The holidays look a little different this year as Covid-19 continues to limit visits to seniors. You may not be able to spend time with your loved ones in the same physical space, but you can send them meaningful gifts that help lift their spirits. And this week, senior living specialist Anne Marie Barker has ideas for senior gifts to share that are sure to bring smiles.

As you plan your holiday shopping, consider the impact a thoughtful gift can have on seniors. This helps them know they’re on your mind despite social distancing. For seniors in independent living, gifts that help reinforce their independence are a clear win, and seniors with dementia can still show passion for their past hobbies. These tips are sure to help for the holidays, birthdays and “just because.”

Takeaways from this episode:
- Subscription boxes are increasingly popular, providing curated gifts each month. Grand Box is one option for seniors that does the hard work and can surprise and delight with each delivery.
- Consider gifts that can help give the seniors in your life their dignity back - something that looks less like hospital gear, and something luxe like nice pajamas.
- Personalized gifts with monograms are a great idea to help them feel loved while being helpful for life in a senior living facility.
- Seniors like feeling independent, and “grabbers” help seniors reach for items without bending down and risking falling.
- Try buying your senior with dementia a gift that helps start conversation, like framed photos or personalized puzzles. This helps caregivers start conversation and learn who their patients once were.
- Those with dementia typically have memories from long ago, so consider buying a gift that aligns with their old profession or hobby (they’re still the same individual underneath it all!)

Topics discussed:
- Gifts for seniors
- Gifts for people with dementia
- Gifts for grandpa
- Gifts for grandma
- Holiday shopping for seniors
- Subscription boxes for seniors
- Personalized gifts
- Grandbox subscription box

Connect to Ann-Marie Barker:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmariebarker1/
annmarielovesseniors@gmail.com
(469) 251-2795‬

The Sandwich Generation, All Things seniors with Ann-Marie:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLjnavkIKCiTlH1oJtXnIg

Grandbox Subscription Box:
https://grandbox.com/

Fall Prevention Episode:
https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/post/10-tips-to-fall-proof-your-home

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