Seeking Activites for Brain Surgery Recovery

How about solitaire (computerized or the old fashioned way) or Sudoku puzzles? Maybe taking everyone to a park and he could do the puzzles or cards while your kids play.??? Good luck.

Hi K.,

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My suggestions on activities that will help stimulate his brain include: jigsaw puzzles, chess, cards, Wii or other video games online. Also, you may want to check your local library for books on tape. What does he enjoy? Maybe he can learn a new language, or simply play flashcards with the kiddos. Anything creative like painting, or other crafts would be fun for him to do with the kids, as well.

Good luck and God Bless:)
N.

I don't know how much of an issue money is but a Wii game system would be great all around. It would stimulate his mind and body-he could only do as much physical activity as he felt comfortable with and he would probably really enjoy it. They even have fishing, disk shooting, pool etc. there are all kinds of neat games. If money is an issue perhaps see about enrolling him in some type of day class maybe...HTH

Hi K.,

How about books on tape, from the library? You might also ask the hospital therapists to recommend some activities and resources.

Your father is very fortunate to have such an attentive daughter.

All the best,
S.
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Is there anything he could do to make your life easier and make him feel useful at the same time? Folding towels, writing out checks for your monthly bills, making a few phone calls to schedule appointments for you, write a thank you note, read your children a few books-lots of children's books have large print, repair some small items like children's toys(my kids always have a few things in need of glueing back together, playing games with your kids-Candy Land is easy to master for children and there is nothing to read. Hope this helps! I hope he has a speedy recovery and I'm sure he knows how blessed he is to have you!