What can my mom do for fun at age 59? (father, husband, sister)

[Knightly Knight]

Hi OP,

Your mom is young at 59 and sounds like she's doing just fine, I can't say this enough, mention to your mom about doing some volunteer work of any kind, we had a retired couple walk into our firehouse inquiring about volunteer work, cleaning, receiving, having goodies ready after a call or save, I can't tell you how much we enjoy the coffee being on and at the ready when we roll back in, they have fit in very nicely and have been part of our team ever since, they love working bingo two night's a week to boot.

[BigRedBeth]

Meetup! There are so many groups for any and almost all possible interests. 59 is young- there is so much she can do!

[OptimusPrime69]

I think being "embarrassed" to go out with ur mom is ridiculous and to be quite honest....immature of u to even say. Are you 13?

I'm 30 and my Mom is 59 and I have absolutely NO problem going out anywhere with my Mom, be it the grocery store, shopping for clothes, etc. I dont care. I enjoy her company. Maybe she's depressed cuz her son is embarrassed of her? No, but seriously, I think u should be less judgey and more open and relax.... No need to be embarrassed of ur Mom... Enjoy her company, help her out, maybe plan some things for u and ur Mom to do, like visit a botanical garden or something, go out to lunch, go see a movie, Visit an interesting part of town and see a show, take a day trip once a month somewhere cool. My mom is the same age as urs, and I can tell u women that age love going to lunch... Find some spots u and Mom can go to Lunch. Or go visit a mall outside ur area so you're not embarrassed... shop, have lunch, and come home. Just something u do like once a month, u dont need to entertain ur Mom constantly, but include her in things, she's not even old yet really.

[HappyFarm34]

Sounds like my parents, they're major homebodies. OP, I would lay off on your mom's choices in wanting to stay home. Not everyone is a on-the-go type person.

[baileyvpotter]

OP, read this^^^^ again.

[blueherons]

At 59, your mom should be able to do anything a 29 year old can.

It seems like she does exactly what she wants to do.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by stan4

Embarrassed by your mom? What are you, 13?

Maybe she is happy doing what she is doing.

There are lots if sports, clubs, card groups, etc, she could join. Also classes.

Thank you. I was starting to think that I was the only person appalled by that.

You are embarrassed to go to the store with YOUR MOTHER because of YOUR AGE DIFFERENCE? What on earth is wrong with you?

I also suggest Meetup to see if there is something out there that piques her interest.

[Howest2008]

Originally Posted by Almeida93

Hi my mom is retired since she was 55. She was excited to retire but now she just spends the majority of her days at home watching tv. She does cook, clean, pay her bills, go to the doctor for check ups etc. She does go out, but it is usually to the local slot machine casino. She says she does not have enough money to travel, but sometimes she could more than a couple hundred dollars if she stays there all day. I told her to get a boyfriend, but she is comfortable living single, although i know like everybody she longs for companionship. But i know she more than likely is comfortable being single. I am guessing she would be more happy if she did some activities, like hobbies or something. My parents separated about 8 years ago. I go to a commuter college and work part time, i go out with friends and date people. I love her and dont disrepected her but i will admit i do feel embarrassed when she wants me to go shopping with her either to the grocery store or to buy clothes due to the big age gap. I prefer to go buy places lik that by myself. I do go out with her because i kinda feel sorry for her. I tell her to find new friends or for her to do her own thing like travel, visit places, join hobbies, etc but she is naturally reserved. I remember her feeling excited when she was about to retire but now i see her bored and sometimes she is depressed.


I guess she is at that age where she does not feel young enough to be adventurous but not old enough to join hobbies or social groups so she just spends the days watching tv, or playing the game book wherw she finds work.


Cmon i know she wants more in life than this, this cant possibly be it, everybody wants more in life. I know she did not retire to just watch tv. She admitted she feels depresses, i am thinking this is ecause of boredom.



It frustrates me to see her like this. People her age have the right to have fun ,bit they just spend their lives inside rhwir houe all day long. This is the truth. I know many of you are her age and spend your time in the computer. It is just annoyong how all the entertainment is cater to young people



Help me, what can i do. I wanna help her, its juat her and me, she ia a really nice person, very humble and nice, i stongly believe ahe deserves better

I'm 63 years young and half retired , and here's some of what i do volunteer at a local food bank , I put my name in the hat for a animal shelter second hand thrift shop , plan on joining a gym to keep my 3 1/2 pack stomach still attractive for the opposite sex.

Out of country travel isn't too expensive if your mother goes to Canada and Mexico so tell her to stop using that excuse.

I'm still married , but your mother is single tell her not to go out and get a boyfriend , but instead focus on dating...use OLD sites such as Match.Com and mingle with some of those 59 years young good looking men out there waiting for her.

[Larry Caldwell]

Buy her a home slot machine. After playing it for a year she will have plenty of money in it to take a trip to Europe.

[Eeyore1954]

Volunteer or get a part time job if she doesn't want full time are my suggestions.
Also maybe you can't help it but don't be embarrassed to be out shopping with her. Of course I am 60 so I don't think she is old.