Can anyone recommend activities for a middle-aged woman who just lost her sense

Question:

Can anyone recommend activities for a middle-aged woman who just lost her sense of sight, taste, and smell?

My mother recently had a tumor removed, but in order to have the whole thing removed successfully she had to sacrifice those three senses. It has been very traumatic for her, and it is difficult for us to find activities for her to do without making her frustrated without these senses. She has listened to countless audio books already, and we're looking for something new for her to do.

Any suggestions would be great!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Im not sure if she would qualify, but look into finding a therapy animal (or a pet that would fit her personality/interests) to keep her company. A while back my mom was in a car accident and suffered from loss of memory, taste, and smell for almost a year. My dad had to return to work and while my brother and I were in school most the day she took great comfort in the shepherd and pair of budgies we had. They were low maintenance but gave her a sense of purpose while she figured out how to reorganize her life.
With what you have described, touch seems like a very powerful area remaining for your mother and a patient animal could be just the trick for easing into her new lifestyle.