How to keep my husband occupied in hospital.

My DH kept a diary
Useful to remember what consultants etc said and he got sidetracked onto descriptions of some of other patients
Try the Kindle Fire again
It's brilliant for Audio books , you can use earphones . Would he like 'Just a Minute'?

So true Deedaa, us ladies can talk for England, however I remember checking on a men's bay one evening and being horrified at discovering six empty beds. The cheeky chappies had only set up a card school in the Day room.

So true Deedaa.

What about Sudoku puzzle books?

Chatting doesn't seem to be something male patients do. Last time I was in I noticed that the women all got together and talked for hours while in the men's ward they all seemed to sit in their beds and sulk.

I don't know how these AD people do it or if anyone else has same AD
But above this thread is an advertisement for 'help putting your socks on one handed!'

Might be of help to you Anya
Or maybe not this weather

KatyK thanks for the suggestions,

Great idea judypark. I will suggest it.

Going back to basics, as he is mobile, why doesn't he go for chat with the other patients who are not mobile? We always encouraged this on the wards I worked. Loneliness and boredom are a huge depressant. Just to have a good natter or moan with a fellow patient is a great booster. No techy knowledge required, just general friendliness and nosiness.

I always take a radio wherever I visit. on travels

It was dull in my recent hospital visit, so radio to the rescue.

Sadly reception was poor, and the only decent place was sat by the window.

Son offered all sorts of modern gismos, sadly i thought they might disappear, so said no thanks.

Bought DM instead much to OHs chagrin.

Thanks Anya. Sorry to hear you are not well and hope you will soon be on the mend. The radio is certainly a good idea. I have taken one in today, hope it works out. Best wishes.

Thanks millymouge. I will try your suggstions. Yes it is a worry, never quite know what to expect when I visit, today was a good day thank goodness

Thanks chelsea baby. I've taken a radio in today and think it might be the answer.

Thanks annodomini. Have done just that re friends and will try the games on Amazon Fire.

Thanks, I will certainly try the library.

Thanks Harrigran. I have taken in an ipod which he has used but is getting a bit fed up with the same songs and has rather limited taste - AWKWARD or what!

Thanks Linsco. I think I will try that.

Anya have you tried one of these? Loads of different styles/prices online and they're so squishy they'd be comfortable resting on your knee.

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Visitors...weary finger

I've been incapacitated now for nearly 3 weeks and luckily can still visit GN for short periods, can only read for short periods (can't hold book/Kindle for long) so I sympathise completely with your DH.

My best solution is the radio. So whosoever suggested that is spot on. Also bisitors perk me up too.

Audio books are very good, most library's have quite a good selection for hire. If you use a CD player he could have some music as well if he liked. Could you arrange a rota so that he is taken for a trip in a wheel chair every day. Most hospitals have an area where he could sit and have a drink with you, and the drip can go with you. Just to get out of the ward environment makes a difference and might help him sleep at night. Some people even like to be read to, I have done this for someone. Hope he goes on alright, it must be a worry for you.

A radio with earphones?

Would he find some kind of craft or even colouring a silly idea?

Could you make a rota of friends and family to visit so that he has something to look forward to every day? There are loads of solitaire type card games on the Kindle Fire which may entertain him as they are easy to see and don't require much effort!

I like audio books too, my library has quite a large supply you can use with a CD player. You can download them to an iPad too via the e-library. I use them when I am ironing or having trouble sleeping.