Gift Ideas for Seniors
Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa – these are special people in your life. Show them how much you appreciate them with memorable gifts, ones tailored just for them. Whether they like practical items or enjoy some pampering, there are plenty of ideas for the perfectly thoughtful present.
- Personalized gift baskets: Does your favorite senior love fancy cookies, enjoy long bubble baths or have a special hobby? Consider putting together a gift basket filled with handpicked items- cookies, dried fruit and aromatic teas for the foodie, bath salts and loofahs for a special spa basket. And if your relative loves needlework or crafts, a hamper filled with supplies for several projects might be just the thing.
- Reading and memory gifts: Memory books, ones with questions that seniors can answer about their lives, are a wonderful gift. Not only do they stimulate seniors to celebrate their accomplishments, they are a great way for families to hear more about their relatives’ lives. For the reader in your family, novels, non-fiction or puzzle books are welcome and can be tailored to particular interests. A membership in a monthly book club can also bring books on a regular basis.
- Safety gifts: Growing older sometimes leaves seniors feeling a loss of independence. Feeling safe with mobility and balance boosts autonomy. In the bathroom, a tub safety bar that screws securely over the side of the tub allows for easier tub access. A non-slip bathmat gives good traction underfoot. And a 31-day MedCenter brand pill organizer, complete with built-in clock and interactive talking reminders, helps your relative maintain self-sufficiency.
- “Time with You” certificates: Make a book of certificates for services you’ll perform on demand. Whether it’s taking your loved one out to lunch or to a concert, for a drive to see autumn leaves, for an afternoon of card games at home or for a trip to purchase something special – the time you spend together is perfect.
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