We’re so lucky to have folks like you and Ted Fischer (both Varsity in the play department!) both underlining the importance of play and giving us pathways to play across generations. THANK YOU, Edie!
More play!!! About activities to do with loved ones, some that my mom has seemed to like are:
- We got her a community garden plot. It’s small. But we or her caregivers take her there to work in the garden.
- Sitting together and listening to music (oldies).
- Arranging flowers in a vase.
- I suggested that my brother should bring an old photo album next time and look through it with her (this is prob an obvious one).
- I have her a manicure last time I went to visit here, surprisingly, she sat still for most of it and she remembered that I did it — so I think she enjoyed it.
Thank you for these Alexis! I’ve been surfing some articles and vids on this too. The garden is great and I wish we had that option w my mom. Seems like that (and an exercise option) should be standard! But… nothing is standard as you know. I also love it when facilities enlist the residents to help with serving, setting tables and other tasks.
Amen Edie! We need more play and joy in this world, especially as we age! Why is it only "appropriate" for kids to play all the time? Much like your dad Buck, my grandfather was my roll model for the playful lifestyle. He played golf til he was 95 and loved the fun of the competition, he spent hours playing games with his kids and grand kids, tennis and pickup soccer well into his 70's, board games, card games etc til his death at 96. I feel like the joy of the games kept him sharp. Cheers to the playful!
We’re so lucky to have folks like you and Ted Fischer (both Varsity in the play department!) both underlining the importance of play and giving us pathways to play across generations. THANK YOU, Edie!
Just trying to keep up with the master o play!😉
More play!!! About activities to do with loved ones, some that my mom has seemed to like are:
- We got her a community garden plot. It’s small. But we or her caregivers take her there to work in the garden.
- Sitting together and listening to music (oldies).
- Arranging flowers in a vase.
- I suggested that my brother should bring an old photo album next time and look through it with her (this is prob an obvious one).
- I have her a manicure last time I went to visit here, surprisingly, she sat still for most of it and she remembered that I did it — so I think she enjoyed it.
Thank you for these Alexis! I’ve been surfing some articles and vids on this too. The garden is great and I wish we had that option w my mom. Seems like that (and an exercise option) should be standard! But… nothing is standard as you know. I also love it when facilities enlist the residents to help with serving, setting tables and other tasks.
Amen Edie! We need more play and joy in this world, especially as we age! Why is it only "appropriate" for kids to play all the time? Much like your dad Buck, my grandfather was my roll model for the playful lifestyle. He played golf til he was 95 and loved the fun of the competition, he spent hours playing games with his kids and grand kids, tennis and pickup soccer well into his 70's, board games, card games etc til his death at 96. I feel like the joy of the games kept him sharp. Cheers to the playful!
I love this! Thanks for reading and for sharing the stories of your grandfather. He sounds like an amazing guy who clearly passed along his fun gene!