GIFTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Key Associates
By: Jennifer DiLemme
With "Black Friday" upon us, and the search for perfect holiday gifts, here are some ideas for the older adults in your life.
10 Great Gift-giving Ideas for Older Adults:
1. Personal/Medical alert system (such as Lifeline, MedicAlert, or Lifefone). Such systems give both you and your loved one peace of mind.
2. Gift certificates for pedicures. It often becomes difficult for seniors to cut their own toenails and maintain healthy feet. An experienced spa can assist your loved one and also offer a relaxing experience. An added benefit: blood circulation is increased with massage.
3. A cell phone with large and easy to read buttons, such as a Jitterbug cell phone.
4. Gift certificate for snow & ice removal. Contact a neighbor, or local business, that offers such services and make sure your loved one has a safe entrance, free of snow and ice all winter long.
5. As the weather becomes cold and icy, a great gift might be dog walking services, if your senior has a dog.
6. Warm scarves, hats, and gloves are always appreciated.
7. For the senior with arthritis or vision issues, large print keyboards, large button TV remotes, large display clocks, and large button home telephones are great options.
8. Anything made by hand is a thoughtful gift. Specially painted coffee mugs, knitted items, homemade soaps, etc., are all great gifts.
9. Gift certificates to their favorite movie location, coffee shop, or restaurant will surely be enjoyed. Offer to be the chauffer for the occasion.
10. Often in the winter it is more difficult for older adults to get out as much due to the weather. A gift certificate for a "Winter Fun Day at Home with You" will mean the world to your loved one. Take a special lunch, have fun times remembering stories, work a puzzle, play a game, or just sit and relax with each other.
As always, it is the thought that counts when giving the special people in your life a gift. Hopefully our list has gotten the ideas flowing and will help you as you head out on your shopping adventure.
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