Best Gift Ideas for Seniors
This year, Covid-19 will influence how we spend the holidays, and for many of us, that means no typical family celebrations. Unfortunately, the gift of time is always the most cherished gift for an aging loved one, and it could be months before you can comfortably be back in the same room as them. So if you can’t physically spend time with them, adding a special touch to their gift is a way to let them know how much you care for them. Here are five perfect gift ideas to show how much you care for them.
Family Photo Calendar
Everyone needs a calendar, and out of all the themes to pick from, there’s only one that can’t be bought: your loved ones’ memories. It’s fast and easy to bring together some digital images to make a custom calendar online, and no grandparent has too many photos of their grandchildren. Be sure to dig out the old memories too, like print snapshots that have been in a shoebox for a couple of decades. It takes more time and work to get through them and scan what you picked. But you’re going to get a present that’s extra special—and it will keep on giving every time another month goes by.
Monthly Flower Subscription
Who doesn’t like flowers? For many a fresh bouquet every month the gift that keeps giving! Subscribing to a program that offers something new and a little different every month is one way to surprise your senior loved one and put a smile on their face. If flowers are not the best choice, there are several options, such as food, wine, drinks, or some kind of pampering service like a manicure, facial, or massage.
Magazine Subscription
There is something for everybody, whether it’s sports, history, news, puzzles, crafts, religion, technology, nature, architecture, literary magazines, or poetry. And that is just a condensed list! There are magazines and publications for all areas of interest. Google and research to see what’s available for your senior loved ones interests There’s probably a handful of titles they’ve never heard of, but would enjoy reading. This is another gift that keeps on giving all year long. If your loved one is tech-savvy, a digital subscription along with the new iPad or tablet will be perfect!
Grocery Delivery
Who doesn’t need food and groceries? Give a gift grocery delivery. Let your senior loved one avoid having to go to the grocery store and sign up for the weekly or biweekly distribution of the essentials from their local market. This is a wide variety of grocers that have delivery services ranging from budget-friendly to organic to larger corporate services.
Fitness Mirror
A personalized video/mirror that displays fitness workout instructions from a wide range of coaches and exercise studios. Since seniors’ fitness should be prioritized, this gift helps your loved one to concentrate on improving their physical health in a fun way! It helps one to see and understand the fitness routine from the convenience of one’s own home. The advantage is that when watching the fitness footage, your loved one will see them doing the exercise at the same time. It’s a wonderful option for those that want to stay active, but due to COVID do not want to go to a public gym or class.
Gift of Homecare for Seniors
We hope we’ve inspired you with a few ideas for the senior in your life. If you’re looking for another idea, consider the gift of senior home care services, provided by Thrive USA Home Care. We are a leading provider of in-home senior care services, offering exceptional assistance for seniors throughout Maryland. Our compassionate caregivers assist seniors with a variety of everyday activities, including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Our caregivers also provide companionship to the lonely senior, giving them something to look forward to when their family is away. To learn more about our senior home care services, please contact us today by calling (301) 882-4717.