10 Helpful Holiday Tips and Gifts for Senior Citizens
With almost 44.5 million people age 60+ in the United States, consumers struggle with selecting appropriate gifts for older relatives.Paoli, PA - November 25, 2002 - Wellhaven (www.wellhaven.com) announces its Top 10 Helpful Gifts for Seniors for the Holiday 2002 Season. When selecting gifts for Senior Citizens, consider the following items to ensure that the gift is appropriate for the individual's situation. - Consider their living arrangement. Do you or your relatives drive Senior Citizens to doctor appointments or errands? Small, hand-held vehicle assistance devices help Senior Citizens get out of a car, truck or van.
- Observe their daily activities. An activity such as rising from a chair, couch or bed could be difficult. There are several furniture enhancers available that Seniors would appreciate.
- Make it easier for them to reach you should they need help. When selecting big button, amplified or multi-feature amplified telephones, ensure that the phone is hearing-aid-compatible (if applicable) and eliminates feedback and distortion for clear communication.
- Enable them to maintain their dignity and independence with personal care tasks. There are several dressing aids available that enable easier everyday living and provide minimal assistance while dressing or grooming.
- Help them take their medication properly. Medication reminders are not only helpful gifts, they may save a person's life. On a brighter note, stylish pillboxes are a treasured gift and may become family heirlooms.
- Give them vision aids they need for their hobbies. Some people learn a new craft or return to a hobby when they retire. Many of these active Seniors need task-specific magnifiers or lights.
- Encourage activities that help keep the mind sharp. Those with vision difficulties appreciate large and/or jumbo index playing card gift sets. Accessories such as card shufflers and holders help those with dexterity challenges.
- Trigger memories with music. Music collections that cover a particular time period such as the 1950's or the 20th century provide hours of entertainment and reminiscing.
- Make it easier to carry other items when using a cane, walker or wheelchair. There are several accessories that enable Seniors to store and tote items while using walkers or wheelchairs.
- Stimulate social interaction and memory recall. Pop culture, family history or general trivia games let the Senior share his/her life experiences.
###About Wellhaven
Founded in early 2002, Wellhaven, LLC offers Gifts for Seniors, enabling easier every day living for Senior Citizens. They have hundreds of unique and useful gifts for senior citizens. Wellhaven, LLC is a female-owned, small business headquartered in Paoli, PA and offers its products online at www.wellhaven.com. Media Contact:
Patricia Curry
Wellhaven, LLC
Gifts for Seniors
Office: 610-640-3366
Fax: 610-640-3338
Web site: www.wellhaven.com |
