Frazer, PA – November 9, 2006 - One benefit of living longer is celebrating more holidays. For many people that means selecting gifts for both grandparents and great-grandparents. Wellhaven Gifts for Seniors offers practical gift ideas for hard-to-buy-for older loved ones.

The gift of interaction – Encourage communication across the generations of an older person’s family. A full-featured amplified phone not only makes phone calls louder, but also removes distracting sounds and clarifies incoming speech. An amplified phone is a practical gift that benefits the whole family. A video phone or internet video conferencing are alternatives, but require both the caller and the receiver to have the proper equipment and some technical proficiency.

Take some time during a family visit to interact with your older loved ones in a small group setting. Playing cards or a reminiscing game encourages easy intergenerational conversation. Use large print cards for easy viewing and cardholders to make it easy for all ages to participate. Wellhaven offers a variety of large print playing cards and entertaining gift ideas for senior citizens.

The gifts of comfort and joy – Senior citizens may enjoy a customized photo album showing both grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Your local craft store, camera shop or computer store can help you create a family keepsake.

Provide a cozy setting in which to browse through the custom photo album with the Great-Grandmother or Great-Grandfather cotton throw. The family-oriented heartfelt verse on each throw will warm their hearts. They are available for both great-grandparents and grandparents.

The gift of independence– Almost all seniors say they want to live in their home for as long as possible. Enable easier everyday living by having a universal design expert evaluate their home. The objective professional advice may encourage your older loved ones to implement some important safety features. AARP provides some advice for basic home modification. See helpful gifts that promote independence with the activities of daily living. Some of these items are small enough to make great stocking stuffers.

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Wellhaven Gifts for Seniors is a leading provider of gifts for senior citizens, founded in 2002 by baby boomer entrepreneur, Patricia Curry. The woman-owned business offers useful and unique gifts for 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th and 100th birthdays, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries and retirement along with a selection of practical gifts that enable easier everyday living.

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