The Gift Giving Season Will Soon Be Here
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas will all be here before we know it, which brings up the dilemma of what to get an elderly loved one. While they may not need much, it is still nice to remember them with a special gift to show our love. Giving them something that puts a smile on their face makes the effort of searching for a great gift worthwhile. However, remember if a parent or grandparent is in assisted living or another community where space is at a premium, buying them a big item is typically not a good idea unless they want something like a new chair and will get rid of the old one. For the best ideas, it makes sense to turn to people who help care for those in senior living communities as they see firsthand what gifts are most appreciated. Generally they say well-received gifts are items that are consumed, used up or visually enjoyed like an easy-to-care for plant or fresh flowers. Ideas include putting together a gift box with things like a new throw blanket or bathrobe, n