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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Seniors
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Barron Law Firm
Posted: 11/4/2009 Views: 549 Impressions: 4537
Categories: Home Life: Health, Social Services: Social Issues, Special Promotion
Posted: 11/4/2009 Views: 549 Impressions: 4537
Categories: Home Life: Health, Social Services: Social Issues, Special Promotion
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by Dianna Niemann-Harris, Health Care Coordinator, The Barron Law Firm
The holiday season can be frustrating when it comes to finding a gift for Aunt Mary, Great Uncle Jim or Nana. This is especially true if they have special needs or disabilities. It gets even more challenging when your recipient is memory challenged.
Here is a shopping list of ideas to help with gift giving for the elderly or infirmed as well as helpful weblinks for easy shopping.
Specially designed bottles and jars - Look for specially designed bottles and jars that require little or no pressure or twisting. There are also gadgets that look like can openers that easily break pressure seals. Lifesolutions.com, seniorsuperstore.com
Large Button Remote Controls, Telephones, Calculators - Look for specially designed telephones for children that have places to put photos next to quick dial numbers. This is especially useful for those with memory problems. www.seniorshops.com, www.elderstore.com, www.independentliving.com, www.lifesolutions.com
"Talking" thermometers and clocks - Most of these work with just the push of a button. There are even talking wristwatches, and electronic reminders to take medications. Also alarm clocks that can vibrate bed or pillow for hearing impaired. www.Seniorshops.com, www.elderstore.com, www.independentliving.com
Voice Activated Light Switch - This is different than "clap on/clap off" because you can plug appliance into it as well. www.buyunique.blogspot.com, www.dynamicliving.com, www.smarthome.com
Games - If they like playing cards get a card shuffler. There are also decks of playing cards with large numbers plus card holders. Jumbo Dominos are also available with big dots. If they like to read get a bookholder which props books up so you don't have to hold them open. This makes reading easy and enjoyable for those with arthritic or crippled hands. Also look for books on tape to buy or rent. www.Independentliving.com, www.amazon.com.
Microphones - Lightweight microphones that can be attached to a necklace amplify the voice of someone who has a problem projecting their voice. They are lightweight and easily put on and taken off. www.elderstore.com, www.independentliving.com
Illuminated Folding Canes - Light-up canes are a great gift for anyone who depends on a cane to get around. These canes can easily be located a nighttime, a very important feature for safety and convenience. Also illuminated strips on a walker helps remind them at night to use the walker when drowsy instead of venturing to the bathroom without needed assistance. www.seniorshops.com, www.seniorsuperstore.com
Bird Feeders - Many stick right on the window. This type of constant companionship if fun and as well as nurturing. Also Wind Chimes and Colorful Crib Mobiles can keep people company too. www.For-the-birds.com, www.thebirdshed.com, www.windchimespavilion.com
Head Mounted Flashlight - For those with a walker, a head mounted flashlight could help them in case of a power outage. www.sore.advancemart.com, www.tesco-shopping.com
Things to make:
Memory Kits - Grandchildren will enjoy putting these together...simply have them gather reminders (photos, trinkets etc...) which relate to special times your children have had with their grandparents. Once these are collected, they can be put in a special gift box that can be taken out and shared throughout the year.
Family Jigsaw Puzzle - If your loved one has the capability of putting one together, you can easily get a jigsaw puzzle made from a family picture at your local photo store. Get the grandchildren to help put it together for a special holiday afternoon. Mgcpuzzles.com, jigsawpuzzle.com
Bulletin Board - Make a bulletin board with all the childrens photos on it, perhaps a report card or special letter.
Your Personal Company - Most of all, give your loved ones the gift of your company. Make a special night to go and see the Christmas lights in the area. Many elderly people feel especially alone during the holidays. Go out of your way to include them in your activities and show them that you love them. It will warm their hearts - and yours.
For more ideas about ways to enhance the lives of older persons, to access health care services, or to protect your loved one's assets for their care needs, call the Barron Law Firm at 903-564-3663 for a free consultation. We help you plan for your care and how to pay for it, now and in the future!
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