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KathyandLou Asked August 2012

Does anyone have an idea what a 95-year-old woman can do if she is almost blind and almost completely deaf?

Kimbee Aug 2012
If she can see well enough to recognize bright colors, maybe seated balloon volleyball? This is great fun and exercise. I would also seek things that involve her remaining senses: smell, taste, touch. Grow flowers that are fragrant, keep a bouquet near her fav spot. Try to fix foods from her past that r comforting n may evoke some good memories. Doll therapy is helpful in many ways. My mom who has dementia, wasn't at the point to accept a doll. I asked her to pick out some Teddy bears for gifts to donate for Christmas charity drives. Then I parked some on her bed. They quickly became beloved friends. She talks to them, hugs, pets n plays w them. Pets r also really helpful- cat or older dog (overactive or puppy is a fall hazard) if u can add one to ur mix. Other ideas: seated exercise DVD, sit in sunny spot outside for a few min ea morning, amplifying headphones w soothing music from her era (or bible on cd), soft lap blanket with satin edging added (gives 2 textures), playdough, washcloth folding. Hope these were the kinds of things u were looking for-if not, please share more about ur/her needs? Good luck, kimbee

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