Games to play while in a hospital

Painting is a great way to express yourself and show how you feel. They can try out oil painting, watercolors, and acrylics. Researchers discovered that creativity leads to reduced depression, stress, and anxiety. Another option is a musical game called name that tune. Whoever has the most points at the end is the winner. It can also be played as one-player game where you quiz them to see how well they know music and give them a prize at the end.

Exercise is still a great option for those with limited mobility. They can try chair yoga or different seated exercises.

Chair yoga is another great option since it can be relaxing and fun. Even seated, chair yoga is a great way to stretch muscles and get moving. This is one of the older board games that many have played at least once. Many seniors become nostalgic playing this game and reminisce about the old times. Chess is another classic game that has been around for a long time. This will get them to practice their thinking and logical skills.

This will train them to increase their memory and notice patterns in the cards. Some video games can be easily played from the comfort of a bed or chair. There are many games to choose from, and a popular one among seniors is bowling. They can watch the Travel Channel or Food Network to learn about different destinations and cooking. The idea is to watch limited TV and not have them be glued to it all day.

Get to know your nurses and doctors. Ask them a different question every time you see them. Find out their favorite food. Vacation spot. Childhood hero? Decorate the face masks in the room. Put lips, crazy noses and other things on them with marker or lipstick. Or make congratulations cards for people in the maternity ward. Scavenger hunt! Some starter ideas: A ceramic mug with coffee, used flowers, a doctor in tennis shoes, nurse on the job less than one year or more than 20 , someone who will come sing happy birthday to the patient… Bring in funny wigs, hats, or fake mustaches for the patient or visitors to wear.

Make up silly stories about people who walk by the room. It's like milk and cookies for your inbox! Comments All good ideas, except speaking in different accents. Perhaps, Sarah. But I suspect it will only truly annoy the Adultitis-ridden ones ;.

Yes, Adultitis is particularly bent out of shape when the humor is coming from both directions! Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys, Mary! I hope the fun aids in the healing process :. Footer be an insider Stress less.

Have more fun. Keep Adultitis at bay and add a little happy to your inbox. Here are three of my favorite time wasters that will keep you on your toes and give you beautiful worlds to explore:. Each of these games will smash boredom.

They offer small experiences with an easy start, quick learning curve, and are designed to be repeated many times — ideal to start and stop and pick up and put down as you need it! Technology entrepreneur and game producer. Rosy concentrates on working in social and environmental change and philanthropic projects. She regularly blogs and writes screenplays.

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