtful ideas ❤️
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