How to increase the quality of life for house bound aged relative?

Question

What kind of things can we do to increase the happiness and enjoyment of an elderly relative, when they are unwell and unable to leave the house?

Answer 1

by putting them down like the mangy dogs they are.

Answer 2

find out the things they enjoyed when they were younger dont do boring things that you think are age appropriate that just remind them they are old. especially find old movies they loved too. and nothing beats companionship and good ol conversation. most elderly ppl think they are a burden and feel so alone and unwanted so just make them feel loved and dont force it ust do whatever it takes to put a smile on their face

Answer 3

Talk to them about there life and play cards. Listen to some of their favorite music. They were young before,Okay. Look at old pictures, talk about old jobs, what the the old days was like and have fun.

Answer 4

Help them find a really cool unique hobby.

Answer 5

bring in plants and flowers.  put on music they enjoyed from when they were younger.  make sure they get some sunshine every other day and have plenty of stimulating things to read.

it's not nice being cooped up but little things help

Answer 6

Design a media room with great classic movies, music, and games like checkers or cards...something they can do alone or to interact with you and the whole family.