I don't know why my physio didn't suggest it to me earlier but I have stumbled upon jigsaw puzzles for therapy. The repetitive movements of sorting pieces has done my lymphedema arm the world of good. Sitting around with not a lot of energy is boring and I put on movies to watch but I still like to be doing something to keep my mind and body active. Some knit or crochet, I do puzzles. :)

I have a jigsaw program for my laptop and do jigsaws every day of my life. The best thing about this program is that there are some jigsaws that are free, you don't need space on a table to complete them and t it also allows you to make jigsaws out of any photos you have in your computer. If anyone is interested it's available at http://www.jigsawsgalore.com

Good idea Brenda! When I was having radiation last year they had a big puzzle in the waiting rooms for people who had to sit around for a while.

Glad to see there are other puzzle junkies out there. I find myself getting to the Lifehouse early for treatments so I can spend bit of time on the puzzle that’s normally sitting in the day therapy area. It’s such a good idea and takes your mind off things while waiting for treatment

Hi @Nuala I head off early to the clinic so I can do the puzzles too. It frustrates me that one I am doing isn’t finished yet. I think I will go in one day specially just to complete it. I think I may be worse than a junkie but who cares.

In my adult years, my Mum often had a card table with a jigsaw on the go. It's something we have done with the kids for years - they often got a jigsaw for Christmas or birthday presents gradually getting more difficult and more pieces. Sadly, mostly sent to childish things, now. Always good to get quality jigsaws.

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Brenda5
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9 years ago
I do like the 500 piece ones as they are of a size that can fit on the table and I can still reach my laptop to have a break. I did a 1000 piece one which wasn't too bad but took longer to do and I did a 1500 piece which was rather a nightmare of sorting pieces over and over to find the right ones for the right spot. I have just started a 500 piece round one which is rather interesting but a beggar to fit the pieces as its not a standard cut.
Melhay
Member
9 years ago
That's a great idea Brenda! What's the biggest one (no of pieces) you've tackled so far?
Mira
Member
9 years ago
Good idea Brenda! When I was having radiation last year they had a big puzzle in the waiting rooms for people who had to sit around for a while.
Ann-Marie
Member
9 years ago
@Brenda5 this is wonderful.

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