Shopping for the seniors in our lives doesn’t have to be hard, it just takes a bit of creativity. Before you shop, there are a few important things to keep in mind: your loved one’s interests/hobbies, their capabilities (special needs or limited abilities), and your own budget. And gift giving doesn’t have to cost a lot, often gifts of our time and companionship mean the most.
Here are some gift-giving suggestions to get you started:
• Coupon book for fun activities or help with things around the house (for example, tickets to play or sports event; certificate for grooming services for their pet; organize their photos with them or make a memory book)
• Gift certificate (beauty salon, restaurant, movies, grocery store) or prepaid phone card
• Arrange for household help: cleaning, caregiving, decorating, lawn care
• Gift baskets: books, fruits, gardening supplies, stationery, games/puzzles/crosswords
• Homemade gifts & crafts are good personalized gifts: photo gifts (photo tote, digital pic frame), scrapbooks, silk flower arrangements
• Offer them transportation: either you driving them or a taxi service
• Medical related items: a pillbox/organizer, medical emergency notification system
• Large-print books or large-faced playing cards with card-holder
• Home gadgets/electronics
1. Large faced clocks
2. Flashing light doorbell
3. Big numbered phone or cell phone; sound-amplifying phone
4. Tv remote control with large numbers
5. Talking bathroom scale or talking alarm clock
6. Electronic talking calculator
7. Lighted magnifier/flashlight
• Make or purchase a shawl or throw for warmth
• Keep them warm: A space heater or a donation to the gas or electric bill
• A box of special food goodies that meets their dietary restrictions
• A special class for seniors (ask local Office of the Aging) ex. Genealogy, exercise
• Books on CD; an IPod; dvd collection of old tv shows they used to watch
• Massaging back pillow or neck roll, or a gel seat cushion
• A new robe, or sweatpants & shirt…easy to put on with no fastenings; warm & comfortable
• Hygiene items such as soaps, shampoos, lotions, lip balm
• Lap desk
Whatever you choose, be sure to make it a point to spend time with your senior and enjoy their company. Senior Helpers provides in-home care for seniors and can help take care of your loved one. Find out more at http://www.seniorhelpers.com/. Let’s make this a holiday season to remember!
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