Title: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: Big J on February 25, 2009, 07:29:42 PM When visiting my mom I found that one of the most enjoyable activities is looking at pictures. I recently bought her a digital picture frame and loaded it with several pictures. When I visit her we flip through them and have a good laugh :D. I loaded it with a mix of old and recent pictures and this is much more convenient compared to lugging in several photo albums. Anyone else have any other tips?
Title: Re: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: Big J on March 14, 2009, 04:06:10 PM My mom and I had a really good visit the other day. Her roommate was not in the room so we watched a movie on TV together which is also a nice way to spend time together.
Title: Re: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: bingo11 on March 21, 2009, 09:18:38 PM I'm going to visit my grandma tomorrow so thanks for the tips. It is always so depressing when I go visit.
Title: Re: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: smittyjones11 on May 01, 2009, 09:40:38 AM Good tips. Another thing that my mom and I do is play cards. She is confined to a bed but she can use her hands so we play spades or blackjack.
Title: Re: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: lars on August 06, 2009, 08:38:07 PM It is nice to read a spiritual book or a novel to the person if they are unable to communicate. I have also read work which is self serving but I do think that the person's spirit is aware of your presence so it is nice to spend time with them.
Title: Re: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: touchmenot on March 16, 2010, 10:49:57 PM When visiting my mom I found that one of the most enjoyable activities is looking at pictures. I recently bought her a digital picture frame and loaded it with several pictures. When I visit her we flip through them and have a good laugh :D. I loaded it with a mix of old and recent pictures and this is much more convenient compared to lugging in several photo albums. Anyone else have any other tips? I remember visiting my wife's mother. We always come around dinner time. We will also look at pictures, tell stories which is like some sort of catching up. Cheers to the good times. Rust nursing center (http://www.findseniorhomes.com) Title: Re: Enjoyable ways to spend time at nursing home Post by: ayliana on May 28, 2010, 02:19:18 AM Invite resident's friends and family to visit. Having visitors showering attention on them passes time quickly and pleasantly. As an added bonus, the attendants also get a break for a short while to take care of themselves. |