Our mothers and grandmothers have such a profound influence on our lives, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show them how much we love them!
When you are choosing the right gift, the first thing you want to do is consider your mom or grandmother’s personality and interests. What kind of activities is she involved in regularly? How does she like to spend her spare time? Does she have any physical limitations?
If you are looking for a gift for a senior who is active, consider a gift that would complement her interests. For example, if she enjoys Tai Chi or other exercise classes, a gift certificate for dance lessons might be a good choice. If she enjoys going to plays, or a sporting event, you may want to tuck a pair of tickets into a gift card to her favorite restaurant. Not all senior women are the “out and about” type and prefer quiet activities at home.
If she likes to read, but has trouble with small print, she might appreciate large print, or audio books.
Grandmothers love nothing more than photos of their grandchildren. There are tons of ways to turn a precious photo of a grandchild into a mug, tote bag, keepsake box, or just a simple easy-to-make photo album. There are websites where you can upload a photo and have your personalized items delivered usually within a week. These types of gifts work especially well for family members who are long distance.
Finally, rather then give a gift of an object, why not plan to mark the day by spending time with them? Make plans for the family to meet for a special event, or at a family member’s home for brunch, lunch or dinner and make mom or grandma the special guest of honor! If she is unable to leave her home, or community, why not bring the event to her?
These are just a few ideas for letting that special mom or grandmother know just how very important and special they are, not only on Mother’s Day, but every day.
For more information on gift ideas for seniors, and senior living communities, contact Mary Dembkowski at Summerhill Villa. Our phone number is 661-254-9933.