I need activity ideas for a 70 year old gentleman that I am taking care of. He has right side paralysis due to a stroke. I try and make sure I take him to movies once a week. He is only interested in fire related films as he is a retired fireman. I take him out to eat at least twice a week. But he would rather sit in front of TV all day everyday.
I'm looking for other things to fill in 2 days at least. He likes to go to a book store, but gets very upset because I don't let him buy books anymore. He does not read them. Mentally he is around 9, since his stroke. I've taken him on vacations. He is diabetic so I have to be careful on restaurants. Does anybody have any ideas?
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If you local fire department is willing, perhaps you could make weekly visits there for him to sit and shoot the breeze with his fireman brother and sisters.
At home, perhaps you can listen to the police and fire scanner (it is not active, but can keep his mind sharp).
If he is able to hold a crayon, maybe get him coloring books that are fireman themed. I have seen these on eBay. Coloring is amazing therapy for people of all ages.
This maybe a little off the wall, but if there is a coffee shop or diner near a fire station, perhaps you could sit and have coffee and watch the activities at the station. I say this because I used to drive by a fire station every day and it was near a stop light. When I was stopped, I would watch the fire man and and women clean the trucks and such. It was interesting and I have no fire person background.
Best wishes for your care of this gentleman. He is lucky to have such a caring caregiver!! Prayers for all!
You do not mention watching fire related films at home but this may be something to think about as he may like to watch one that he likes over and over (over a week or two) and may be a good investment.
There are a lot of fire related movies but you would have to research each one to make sure it was appropriate.
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The library may have some good films or stories on tape and sometimes you can ask them to purchase a movie you would like to watch and they may be willing to help you. Most libraries have Internet access to check on availability and renewal.
Have you considered that he might like to have toy firetruck to hold and admire? There are lots of safe models available. Toy stores are not everywhere anymore but you can find some online.
A book on firemen? An easy firehouse chili recipe?
Could you possibly help him put together a firehouse themed puzzle? Maybe you could prepare a snack and make it a fun activity. How about board games or some type of art project. Could you arrange a monthly visit to the local fire station where he could interact with the people working there? I commend you for your dedication and concern for this gentleman.
something that helped him work with his hands would be great.
play Doh, or clay, or ceramics, or anything like that
also Legos or Lincoln Logs
I wish I could recommend something that made the use of fire, but clearly that's too dangerous. Maybe having outside bonfires and BBQs?
Hi,
I would get him an audio book about firemen and their experiences. Perhaps a book or a magazine, where there are pictures. He might like to share his stories, and have someone else write them down, so that people can know what his experiences were like.
Blessings,
Robyn
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