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Full History - 2021 - 05 - 30 - ID#nod2yx

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Hi, I didn’t know where else to post this but I thought I would try here. My mom had a stroke and has a blood clot on her brain. She can’t see and will be in the hospital for a few weeks. We don’t know if she will regain her eyesight back. Is there anything I can do to keep her occupied? Thanks (self.Blind)

submitted by Regallybeagley

xmachinaxxx 6 points 2y ago

My first thought is audio books and podcasts for her to listen to.

Regallybeagley [OP] 3 points 2y ago

Great suggestion. Thank you. My dad just sent me a list of her books she’s been wanting to read so I’ll download those for her on audible.. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Some podcasts might keep her feeling less lonely too with the banter :)

PrincessDie123 2 points 2y ago

Sometimes local libraries have digital apps you can log into with a library card to rent free copies of audiobooks, you might go to her library’s website and check so you don’t have to buy the books

retrolental_morose 3 points 2y ago

I spent about a week teaching a sighted friend braille by playing snap with playing cards.
only actually got her 11 letters of the alphabet, but 'was a fun thing for her to learn by touch. We scated over the potential that braille become a regular fixture.

TechnicalPragmatist 2 points 2y ago

Just llistening to movies may also be fun.

Also prayer and introspection and self reflection and figuring out stuff. Self-development type activities.

B-dub31 2 points 2y ago

My optic nerve atrophy was caused by a blood clot in my brain. One thing I suggest is getting her to see a low vision specialist as soon as she is able. Mine hooked me up with a lot of resources. There are free audiobooks available to the visually impaired through the Library of Congress.

Regallybeagley [OP] 1 points 2y ago

Thank you for your suggestion. I will definitely look into a low vision specialist. I hope you are doing okay after your clot. Very scary and emotional times.. more so for the people that experience this. Trying to be my mom’s best advocate here

jek339 1 points 2y ago

Wait, really? I did not know this, and it’s awesome.

B-dub31 1 points 2y ago

Yes. They'll send you a free player and cartridges by mail. Or you can download the BARD player and get an account through your state's program. It's very cool.

Revenant624 2 points 2y ago

Sorry to hear about your mom. I guess you can try audiobooks.

Regallybeagley [OP] 1 points 2y ago

Thank you. The nurse said she will help her with the tablet I bought and I gave her headphones that she can turn it off and fast forward with. Hopefully it helps her with the hospital stay.

Revenant624 2 points 2y ago

The tablet should have accessibility features in the settings. So once it’s set up your mom should be able to navigate it on her own unless she has limited mobility due to the stroke

Regallybeagley [OP] 1 points 2y ago

Ahh that’s great, I will look into turning it on and hopefully it’ll be easier for her than bothering the nurse

eDisrturbseize 1 points 2y ago

Hand knitting and plenty of audio books.

Regallybeagley [OP] 3 points 2y ago

I wish she knew how to knit. Would be perfect to keep her hands busy. Might pick her up a stress ball to fidget with. I’m downloading some audiobooks now. Thank you for your suggestions.

PrincessDie123 2 points 2y ago

You might also get her some clay or something she can do tactile crafting with?

eDisrturbseize 2 points 2y ago

When I was in the hospital for an extended stay- I learned how to make the large blankets completely by hand, no additional tools necessary. No previous experience before then either, kept mind and hands busy.

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