Finding the right gift for an older adult who lives in a senior living community can be challenging. Here are some gift ideas to help you this holiday season.
Older Americans are typically at a stage in life where they aren’t too keen on accumulating more “stuff.” Many older adults are downsizing and scaling back. If your loved one lives in a senior living community, space may also be limited.
So, what can families do when the holidays roll around and it’s gift-giving season?
What you need are a few good gift ideas for creating that special gift for your loved one. And we have some you might find interesting.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Consider these gift ideas for a senior loved one this holiday season:
- A Bit of Nostalgia: Top Music Picks for Your Loved One
Everyone loves music from when they were younger. So why not assemble a list of their favorites and create a personalized playlist or song collection for your loved one? Find out what was popular when they were in high school or ask relatives of the same age if they have any ideas.
Music can be therapeutic, after all, which is another reason it makes a great gift.
- Something Practical: Gift Cards
Gift cards come in endless varieties these days, covering almost every hobby or need. A fun idea might be to purchase a wallet or purse and fill it with gift cards.
Think about what the senior’s favorite indulgences are. Do they love books? Shoe shopping? Lunch at a local restaurant? Manicures? Buy gift cards that match their interests.
- Something Heartwarming: Family Keepsakes
Family memories become even more precious with time, which is why it’s important to preserve them however you can. Creating a special photo album or family calendar for your senior loved one can be a treasured holiday gift. Websites like Shutterfly offer endless options for you to customize photo products.
The great thing is that this is a gift that keeps on giving. It also provides the gift of spending time together as you reminisce and share a few laughs.
For families whose senior loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia, photo albums can help reconnect them with positive feelings and memories.
- Something to Look Forward to: a Special Calendar
If you live near your senior loved one, you can give them a year’s worth of planned get-togethers as a gift. Buy a pretty calendar and schedule monthly or weekly activities you can do together. Feel free to get as creative as you like, with ice cream dates, morning tea on Thursdays, yoga, or a home-cooked meal every Sunday.
The Team at Legacy Senior Living
As the holidays approach, the team at Legacy Senior Living is here for you in every way. Whether it’s providing you with holiday gift ideas or answering your senior living questions, we are happy to help. Call us to schedule a tour of a community near you!