Holiday Gift Giving Suggestions for Seniors
Every year family members are faced with the question of what to get mom or dad or another senior member of their family for the holidays. Seniors are especially difficult to give as they most likely already have everything they need.
Surveys of seniors show many of them prioritize experiences, adventures and meaningful activities over receiving more possessions. Through the years they have had most anything they could possibly need or want and are ready to embrace life with the kinds of things that bring lasting memories and build stronger connections with family and friends.
Gift giving guides for seniors suggest rather than physical things, gift things that don’t add more clutter up their home but rather give them experiences such as tickets to a play or to an orchestra. Check out your community’s entertainment that has a holiday theme and includes a meal out before the event. If you are a daughter or granddaughter, book a trip to the spa for mom and/or grandma and plan on going together for a fun and relaxing day. Tickets to a special museum exhibit are fun for art lovers but check with the museum about availability of a wheelchair or scooter for a senior loved one if needed.
Other ideas could be a subscription for audiobooks, or for meal kits if your parents or grandparents are still cooking for themselves. If they enjoy eating out, gift cards to their favorite restaurants are sure to be appreciated and used.
At MorningStar of Parker, our contemporary senior living community provides luxury independent living and assisted living in a choice of configurations, floorplans and even buildings. Reflections Neighborhood provides comprehensive, compassionate memory care with 43 dedicated suites in a choice of studio or one-bedroom units. Contact us to learn more, and ask us about our current offer for One Month RENT FREE – Assisted Living and Memory Care only.