Exercise and contact: these are two things that are important to keep mentally and physically fit during the corona crisis. Many people currently exercise at home, play games with the family more often and use Skype to communicate with family and friends. For the elderly, these very things are not obvious. Not everyone is digitally proficient and moving around is sometimes difficult. And then the days are pretty long. Practical help is indispensable, but entertainment and attention are also important. What remote games are suitable to play with the elderly? We have listed some ideas and tips.
Tip in advance: for seniors who cannot yet (properly) use a smartphone or tablet, the Elderly Fund has the Helpdesk Welcome Online set up. Here the elderly can call with all digital questions. With a volunteer, a program can be followed to learn all the basic skills that come in handy now, such as video calling and installing apps and games.
What online games are appropriate to do with your grandmother, grandfather, neighbor, neighbor or an elderly person who simply likes to connect? Here are some suggestions.
Want to meet new elders to assist during this time? The platform WeHelp connects neighbors to each other a has many helpful help tips. Via the Silver Line of the Elderly Fund you can get in touch by phone with elderly people who need a chat. Also the Listening Line puts elderly people in contact by phone with volunteers who listen to their concerns, or are simply ready for a chat. You can always suggest a game afterwards, of course. Especially if you do not yet know each other well, playing a game is a suitable icebreaker.
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Some older people are not digitally proficient and no longer have the energy to learn. But a landline phone, almost everyone can handle that. You can also suggest playing a game over the phone. Examples:
Just like our home games overview for kids this article is also intended as an overview to inspire and help each other. Do you have any good additions? Let us know! We can be reached on LinkedIN, BlueSky as well as at info@8d.nl.
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