Activities for an 81 year old?!


Question: My grandpa is 81 years old and he primarily watches TV every day. He likes to play cards and do puzzels, but not all the time. I was wondering if anyone knew any activities or games he could do that would challenge his mind and keep him healthy?
Thanks so much!


Answers: My grandpa is 81 years old and he primarily watches TV every day. He likes to play cards and do puzzels, but not all the time. I was wondering if anyone knew any activities or games he could do that would challenge his mind and keep him healthy?
Thanks so much!

cross word puzzles, math worksheets or flashcards ( just easy stuff, even some basic addition and multiplication), listen to music, go for short walks if he can, and have conversations. I'm sure if he's 81 he's been doing something right. keep him eating healthy.

He could walk a dog everyday

i work with older people everyday and they love to do crafts and crossword puzz. or word searches..and they really like to talk about the "old" days that will really challenge is mind to keep him thinking.

Sudoku would be nice.

Or bowling if he's active.

How about a Wii? It's being used as a tool in rehab. centers. So it should be safe

many community centers in many different cities offer a senior program. my grandpa used to go everynight to it, and he loved it! its just a room full of tables and chairs, and all the old folks come together and do whatever they want! my grandfather, being italian, would always challenge his friends to a card game of scopa, or share stories of his hometown in italy with his friends. your grandpa should get into something like that!





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