I’m asked a lot for gift ideas for seniors. My answer is usually the same, but especially now, with our economy, it’s the perfect price — free — Time! Spend an extra hour with that aging loved one, or better yet, set aside an entire day. It’s true for all of our family and loved ones as we rush, rush, rush, but even more so for seniors. Loneliness, abandonment and depression are huge among our seniors during the holidays. I know when talking to my clients, and the seniors in my life, they would gladly exchange most any gift for moments with their loved ones. I know it’s a crazy time of the year, but downshift, take a breath and take a loved one to lunch. I know as my own kids grow older, and one day are out on their own, I am dreading the fact that I won’t be able to see and spend time with them on a daily basis. It gives me insight to what my parents go through when I don’t call them for weeks at a time to check in, or spend time with them either on the phone or in person. You’ve heard it said before, when someone is coming to the end of their time here on earth, they never say, “I wish I had spent more time at the office!”
Myles McNamara is owner of Comfort Keepers In-home Care, providing assistance to seniors in the comfort of their own home. Comfort Keepers In-home Care is located at 24355 Lyons Avenue, Suite 110 in Newhall. He can be reached at 661-287-4200.