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Looking for activity suggestions for my grandma (self.Blind)
submitted by RedZanonia
Hi everyone, I hope I'm okay to post this.
My grandma is 86 and almost totally blind. Overall, she's still in pretty good shape mentally and physically. She has never been one to sit still and was always volunteering or doing social events with her friends. She even started doing yoga before COVID.
Since the pandemic, she hasn't been able to go out much. Because numbers where she lives have risen significantly recently, she's going to be stuck at home for a couple of weeks. She's sad and bored out of her mind.
My parents and aunts visit her a few times a week, and I try to call her every week. She likes to listen to music and the TV. She has a few audiobooks, but doesn't really have much interest in them. She gardens in the spring and summer, but obviously can't do anything with that this time of year.
I would love any suggestions of things she could do to pass the time. Thanks!
My grandma is 86 and almost totally blind. Overall, she's still in pretty good shape mentally and physically. She has never been one to sit still and was always volunteering or doing social events with her friends. She even started doing yoga before COVID.
Since the pandemic, she hasn't been able to go out much. Because numbers where she lives have risen significantly recently, she's going to be stuck at home for a couple of weeks. She's sad and bored out of her mind.
My parents and aunts visit her a few times a week, and I try to call her every week. She likes to listen to music and the TV. She has a few audiobooks, but doesn't really have much interest in them. She gardens in the spring and summer, but obviously can't do anything with that this time of year.
I would love any suggestions of things she could do to pass the time. Thanks!
SeptemberJoy 2 points 2y ago
I'm not sure if they're available in your area, but I'll occasionally do 3D puzzles. While I do have some vision left I do them mostly by feel.
Something on the volunteer side - she may be able to volunteer as a mentor, calling people who are new to being blind - or even just people who are isolated and want to reach out.
If she likes cooking it's a great time to experiment with new recipes or to create her own.
Something on the volunteer side - she may be able to volunteer as a mentor, calling people who are new to being blind - or even just people who are isolated and want to reach out.
If she likes cooking it's a great time to experiment with new recipes or to create her own.
raspbered 2 points 2y ago
Heya!
There is a really great youtube channel with audio instructed exercises. Someone of them might be quite difficult for an 86 year old, but you can find calmer ones like yoga. Also, maybe audiobooks would cheer her up?
link to the youtube channel:
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There is a really great youtube channel with audio instructed exercises. Someone of them might be quite difficult for an 86 year old, but you can find calmer ones like yoga. Also, maybe audiobooks would cheer her up?
link to the youtube channel:
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RedZanonia [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Ooh, this is great! She's not good with technology but I'm sure she could get someone to help her. Thanks!
OddRedd 2 points 2y ago
If she likes gardening she could get some bonsais and care for them. My blind co-worker likes to do this a lot.
Knitting and crocheting are possible, although it can be a challenge to feel everything. Should be easier if she could already do it before she turned blind.
Is she comfortable with electronic devices? They make life a lot easier for the visually impaired and internet access is great for everyone in this pandemic. If she's bored maybe she has the nerve to learn how to use the accessibility features of a mobile device.
Knitting and crocheting are possible, although it can be a challenge to feel everything. Should be easier if she could already do it before she turned blind.
Is she comfortable with electronic devices? They make life a lot easier for the visually impaired and internet access is great for everyone in this pandemic. If she's bored maybe she has the nerve to learn how to use the accessibility features of a mobile device.
RedZanonia [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Update: I bought my grandma a grow-from-seed bonsai kit. My mom helped her set it up, and warned her they're rather fussy. She just said, "nothing ventured, nothing gained." She is so excited to grow her trees, thanks for the suggestion!
OddRedd 1 points 2y ago
Oh cool, very glad to have been of help! If you remember to I'd love to hear how it's going :).
RedZanonia [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Bonsais are a great idea. I was also looking at some indoor gardening kits to help keep her busy this winter. She's really not good with electronics but can manage with help.
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
Get her an ipad or something have her learn voice over and she can do the internet stuff....
Also at that point ebooks are great.
Use voice over by the way....
Also at that point ebooks are great.
Use voice over by the way....
lardparty 1 points 2y ago
Podcasts are great and there is one for every topic you could think of.
fastenedbrick25 1 points 2y ago
There's a collection of card games called rs games. She just has to download the program, create an account, retrieve her temporary password, and she can play all sorts of games with other people.
kkolb7 1 points 2y ago
Your public library is a resource for great audiobooks on CD, and online for free.
Streaming devices like AMazon's Alexa, and the Google mini are good, you can simply ask for any radio station to play, or podcasts, audiobooks, etc.
Streaming devices like AMazon's Alexa, and the Google mini are good, you can simply ask for any radio station to play, or podcasts, audiobooks, etc.
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