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Serious question, my dad's mood improved a ton after we got him a dog walker 3 times a week.
He was really isolated in his apartment in Tampa. Now he's chatting with the walker and even goes to the park sometimes. Anyone have tips for other low-cost social activities for seniors?
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owens.blair6mo ago
Always thought that was a luxury service, but hearing this makes total sense. That little bit of regular, friendly contact is huge. Maybe check if the local library has a senior book club or game day, those are usually free.
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quinnm776mo ago
Honestly used to think dog walkers were just for busy yuppies. Hearing how it helped your dad really flips that idea on its head. That regular check-in from a friendly person is probably the real magic. For other ideas, maybe see if his building has a common room for cards or if there's a community center with a cheap coffee hour.
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corah756mo ago
That dog walker idea is so smart, it worked for my mom too.
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ruby6596mo ago
Right? Next we'll be hiring goldfish feeders for lonely people. My uncle's neighbor started paying a kid to "check the mail" which really meant a five minute chat on the porch. At this point, we should just start a service called "Friendly Person Who Shows Up.
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