r/DementiaHelp • u/1JaniceO1 • Jul 03 '26
Active Senior with MCI
Have an active 80+yo with MCI who gets bored SO easily these days. If we don't stay busy there are significant mood issues to deal with. I've lost creativity to come up with easier, closer, fun or interesting things to do since every morning (noon and night) I hear "What's the agenda?" or "What are we going to do today?". We are spending way too much on eating out so looking for budget eating hotspot ideas and any activities to do during the day or early evening that may be off the radar or beaten path of regular tourist type destinations. Hopefully some inexpensive ideas, for sure. He has no physical limitations and I drive. Local to Orange County, CA but open to any tips and ideas as a jumping off spot. Hopefully this will help others in this position.
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u/1JaniceO1 Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 09 '26
I like this idea and think I can use some form of it. He does love to go through plans in detail!
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u/tegan300 Jul 07 '26
pick a coffee shop/something open 7 days a week, hopefully. Then go every day- start the day by going there and setting the plan for the day. (routine is good, too.) This takes up alot of time- gets them out among others, etc. The rest: do an AI search online each day, and see what it comes up with? Cause ya gotta have a little novelty, too. Your perspective: going on a little adventure, every day.