Five Activities You Can Do with Your Loved One at Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
After a loved one moves into a senior living community like Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, you may be wondering what to do when you come visit them.
The best thing you can do for your parent or person close to you after they make the move is commit to regular visits. It will help build a routine for the new resident, and it will acquaint you with his or her new home.
Make that time even more special by having something enjoyable to do during your visit. Here are five ideas.
- Play Card or Board Games
Chances are you and your loved one will have a favorite game that you have played over the years. Bring it with you during your visit. You can play in our relaxing activity areas, our screened porch, or the resident’s room.
2. Start a Book Club
If you both share a passion for reading, starting a mini book club is a great option. Pick a book to read and discuss at your next visit. If there are fellow bookworms, bring another couple of residents in on the fun.
3. Crafting or Scrapbooking
The options are nearly limitless when it comes to craft ideas that seniors can do. Pinterest is a fine place to start if you’re looking for inspiration. Making a craft can help celebrate a season, and scrapbooking is a great way to reminisce, enjoy old photos, and talk about memories of people and places.
4. Enjoy a Movie or TV Shows
If you are movie buffs, you can enjoy a new (or new to you) movie during your visits. With the advent of Netflix and other streaming services, you can also look back and pick a classic movie or binge watch some episodes of a television series that you previously enjoyed or that looks interesting to the both of you.
4. Bring Others with You — Via Video Chat
Just about everyone has a way to connect visually with family and friends who live far away through video calling apps on smartphones. Surprise your loved one with a video call to grandchildren or other relatives who might live too far away to make regular visits.
To learn more about Granville Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and all of the services they offer, visit https://centershealthcare.com/granville_center.
