Try: Trace and cut out leaves ask simple trivia questions finish bible quotes paint with string read classic short stories put coins in a jar sew sewing cards put bird feed out for the birds clean out a pumpkin reminisce about a favorite summer roll yarn into a ball make a birthday cake

Materials: Pen or pencil paper leaves tracing paper bible paint set string book of classic short stories or tape cd jar and coins sewing card kit bird seed and feeder pumpkin knife and large spoon yarn cake mix and supplies cake pan cake decorating supplies

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social

Information: n/a

References: eldercare skill builders 1998 available at

Keywords: Activities bored anxious paces pacing isolation depression mood

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed