need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Duolingo
NYT games
books
cooking

is there anything they can help you do (that would be actually helpful? -
phone calls/making appts/ordering something,
researching something for you
picking up orders if they drive

something they can do for grandkids (if there are any) - packing lunches, picking out library books

I retired recently in my late 50s, and the list above keeps me pretty well entertained, along with Pilates, weight training, seeing friends and moving up levels of sudoku here: https://sudoku.coach/en/home

[Anonymous]

Most colleges allow senior citizens to audit classes for free.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I need to get elderly relatives hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored and calling me all the time when I'm at work.

Suggestions?

I assume the obvious (Candy Crush) would have already worked if it was going to work. Need more strategy and subtlety

Fox News?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be careful, it’s very easy for one to get drawn in and addicted to gambling or betting sites.
Also easy to get scammed online.
Opt for a hobby that’s not on a device.
Weaving? Crochet? Knit? Paint by number?

I don't get this activity.. it seems mindless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most colleges allow senior citizens to audit classes for free.

ohh didn't know this. Will have to research.. for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Be careful, it’s very easy for one to get drawn in and addicted to gambling or betting sites.
Also easy to get scammed online.
Opt for a hobby that’s not on a device.
Weaving? Crochet? Knit? Paint by number?

I don't get this activity.. it seems mindless.

mindfulness

[Anonymous]

Are they in decent health? I got my FIL into arrowhead hunting and now he walks 20+ miles a week.

[Anonymous]

Knitting and/or crochet. Can make hats and blankets for the homeless or gifts for family members.

[Anonymous]

My mother helps new immigrants prepare for their US citizen test. My Dad volunteers at severam food shelters.