What a great feeling to find the perfect gift for your older loved ones! However, there are times when the perfect gift idea eludes you. Check out these great suggestions:
Gift Certificates
Craft Store
Fitness Club
Gardener
Groceries
Hair Salon
House Cleaning
Pedicure & Manicure
Restaurant
Clothing
Cardigan sweaters with large buttons
Dresses that open down the front
Pajamas, warm robes and yoke-neck nightgowns
Shawls
Slippers and socks
Sweat suits with zippers
Games
Scrabble
Crossword puzzles
Deck of cards (large print)
Puzzles (large pieces)
Gift Baskets
Hygiene and beauty items: moisturizers, perfumes, compacts, soaps, etc
Potpourri, sachets, etc
Music & Audio
Books on tape
Classical and big band music tapes
Family and friends news update
Music box
Old radio programs on tape
Pictures
Grandma/Grandpa album
Framed family pictures
Subscriptions
National Geographic
Readers Digest (large print)
Special interest magazines
Shopping clubs
Miscellaneous
Computer & software
Flowers & plants
Internet access
Magnifying light
Portable or cell phone
Pull cart for groceries
Safe devices: whistles, etc
Small stuffed animals
Stationary & colorful stamps
Telephone receiver with volume control, large buttons
Transportation tickets
Video games, senior-oriented such as Wii
One of the most treasured gifts to give your loved ones is your time and companionship. Be aware of the health, energy and living arrangements of your loved Senior. In many cases, short (and frequent) visits may be preferred to long visits. If you cannot visit as often as you would like, you can contact churches and other organizations who visit seniors as a service to their community. They are happy to help.