Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 14:43     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
My mother helps new immigrants prepare for their US citizen test. My Dad volunteers at severam food shelters.
Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 13:12     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
Knitting and/or crochet. Can make hats and blankets for the homeless or gifts for family members.
Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 12:56     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
Are they in decent health? I got my FIL into arrowhead hunting and now he walks 20+ miles a week.
Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 11:55     Subject: Re:need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
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
Post 04/10/2026 11:27     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
Anonymous wrote:Most colleges allow senior citizens to audit classes for free.

ohh didn't know this. Will have to research.. for me.
Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 11:27     Subject: Re:need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
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
Post 04/10/2026 10:13     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
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
Post 04/10/2026 10:10     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
Most colleges allow senior citizens to audit classes for free.
Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 09:30     Subject: need to get retired relatived hooked on addictive hobbies so they aren't so bored
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