{"id":27760,"date":"2017-12-23T09:15:02","date_gmt":"2017-12-23T14:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.residences-quebec.ca\/5-gifts-ideas-for-the-senior-in-your-life\/"},"modified":"2017-12-23T09:15:02","modified_gmt":"2017-12-23T14:15:02","slug":"5-gifts-ideas-for-the-senior-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/residences-quebec.ca\/blog\/en\/5-gifts-ideas-for-the-senior-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Gifts Ideas for the Senior in Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the perfect gift for our parents or grandparents isn\u2019t always the easiest of tasks. Most of the time, we\u2019re caught up in our routines and then, at the last moment we have to find a gift for the senior in our lives. Getting a pair of gloves, slippers or even a bouquet of flowers as a gift isn\u2019t really a surprise for seniors\u2026better to see the look of amazement when they open one of our 5 Christmas gift ideas for the senior in your life!<br \/>\n<strong>1. Entertainment<\/strong>: when winter rolls around, seniors are more reluctant to go outside and who can blame them!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get your loved one an entertaining and stimulating<strong> book<\/strong> (travel guide, book about birds, etc.) that matches their interests. A book with pictures and not a lot of text is better for older eyes and is a better bet than a long novel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s always a good idea to increase cognitive stimulation. <strong>Games<\/strong> like puzzles, crosswords, board games and cards are perfect for keeping spirits high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. For brining back pleasant memories<\/strong>: personalized gifts are often the ones that are most appreciated.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a <strong>photomontage<\/strong> of pictures that your loved one likes best (family portraits, pictures of his\/her pet, of his\/her spouse, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Revive old pictures by using a <strong>digital frame<\/strong>. Add photos to a USB key, connect the key to the frame and that\u2019s it! The photos will be displayed one after the other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Pampering<\/strong>: when a person loses his\/her autonomy, daily tasks become more challenging.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring your loved one a <strong>homemade meal<\/strong>. Try making one of his\/her favourite meals or a hearty meal that can be shared with others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer to <strong>clean<\/strong> your parent\u2019s or grandparent\u2019s home. This is always well received, especially for seniors with mobility problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Something comfortable<\/strong>: winter is synonymous with staying cozy warm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Give your loved one an <strong>electric blanket<\/strong> or maybe a high quality<strong> orthopedic pillow<\/strong>. These accessories will certainly increase your loved one\u2019s comfort level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Choose some unusual <strong>candles<\/strong>. For extra safety, an electric diffuser is a great choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. No more loneliness<\/strong>: everyone knows what makes elderly people the happiest: being around their loved ones.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Spend an afternoon<\/strong> with your parent or grandparent offering to do whatever activity they choose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Register your loved one for an <strong>activity<\/strong> (bingo, knitting, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the perfect gift for our parents or grandparents isn\u2019t always the easiest of tasks. 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