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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He sounds depressed.  I think a lot of elderly people want to useful, [b]not just be babysat at elder care centers.[/b]  Is there anything he could do that would be useful to you?  Like making a snack for your kids when they come home or prepping dinner?  Organizing family photos?  Or raking leaves, sweeping the porch, anything you can think of?[/quote]

You don't understand elder care centers. It was a beast getting my parent to agree to try one, but it is a lifesaver. They are not babysat. They socialize and make friends and you have the peace of mind of knowing there are trained professionals who can deal with falls and other medical issues. My parent who adamantly refused eldercare, loved it. It helped to say "this is where you need to be to be safe while I got to work/doctor's appointments, etc. You just have them try it one day for an hour or 2 and build from there. They have fun activities and other things. A good senior care place will boost the spirits.[/quote]

Just as much as one person will love it, the next person will hate it. Not one size fits all. Many older people
are allergic to strangers and new situations of that sort and no amount of convincing will do. Matter of
personality. I know many examples for each side and I would not press the issue to the point of
making an elder person upset. It is kind of abusive and harassment if you ask me. No means no[/quote]

No professional will tell you it is good for an old person to sit and let their mind rot while sleeping and watching TV all day. They need new experiences. In some ways it is one size fits all in that they ALL need stimulation. Evert elderly person I know who has benefitted refused to go over and over. Dementia makes the brain different. Over half of toddlers flip out going to preschool at some point, but most of them benefit from what it does for their brains and well being.[/quote]

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