Gifts
The act of giving and receiving gifts is a wonderful way to show you care. In this category, we share ideas and inspiration for every occasion. Whether you’re a senior looking for the perfect present for your children or grandchildren, or you’re searching for a thoughtful gift for a senior in your life, we’ve got you covered. Explore our articles for creative suggestions, heartwarming ideas, and tips to make every gift exchange special.
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The Right Gift For Seniors
When thinking about the right gift for an older adult, it’s important to consider stage of life. A gift choice for an active senior might not be appropriate for someone who is slowing down or who has become unwell and frail. Gifts For Active Older AdultsKeep in mind that the active stage of life for…
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At Every Age He’s Still Your Dad
When I was a little girl, good gifts for Dad were always hankies, ties and maybe a new shirt. He didn’t really need those things, but we couldn’t think of anything else to give him. Later on, when my Dad became a real person to me, I discovered that a box of his very own…
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A Gift for Dear Old Dad
What kinds of gifts do we give Dad? Well, we give him things he really needs like socks and underwear, or more aftershave, or a new pair of gloves. Sometimes we give him things so he will behave better. For example, a pedometer because that might make walking more fun and he really needs the…
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Giving to A Daughter Who Has Everything
When your daughter (or granddaughter) has her own home and just about everything in it, it’s hard to find a just-right gift. Young people’s lifestyle choices are different from ours, to say the least. They have children later than we did, earning and spending all for themselves in ways we never considered. Still, we want…
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Gifts for Family & Friends
Elders Want To Express GenerosityWe Seniors like to give gifts too. When we are in our active stage of life, it is easy to pick up a suitable gift when traveling, to make something our loved ones will enjoy, or to spend time choosing a “just-right” gift. But life can slow down for us and…
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Gifts For Older People
Looking for gift ideas for the older people in your life? We suggest a few things here that are based on lifestyle. We admit that active seniors are the easiest to gift because they have so giving a gift many interests. We also have some ideas for your loved ones who are not well or…
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