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re: What are good activities for an elderly newly widowed parent?
Posted on 2/2/17 at 10:44 am to Clark W Griswold
Posted on 2/2/17 at 10:44 am to Clark W Griswold
You can check with your county extension office and find out when master gardener classes are starting. If she enjoys gardening this will be an ideal way to learn and meet others. Classes are probably once a week.
If she doesn't like flowers, disregard.
If she doesn't like flowers, disregard.
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Posted on 2/2/17 at 11:18 am to Eric Nies Grind Time
Check into Meetup Groups which is not Hookup groups but various types of activities of like minded people to enjoy. They are very wide ranging from just Dinner groups to talk to White water rafting. Check it out
Posted on 2/2/17 at 11:23 am to Broke
Honestly, a little dog is a great suggestion. Make it a puppy so it keeps her busy. It will be comforting and protective when she is alone. She can walk it for 2 hours a day, etc.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:08 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
What is her physical fitness level? She could join the YMCA or another place that has classes for older people. Its a great way for them to meet people in their age range. Do they have a senior center where she lives?
Her age and physical fitness level will determine what she can and cant do. Also, does she want to do any of this? Dont force it on her.
Im sure there has to be some group she would enjoy being a part of.
Her age and physical fitness level will determine what she can and cant do. Also, does she want to do any of this? Dont force it on her.
Im sure there has to be some group she would enjoy being a part of.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:28 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
Have her reach out and see if she can get involved in one of the programs they have. They are currently looking at building a new community center where they have senior wellness classes involved in therapy, light fitness, yoga, etc. I work for one over the summer here in Oxford and it is basically just a social hour for them.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:32 pm to baldona
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Make it a puppy so it keeps her busy
Bad idea, go to breed specific rescues of her choice that can place a senior dog with her.
They have a lot less energy and tend to do better in senior homes where they can get a lot of attention and not have to worry about stupid kids.
Puppies and seniors contribute to shelter population far too often. Breed specific rescues can take the senior dog back if necessary.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:02 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
That's a tough one. I wasn't estranged from my mother but never spent a lot of time with her after leaving home as teen. My father remarried later in life and she wasn't wealthy so I bought her a condo in a retirement village. It was a windfall for her social life during her last 20 years. They took bus trips weekly outings, activities, you name it. She also made many new friends. She was well occupied and seemed to always be having a good time until her last days. Staying at home alone isn't good for anyone. If she is set on staying in her house that might not be an option but you may eventually discuss it with her. I'd recommend highly from my experience. All of those places are not the same so investigate if you do decide on those lines.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:13 pm to SuperSaint
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She ever tried hookers and blow?
But I suck at posting? Dude you are pathetic. This is a serious question and the first reply to this thread is the shite you posted..
Anyway, to address this question. Does your mom have any friends in the area she could possibly get together with.. Every week or whenever for a specific activity? Like a book club or aerobics?
Something to think about if possible, is have her or help her create a routine. Maybe in the morning, when she wakes up, she can do a morning walk or something. The more she can do to interact with people is better. Does she have grandkids she could maybe do something with.. Every two weeks or so? Just anything that will give her something forward to look to. Does she have any hobbies? Like to work in the gordon?
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:31 pm to OweO
Yeah I am trying to get her into some sort of routine but it's difficult to do without being there in person.
Currently just trying to make sure one us (have a brother and a sister) are there every weekend so she at least is not alone during that.
She has friends to hang out with but it has been difficult to get her to hang out.
I am getting her to go to a therapist/counseling soon.
Currently just trying to make sure one us (have a brother and a sister) are there every weekend so she at least is not alone during that.
She has friends to hang out with but it has been difficult to get her to hang out.
I am getting her to go to a therapist/counseling soon.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:33 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
You don't have to be lonely at widowsonly.com
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:46 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
PS4 / XBox?
JK....Try gardening
JK....Try gardening
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:53 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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I am getting her to go to a therapist/counseling soon.
Larger churches usually have sort of grief support groups. Might be easier to get her to go to one of those, particularly if she knows someone in a similar situation who might agree to go with her.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 2:53 pm to dafuqusay
OP, give her more time. But still, keep an eye on her. She will adjust, but it takes time.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 3:48 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
First, so sorry about your father. Mines been gone 6 years now. I still get teary eyed talking about him and when hunting season gets near.
How old is your mother? I'm assuming she owns a home? Start talking to her about a roommate. Encourage her to go out to singles events. There are social clubs for widows and widowers all over the place. Get her out of the house. Grandkids or great grandkids? Ask her to help with them. Don't be worried about imposing. She will want to not only do something to get her mind off, but especially will want to be around family. Eventually she will find ways to entertain herself and become independent again.
How old is your mother? I'm assuming she owns a home? Start talking to her about a roommate. Encourage her to go out to singles events. There are social clubs for widows and widowers all over the place. Get her out of the house. Grandkids or great grandkids? Ask her to help with them. Don't be worried about imposing. She will want to not only do something to get her mind off, but especially will want to be around family. Eventually she will find ways to entertain herself and become independent again.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 4:10 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
The St. Tammany Parish Library gets guest speakers to do presentations a few times a month. Sometimes it's authors promoting their bew book, others are academics or amateur historians. Maybe your local library system does something similar. I would bring my mother to any that interested her, but I think she was mostly just happy to get out of the house.
Some municipalities also have a local "Council on Aging" or something like that. They do bingos, board games, crafts, etc. My mom refused to give that a try.
And then there's always the fricking casino...
Old people love the slot machines. On my mother's last trip to the Silver Slipper, she managed to lose $75 on penny and nickel slots in about 2 hours. I didn't think that was mathematically possible. She probably dropped a fifty dollar bill on the floor. But she loved going to the goddamned casino.
Some municipalities also have a local "Council on Aging" or something like that. They do bingos, board games, crafts, etc. My mom refused to give that a try.
And then there's always the fricking casino...
Old people love the slot machines. On my mother's last trip to the Silver Slipper, she managed to lose $75 on penny and nickel slots in about 2 hours. I didn't think that was mathematically possible. She probably dropped a fifty dollar bill on the floor. But she loved going to the goddamned casino.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 4:21 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
5 Minute Oil Change is looking for a few good employees...
J/k... the hospital volunteer thing is awesome, my grandmother did it..
J/k... the hospital volunteer thing is awesome, my grandmother did it..
Posted on 2/2/17 at 4:22 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
join one of those clubs where they go on bus tours of cities and states.
Take up fishing
Take up fishing
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