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My 95 year old Grandma keeps saying "I don't know how to live!" She was living by herself for the 4 years before coming into our home but feels more isolated now, she says. She walks outside when the weather cooperates but can't seem to relax and be content here. She's been here 7 months and it's just getting worse! We try to include her and give her jobs but it's difficult. We tried books on tape and she didn't like them. Tried large print cards but she says she can't see them.

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Is it possible to set up some of her things (like chairs, end table, lamp, etc) in an arrangement like she had at her place? Ask her what she liked the most/ worst about her place or what “independent “ tasks she misses and try to incorporate those things into her routine. Try getting out photo albums and present it to her as something like “grandma, I don’t recognize who this is, do you?” and lead into a walk down memory lane type thing. (even if you do know the people in the photos; get a magnifying glass on standby). She may still be stubborn but don’t give up keep on trying to engage her on a personal level, maybe one on one with you so she doesn’t feel overwhelmed. Hope this helps.
susan xoxoxo
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Poor lady. Its hard at 95 to deal with hearing loss and vision problems. Her old place was familiar. She knew where everything was. Its hard for the elderly to adjust. When Mom was at rehab, they had a blind women folding towels. My DH is almost deaf. Don't know what I would if he had vision problems because he loves to read.

Hopefully another member is in your shoes.
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