As we get closer and closer to Christmas and holiday gift giving times, family members, especially family members with a loved one in the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, ask about appropriate gifts for seniors. Here are just a few ideas:
• A “Blossoms Deli and Gift” Gift card. Easily purchased at the front desk, the gift card can be used for a variety of gifts or deli treats (coffee, sandwiches, ice cream treat, candy, soda, etc).
• A book of stamps! Stamps become a valuable commodity through the year and a simple gift of stamps is truly appreciated. Cedar Community even has its own ‘custom’ stamps for winter! Purchase them at the front desk.
• Gift Baskets! Let your imagination run wild! From fruit baskets, cookie baskets, candy baskets, book baskets, trinket baskets – be creative and have fun with your own unique ‘gift basket’ ideas.
• Phone Card! Very useful for year ‘round conversation and ‘long distance’ visits!
• Magazine / Newspaper subscriptions! There is lots of ‘reading’ time and a good way to keep up, is to receive a regular copy of the latest news. It’s a gift that lasts all year long!
• Large Print Books! Nothing like a good story during the cold long winter. Books consistently prove to be a favorite!
• Quilt for the bed! Quilts come in all sizes, shapes and colors and all are truly welcomed! Custom quilts can reflect a story or a life that makes this a special treat!
• Chocolate / Diabetic-Chocolates bring a small joy each time one partakes. This gift is nice because it can be shared with friends, neighbors and visitors. Almost everyone loves chocolate!
• Perfume / Cologne. Varieties of styles and prices, this is the gift that truly fits everyone!
• Sweaters! Especially in Wisconsin a sweater is nearly a year-‘round useful piece of clothing! No one can get too many of them!
• Picture frames! Even better with family pictures inside! This dresses up a room and protects memories!
• ‘Coffee table’ books! Usually with big print and large colorful pictures, one can easily get lost in an adventure!
• Comfortable slippers. This is a universal gift that is perfect for everyone. Lots of designs and styles, these are valued especially on cold nights!
• Games for Seniors. Its amazing how many new and interesting games have been created especially for seniors. Many challenge one’s memory and can actually aid in ‘brain strengthening.’ Perfect!
• Stationary! Writing a letter seems like an obvious great activity, that is until there is nothing to write on! Providing stationary and maybe even a unique pen is a gift that will always be appreciated!
• IPOD / MP3 players with headsets and a thoughtful download of favorite songs is a fantastic gift! Music brings smiles, memories and a world of ‘thanks’ from whoever receives this gift! Can’t beat this one!!
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