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What to Buy the Senior in Your Life

Donna Nichols • December 9, 2024

What do you get for the seniors in your life? How many pairs of socks and underwear can dad wear? Does mom really need another robe or slippers? Tired of giving the same old things and can't think of anything new? Does mom and dad still live in their own home? Well, how about some of the following for starters?


Is it getting harder for mom or dad to prepare meals? How about a meal service? There are many out there and they can cater to any special dietary needs they may have. Some of them are so delicious and you can order a week or two at a time and pop them in the freezer. When it's dinner time, they just remove them from the freezer and put them in the microwave. How easy is that? Clean up is much easier too and if they don't want to recycle the containers, they are great for leftovers or to store other foods in. They can even use them for the grandkid’s crayons or various other small items.

 

How about a lawn service for dad? I bet it's getting harder for him to push that mower around the yard. Then add weed-eating, trimming and edging and he's exhausted; it may even take him a couple of days to complete the entire yard. I sure bet he'd appreciate that!! If they live in Florida, do you really want him out there in the dead of summer? This heat will kill him!!

 

If you live up north, how about hiring someone in the winter to keep the walkways and driveway free of ice and snow. You wouldn't want one of them to take a nasty slip and fall.

 

You can also have a cleaning service come in every two weeks or every month and clean the house for them. I know I would appreciate that! Think about how nice it would be for mom not to have to lug the vacuum around or dust! UGH! They would still do the basics, like wiping down the table, counters, cleaning the toilet (as needed), but having someone else come in and do the heavy work would be fabulous!

 

If you're into traditional gifts, how about a puzzle made out of a family picture? Maybe they like throw pillows and blankets, you could have that family picture put on pillows and blankets or throws these days too.


Are they tech savvy? That would open a whole new dimension to gift giving, if they didn't already buy everything out there like my husband did. Amazon Alexa or Google are great to have in the house; not just for entertainment purposes, but for safety purposes as well. You can call 911 or anyone you have programmed in from your device in case of an emergency. You can set these devices to automatically turn lights on and off, lock doors, and so much more. Now that's peace of mind!


I hope the above gives you some great ideas for what to get the seniors in your life this year. These gifts can give you comfort as well knowing you are taking a lot of the burdens off their shoulders and making life easier for them.

 

If you think it's no longer safe for them to live alone, please call us at 386-847-2322. Our services are FREE to you!!!

Make Valentine’s Day Special for Seniors

By Donna Nichols • February 5, 2025
Valentine’s Day tends to zero in on romantic love, but what about our seniors? They too often get forgotten. We have some ways to make Valentine’s Day special for them too. Spend the day with your loved one. Spending quality time with a loved one is more important to a senior than anything else. There is no greater gift than time and please make sure you have enough, so you are not rushed. Do your elderly loved one have a favorite meal? Perhaps you can prepare it for them, or if they are able, you can prepare it together. How fun would that be for you both? Be sure to discuss the enjoyment it brought you while you are sharing the meal together. How about a game of name that love song? You could prepare a playlist of love songs from the generation and play them to see how many they get correct. Or, if you can sing, you can sing some for them and see if they can recollect them. Take some time for reminiscing, go through old photo albums, or ask about old times. Ask them about when you were young and what trouble you caused; this will give you all something to laugh (or cry) about. Has your loved one been cooped up all winter? Take them out for a nice lunch, or weather permitting, a picnic in the park. Go for coffee and a donut, then head out to see a movie. Make a “date” of it. Maybe your senior is into crafts. You can design special Valentine’s Day cards for other family members. This way your senior can express their love for them and send it to them in their own unique way. You can create other greeting cards as well. Bake some special treats together. Does your senior have some favorite cookies or cake? You could bake it together, or you can bake it for them. Then you can enjoy it after you have the meal you prepared together. Yummy, delicious!! You can watch some romantic movies together if they prefer to stay in the house or the weather isn’t so good. If they like to color, you can buy them some of those large coloring books and you can color together. Don’t forget the decorations and the flowers! Make the house or apartment as festive as possible. Even if they live in as assisted living community, you can still decorate their room to the nines! Make it as festive as possible! If you live in another state or can’t be close to your senior for Valentine’s Day, how about sending them a specially crafted care package. You can hand make some gifts, add some photos of family and friends, and send a personally recorded message. You can bake some homemade treats and incorporate some things that are of personal interest to them. This will show how much you care for them and make their Valentine’s Day extra special even if you can’t be with them.  There are so many ways to make Valentine’s Day special for seniors. Let’s not forget about them; make sure to show them they are so loved too!

February is National Heart Month

By Donna Nichols • February 4, 2025
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Hydration Tips for the Winter

By Donna Nichols • January 8, 2025
I’ve written many blogs about the importance of staying hydrated in the summer, but did you know it’s just as important to stay hydrated in the winter months? I’ve shared some important tips on how to stay hydrated in the winter and why. Cold, dry air can dehydrate you easily and quickly. Even if you don’t feel thirsty. Proper hydration can help regulate your body temperature, maintain healthy organ function, and prevent fatigue, dry skin, and headaches. In the colder months, you do not feel thirsty, that’s why it’s so important to make sure you drink plenty of water. Why is winter hydration so important? Colder air tends to be drier causing moisture to evaporate through your breathing which can cause dehydration. In colder weather, you may not feel as thirsty, causing you to become dehydrated quickly. Also, wearing more clothing traps sweat inside your clothing causing more fluid loss. What are some of the benefits of staying hydrated in the winter? • Drinking enough water helps keep your skin hydrated and prevents dryness. This will help with that dry, itchy skin feeling we all get in the winter. • Water helps your body maintain a regular core temperature. Which is so important to maintain in the winter. • Drinking plenty of water supports your immune system, which helps fight off winter colds and the flu. We all want to fight those germs off! • When you are dehydrated, you become tired easily, so drinking plenty of water helps keep your energy levels up. How do you stay hydrated in the winter? • Make sure you drink plenty of water. Set reminders if you must; you probably won’t feel as thirsty in the winter, but you need to keep drinking that water! • You don’t have to drink cold water; room temperature water works. You can also drink tea or water with lemon, as long as you’re getting your water. • If you’re going out, carry a water bottle with you to ensure you have water to drink. • Eat fruits and vegetables that contain water. Tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, watermelon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumber, apples, and pineapple are just a few that contain high water contents. • If you think you’re dehydrated, check your urine; if it’s a darker color, that can suggest dehydration. Urine should be a pale, yellow color. As you can see, staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as staying hydrated in the summer, if not more. In the winter you don’t realize you are thirsty therefore you tend not to drink as much water as you should. This has the potential of wreaking havoc on your body. Please make sure you drink plenty of water in the wintertime as you do in the summertime. We have rebranded our company, we are now Assisted Senior Services! Call us for ANYTHING SENIOR!! 386-847-2322!
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