The Bedbound Activities Masterlist
Living with chronic illnesses like ME/CFS, Long Covid, POTS, EDS or fibromyalgia is hard. Gold standard health recommendations like sunshine and exercise simply don’t apply to us. And most of the articles out there suggesting activities for bedbound people assume a higher level of functionality than we generally have. With that in mind, here is a masterlist of activities pitched at a level people with severe chronic illness can manage. Every activity on Part 1 of this list can be carried out while lying in bed motionless with your eyes closed, no audio required. Part 2 will consist of sensory activities, while Part 3 focuses on things you can do to pass the time on your device.
Glimmering Bridges
The mission of our group is to provide weekly phone calls and check-ins to people within the United States. Everyone is welcome: elderly isolated at home, a patient in the hospital with limited visitors, a caregiver, or just want someone new to chat with. We hope to lessen isolation and provide people with information about local resources. Contact Us: glimmeringbridges@gmail.com 813-846-8677 website link
Glimmering Bridges Call Contact program provides phone calls, cards, or video message within the U.S. Everyone is welcome: anyone can join.
sing-a-long
A Powerless Body, Powerful Prayers
Wilma’s arthritis was especially bad one morning as she limped across the living room floor to the hospital bed where her paralyzed sister, Adah, lay. For two years, Wilma had...
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Gameing suggestions for the bedridden
50 fun things to do when bed bound
It's a project that allows you to send postcards and receive postcards back from random people around the world
1You send a surprise to a randomly selected member. You get an ID that you will write on the envelope.
2After your surprise arrives at the destination, your partner will register the exchange ID.
3Now, you will receive a surprise from a randomly selected member.
Teddy Bears
"About 35 percent of British adults sleep with teddy bears, according to a Travelodge survey.
Respondents said they snuggled with the toys for comfort and a better night’s sleep, and one expert said the reasoning makes perfect sense.
“Cuddling a teddy bear is an important part of our national psyche as it evokes a sense of peace, security and comfort,” Psychologist Corrine Sweet said in a Travelodge press release obtained by Yahoo! Finance". link
list of activities when visiting a nursing home
Activities for bed bound dementia patient
How To Fight When You Can’t Leave Your Bed
Beyond the Boundaries: Finding Freedom & Fulfilment Within Four Walls: Self-Care Edition
sorting buttons for dementia
(not yet processes below this point)
Play Activities for Children on Bed Rest
https://cornerstoneconfessions.com/100-things-bed-rest/
wander with friends
virtual tours
Rubiks cube
puzzle books
learn a language
Virtual senior centers link
seduko
Crochet!
croswords
jigsaw puzzles online
Model building
crafting miniatures
https://www.miniplay.com/game/blockudoku
journal prompts on pinterest!
Games for bed-bound person?
wacom pen tablet plugin for it, and do digital drawing.
pet therapy
cross stitching
Adult coloring books
I knit or do embroidery
24 questions. He just has to, either nod or shake his head
When conversation becomes slow, whip out your trustee conversation cubes! These can be homemade. You can make as many as you want. Place random conversation topics on each side, and toss them around to see what your topic for the day is.
from:19 Fun activities and ideas for talking over the phone!
Connecting with Neighbors
Offers Help Map. The Help Map allows those in need to easily identify which neighbors have raised a hand to assist with an errand — or just give a call to check in.
Also Nextdoor Groups. Some of you may have used an early version of this tool to organize around shared interests like hiking or reading. We have officially launched Nextdoor Groups so neighbors can organize for those who may need assistance during this challenging time. In my neighborhood, we pulled together a group in the hopes of directing some kindness into our community as we feel the impact of social distancing
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