Activities Around the Home
Caregivers Take Heed.
Don't allow your loved one to become a couch potato
— a life of receiving and not participating—
Yes, it will take extra time and most likely test your patience. But don't do everything for him/her.
The investment of time will pay dividends.
Social engagements are crucial for them and you.
Diversity helps overshadow the drudgery and uncertainty of what the future may hold.
Bathing: scrub, suds, shampoo & dry off . . .
Grooming: brush teeth, hair, shave . . .
Get dressed: start small and progress to tying shoes
Toileting: from diapers, to help using the toilet (transfers and wiping), to standing up
Kitchen: Set table, meal prep, help cook, load dishwasher . .
Household Tasks: Fold laundry, dust, vacuum, etc.
Assist with Errands: shopping, bank, post office, library . . .
Outdoor Chores: Plant garden, weed, mow, rake, shovel . . .
Matt's Interests Include:
Ballroom and swing dance
Beer and wine-making
Play Instrument: Piano & trumpet
Photography
Favorite TV shows (Just not all day)
Puzzles: Children or Adult Size
Memory games, flashcards, crossword puzzles . .
Board & card games: Sorry, Quirkle, Ticket to Ride . .
Video games
Badminton, Pickle Ball
Soccer, throwing a ball
Scoops, Paddleball, Kadima paddles
Golf or practice at the driving range
Swimming
Make sandcastles
Sing together familiar tunes: nursery rhymes, children’s songs, musicals & movies . . .
“Do you remember?” Events from childhood, family events, movies. . .
Read out loud to one another: Books, newspapers, comics. . .
Watch favorite movies, especially those linked to a special event, or he can quote
Sit in the sun and relax!