Do you ever hear someone say they are too old to do something? "That's for children." "You can do that because you are young." Bless their hearts, our motto is you are capable to do anything at any age. If a woman can give birth at the age of sixty, I think age is really nothing but a number.
Of course, we do not recommend that an elderly client go out and swim with sting rays, we try to experience with activities which may bring out the child in us. Duck, duck, goose is not something we try because of the mobility restrictions in our clients. However, singing a classic tune such as the Alphabet Song, finger painting (using non-toxic paint), or playing a game of kickball. When we do hear our clients say things such as that is for kids, we encourage and offer to be partners in an activity to show them it is appropriate for all ages. With movie selections, please do not think animated movies are juvenile. Cartoons are often appropriate because of the decent language and colorful scenes. A movie you have seen ten, twenty years ago can be seen again.
You will always have a client or family member comment negatively on the age appropriateness of a certain event, activity, or show. However, calmly explain to them we can do things to have fun so just enjoy.
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