Hi Rowena, it's often the everyday things that can be the most beneficial, things that make someone feel useful, it's so hard to feel all our roles are no longer valid. How about taking in some clothes or towels, something you can say you need help folding? And after a little break doing something different you can come right back to it again because she will possibly not recall having done it already.
I also used to play dominoes with Dad, he was almost blind and was unable to follow any of the game really but the thing is, it was actually the simpler aspects of the game that were the real activity. I would start by getting him to turn them all face down, then shuffle them around, count out the 7 for each of us, then stand them up. Even though we hadn't played yet, these actions were occupying and challenging him on a level he could cope with. I had to help him with choosing what one to play and if 2 or more were possible I just pulled them out and asked him to choose the one he wanted, then I guided him to place it correctly. Since I actually played both sides I made sure he won, and he loved it. At the end I would guide him to pack them back into the tin. As an old primary school teacher I'm aware that the process is in itself an experience for learning, and the game was in fact secondary. After 4 games his brain was tired out, it would take an hour to get through, and we would then just listen to music together to relax again. These were such precious times.
Have fun.
Stephanie, xxx