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15 Uplifting Activities For People With Limited Mobility
15 Uplifting Activities For People With Limited Mobility
People who are confined to bed for long periods of time because of diagnosis or frailty often
experience severe mood swings. They get tired of sitting or lying down, become bored with life and
miss social contact with others.
In nursing homes, these residents sometimes have mild dementia and other times more serious
conditions. They often do not move from their beds unless staff place them on a wheelchair or 'comfy'
chair and take them for a walk.
For these residents, the most important thing you can do is to give them your undivided attention as
frequently as possible. Let them know that they are loved and valued; that they have not been
forgotten. If you don't have the time, find a volunteer to help you.
Here are some one-on-one activities and ideas you can use to make the most of the time you have
with them. Adjust them to suit your residents.
Good Luck!
Remember the best gift you can give a person with limited mobility is the gift of your time; just being
there to hear them or hold their hand.