HOLIDAY 2019 GIFT IDEAS FOR SENIORS

You ask for it every year – here is the new and improved holiday gift list for Seniors by category:

1. Keepsake gifts that celebrate special memories (available at https://www.shutterfly.com/)

1. Custom photo books and albums that let loved ones reminisce at any time
2. Custom photo calendars Seniors can use to keep track of appointments while enjoying family or pet photos
3. Photo blankets to keep them warm and cozy displaying familiar family faces or pets
4. Photo puzzles (large pieces) which never go out of style or get old
5. Digital photo frame with a clock and a calendar function

1. Entertaining and engaging gifts
   1. Coloring books
   2. Large print or audio books
   3. Jumbo playing cards
   4. CD players and a music collection of their favorites, oldies but goodies, etc.
2. Experience gifts for them or gift certificates you can use together
   1. A meal for two at their favorite restaurant
   2. Movie tickets or tickets to a museum
   3. Spa day, or just a mani/pedi for two (and possibly a grand-daughter!)
   4. Lyft or Uber gift cards
3. Anxiety helpers
   1. Weighted blankets, there are ones that attach to wheel chair as well
   2. Heated throw blanket
   3. Fidget toys or activity blankets to keep hands busy
4. Adaptive Clothing
   1. Non-skid slippers
   2. Velcro anything!
   3. Compression socks
5. Home helpers
   1. Motion activated “stick them anywhere” lights
   2. Cup holders for wheelchairs
   3. Walker caddy
   4. Memory foam seat cushions
   5. Electric toothbrush or shavers
   6. No install grab bars
6. Technology
   1. Jitterbug phones with large screens, big buttons, hearing aid compatible and have safety features
   2. Talking watch that tells time for the visually impaired
   3. Page Magnifiers, illuminated magnifiers
   4. Desktop low vision device for reading, writing and hobbies at https://www.enhancedvision.com/
   5. Liftware utensils for those with tremors https://store.liftware.com/
7. MORE GIFT IDEAS HERE: https://www.visitingangels.com/palmbeaches/holiday-gift-ideas-for-savvy-seniors-weekly-message_325

Contact Us: Of course, the best gift is the gift of your time, but when you can’t be there consider companionship or respite care from Visiting Angels. Our caregivers and companions are trained to socially engage and interact with your loved one to keep them from becoming isolated, lonely and depressed.  A trip to the store, walk in the park, a movie, or visit to the beauty parlor or old friend could be just what your loved one needs! We provide help with the daily routine but so much more. Call 561-328-7611 for more information about the full range of services we provide.

Till Next Time!

Irv Seldin, JD, President and Owner, Visiting Angels of the Palm Beaches

*THIS ARTICLE IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.