Looking for suggestions to help an older friend (72 and very frail) w/boredom following a fractured pelvis. While the pelvis heals (may take months) she cannot do much of anything. Getting around on her first floor is a challenge, but an aide is with her all day as her husband still works full time. The aide is very nice, but she does not engage her much (not sure they have much in common to talk about). Folks/friends try to call and visit, but she is not able to carry her side of conversations much and a visit of more than an hour really tires her out.
My friend has good hearing and eyesight, good use of her arms; but the legs due to the pelvis fractures (3 breaks in all) mean she is pretty immobile below the waist. Also, her memory and mental processing is not great/is declining (no diagnosis but it seems like the early stages of dementia, this decline was apparent before the pelvis break but worse now).
And she reports now she cannot really read now. She used to love reading books (that would occupy much of her day) ,but it is just too much for her now. She cannot follow and gets lost in the story. Things such as puzzles, games, cards too difficult too as she gets lost in it all.
Any suggestions on anything that might help with the boredom? There is only so much Netflix one can take. Thx in advance.
They read unabridged books, magazine articles, newspapers, etc. They occasionally have interesting interviews.
Listening to music is always nice.
YouTube videos are fun as well.
Also your friend can read these jokes: https://www.agingcare.com/discussions/caregiver-jokes-152323.htm?orderby=recent
I had to make edits after reading the entire question properly.
Also on Youtube, watch vintage slapstick comedys like the silent Charlie Chaplin, it's similar to the cat videos, just watching with little concentration involved
Blessings & Peace.
If her surgery was recent, she may have brain fog from the anesthetic. It takes a while in older people to wear off.
Coloring, knitting, crocheting...?
There are some brain-stimulating channels/apps that might capture he attention.
And of course, music, which can stimulate cognition.