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Activities to do with your loved one: Share your tips

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@scottrl

Wow, you are really going the extra mile to make him at home! Good for you!

I know there are some senior centers that have social activities, like a lunch or something. He'd hardly be the only person there with hearing trouble. In fact, he'd find a sympathetic group, I think.

My experience is that there are plenty of people (women especially) who'd love to talk. They won't drag him off to the altar; they just enjoy having male company. (At one place, my wife had to leave me on my own for a few minutes and I got swarmed. It was flattering; I'm in my 60's and disabled -- not exactly a "chick magnet".)

A senior center near me hosts occasional day trips -- to a museum or event, sometimes even a casino. Very reasonably priced.

Good luck! I hope he makes some new friends.

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@scottrl ,

Thank you! I looked online, and A Senior Center I recently took him to visit has added days where they offer a lunch hour! He liked the facility/people, just was hesitant to try activities. Maybe just going for lunch and meeting people to chat with and hopefully develop friendships with will be just the ticket! Thank you!!!