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You have nothing on your profile about Mom. How old is she? Does she suffer from Dementia/ALZ?
With what you posted, not too much. You could get her audio books and use ear phones so she can hear them. And I say ear phones because some don't like ear buds and the phones will drown out background noise. You can also play music for her this way. A nice drive. Problem is, if she didn't do it before its going to be hard to teach her now. My Mom was an avid reader. Dementia ruined that. She never put together puzzles or played cards. Didn't like games so where are you.
In the NH they did keep a blind woman busy by folding towels. When she was done, the aide would mess them up and give them back. The woman thought it was a new batch of towels.
Although everyone fears blindness, I've been told that hearing is more important for quality of life, because of communication. As JoAnn says, try to get the best hearing aids and audio arrangements that you can. Most libraries have a range of audio books, and can get them in from other libraries as well. It's worth a try.
I suggest getting one of the hearing amplifiers like this one where the "box" and larger switches are easier for elders to use. https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Sound-Amplifier-Enhancer-Assistance/dp/B077ZFGLPH/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1546008637&sr=8-15&keywords=hearing+amplifier
Libraries now support checking out digital downloads of music, movies, and audio books from your computer or an app on your phone. Music from the elder's youth is often very enjoyable. My mother stills enjoys both listening to and singing hymns; we spend many enjoyable evenings singing for a hour or two. Mom likes listening to me play the piano too so I have made a few recordings. While professional grade recordings are better quality, my mother still prefers hearing the efforts of the daughter she took to so many music lessons over just about anything else.
Mom absolutely loves it when I apply lotion and cremes, trim and file her nails, brush her hair, etc. I think this is part physical contact and part just still something we do together. My mother is also independent so while I can assist with her bath, she still does as much as she can herself.
Soft sheets and comfortable clothes; everything frequently laundered so they smell fresh. Mom seems to enjoy food more now than ever - not only family favorites but also poptarts and some of the new Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
With what you posted, not too much. You could get her audio books and use ear phones so she can hear them. And I say ear phones because some don't like ear buds and the phones will drown out background noise. You can also play music for her this way. A nice drive. Problem is, if she didn't do it before its going to be hard to teach her now. My Mom was an avid reader. Dementia ruined that. She never put together puzzles or played cards. Didn't like games so where are you.
In the NH they did keep a blind woman busy by folding towels. When she was done, the aide would mess them up and give them back. The woman thought it was a new batch of towels.
Libraries now support checking out digital downloads of music, movies, and audio books from your computer or an app on your phone. Music from the elder's youth is often very enjoyable. My mother stills enjoys both listening to and singing hymns; we spend many enjoyable evenings singing for a hour or two. Mom likes listening to me play the piano too so I have made a few recordings. While professional grade recordings are better quality, my mother still prefers hearing the efforts of the daughter she took to so many music lessons over just about anything else.
Mom absolutely loves it when I apply lotion and cremes, trim and file her nails, brush her hair, etc. I think this is part physical contact and part just still something we do together. My mother is also independent so while I can assist with her bath, she still does as much as she can herself.
Soft sheets and comfortable clothes; everything frequently laundered so they smell fresh. Mom seems to enjoy food more now than ever - not only family favorites but also poptarts and some of the new Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers.