Hobbies for my father while he is quarantined?

thood6 · Jun 10, 2013

So my father is ill and is undergoing a bone marrow transplant soon. He will have to remain quarantined 1500 miles from home for several weeks up to a few months. There's only so many books you can read. Anybody have ideas on things to do? I think it will help him to have things to keep his mind on.

jacobg83 · Jun 10, 2013

Learn acoustic guitar maybe? Idk

nutty_gnome · Jun 10, 2013

50 shades of grey.

markus2982 · Jun 11, 2013

Anything to keep busy. I know that not a lot of help but anything that interests him is fair game. I'm a physical therapist in a hospital in St Louis Mo that does a lot of BMTs. Walking/mobility is good and anything to keep the mind working. Sudoku, crosswords, word searches. I am also a guitar player so I am partial to that as well.

TomSD · Jun 11, 2013

Yeah I would think an instrument of some kind or puzzles/games for the mind.

slimseven · Jun 11, 2013

Me concur. It is very healthy to just be on your feet, and puzzles or puzzle books stimulate the mind. If he has good mobility at some point, maybe a dart board?

DirtyOldDuck · Jun 11, 2013

thood6 said:
There's only so many books you can read.

While I would disagree with this statement, how about a laptop and a research project, maybe work on doing a family tree or something.

Goofynewfie · Jun 11, 2013

Would he try a psp or nintendo ds? You can do more than just play games on them

weirdboy · Jun 11, 2013

Build the Taj Mahal out of popsicle sticks.

gratus fermentatio · Jun 11, 2013

How about a complete supply of painting tools, paint & accessories and a Bob Ross learn to paint dvd course?
How about a laptop with a webcam so he can stay in touch with those he loves?
A collection of computer games he can play by himself or with others online?
a Netflix acct so he can watch via laptop.
Good luck to your dad.
Regards, GF.

Andrikos · Jun 11, 2013

Stamp / Coin collection.

oakbarn · Jun 11, 2013

http://www.livemocha.com/

Need the internet and a computer with speakers and microphone.

Learn a language or help someone learn English. Suggest course:German. Then You and him can visit Gast Houses in Barvaria and sample some "Brau"! :mug:

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