If you’re a little low on cash or
strapped for credit this holiday season, here’s a bit of good news. What the senior on your shopping list may
want the most won’t cost a dime. When
given the choice of what they’d like to receive for the holidays, 84% of seniors surveyed in a nationwide poll conducted by
Home Instead Senior Care, said time would be the most special gift they could
get this year. To further reinforce that finding, 42.4 % said they didn’t know
what their favorite gift was last year, but 98.6% recalled with whom they spent
the holidays.
If you are giving a gift, the most
popular gifts are practical items that are most often economical as well. Some ideas you might consider are:
1. Gift certificates to
restaurants and grocery stores, or gas cards
2. Personal items, i.e. hand
and body lotions, shower gels
3.
Customized Gift baskets, such as hobby supplies, and scented candles
4. Books, magazine
subscriptions, crossword or puzzle books and pencils
5.
“Coupons” for family delivered services, i.e. yard care, washing the car
6. Towels and wash cloths
7. Stamps and stationery and
a selection of greeting cards
8. Family photograph albums or CD’s
of stories/memories told by family members
9. Gift certificates for
companionship services through a licensed non-medical agency
10. Paying for a Personal Emergency
Response system or Medication Reminder System
Remember your presence is the best present!
