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5 Gifts for Seniors (And Only 2 Involve Money)

Looking for a great way to make the holiday merry and bright for a senior? Take a look at these five gift ideas -- and only two involve money!

 

When it comes to Christmas gifts for a senior in one's life, it may seem a challenge to find that "perfect" gift.

So here are five suggestions as to how to make someone's holiday a merry one:

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  • Provide Transportation. Offer to be available to help with that trip to the supermarket or to the doctor's or the mall. Go on a Christmas lights tour or browse an out-of-the-way shop.

 

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  • Supermarket Gift Certificate.  A great practical gift when it's just hard to know what might be needed or appreciated. Combine this gift with transportation and you'll have scored!

 

  • Spend Your Time, Not Your Money. A gift of companionship is invaluable. Bring a sweet treat and put on the coffee. Enjoy a movie or watch the game. Look those those photo books and listen to the stories. Cook a meal together.

 

  • Restaurant Gift Certificate.  Sweeten this one by choosing a restaurant which offers take-out delivery service and add a few dollars so even the driver's tip is covered.

 

  • Roll Up Your Sleeves. Give two or three hours of help with household tasks. A bit of cleaning, lifting, moving and sorting goes a long way in making a household more comfortable and safer.

 

Happy Holidays to One and All!

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