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A few things that I have found both my blind father and a blind elderly client enjoy include doing crossword puzzles together- I read the clues out loud and they think of the words and doing a kind of scrabble together. For that game I bought some metal cookie sheets and letter magnets ( the kind you put on the fridge to help children spell) at the dollar store. They can feel the shapes of the letters and make words. It's fun for them and keeps their brains active.
My mother is legally blind and the gardening helps her a lot. Problems with this include the fact that we live in Georgia and it is HOT here and she can only go out early AM or late afternoon. I sleep in so no early AM.The fact that I have to go to the office some days & afternoon rains often spoil our fun so we are able to get out maybe 1 - 3 afternoons per week. It still gives her something to look forward to doing. She happily hoes on the weeds and chops down some of the vegetables in the process, but she does surprisingly well - she was raised on a farm and all the kids were required to work in the fields from the time they could walk, so it's second nature to her. Some communities have senior centers. Ours takes a 1.5 hour bus ride for my mother so it's not an option, but they have exercise programs, arts & crafts etc. for advanced elderly, dementia and Alzheimers patients. They even have a hairdresser come in sometimes to do their hair. The cost in our county is on a sliding scale. I only wish there was one closer. Check the web to see what's available in your area.
My niece is very mobile and lost her job of 20 years cause the government decided they didn't want to sponsor the program any more. She is 58 and wants to work. Does anyone know of something for a blind person to do. She is willing to do volunteer work just to be with people. Thought of her joining a senior program but at a loss???
My mother is 90, has macular and cannot see. I live with her and help her as much as I can. She gets bored, and nibbles constantly to keep her hands busy. She finally got used to her eReader, and now loves it. She could never select her own books from the catalog. I download her fav authors from the BARD website to her jump drive. A 16g drive can hold 20 books or so. I rotate them for her when she's done. Also Ive seen Humane societies bring small dogs into nursing homes for regularly scheduled visits. My mother would love that. I'd like more pet approved places provide that service Independent Living and Assisted Care Facilities. It helps all involved, including the dogs. I encourage her to walk the wonderfully decorated hallways or to ride her Jazzy, just to 'get out' and socialize. Mom used to crochet, but has so little feeling in her fingers, she can't feel the yarn anymore, but needs to do more with her hands besides eat and nibble. We're open to other suggestions.
Contact the National Federation for the Blind to get recorded books free of charge - you will need to provide a letter (or fill out a form that they provide) with her doctor's signature and contact information, stating that he/she has severely impaired vision to qualify.
my senior is living in an assisted living home. they have lots of activities for those who can see but very little for the blind. she is 98 so nothing that requires much movement or stress. she likes old country western songs. she doesnt like to be read to much except the newspaper. she is very smart. she likes jeopardy. help
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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.
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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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Some communities have senior centers. Ours takes a 1.5 hour bus ride for my mother so it's not an option, but they have exercise programs, arts & crafts etc. for advanced elderly, dementia and Alzheimers patients. They even have a hairdresser come in sometimes to do their hair. The cost in our county is on a sliding scale. I only wish there was one closer. Check the web to see what's available in your area.
Scahlll, use the search function to search for similar answers, as this question is raised periodically. This might be a good start:
https://www.agingcare.com/search.aspx?searchterm=sources+for+books+for+the+blind
Also Ive seen Humane societies bring small dogs into nursing homes for regularly scheduled visits. My mother would love that. I'd like more pet approved places provide that service Independent Living and Assisted Care Facilities. It helps all involved, including the dogs.
I encourage her to walk the wonderfully decorated hallways or to ride her Jazzy, just to 'get out' and socialize.
Mom used to crochet, but has so little feeling in her fingers, she can't feel the yarn anymore, but needs to do more with her hands besides eat and nibble.
We're open to other suggestions.
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