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Practical Gifts for Dad

Donna Nichols • June 10, 2024

We always talk about mom and Mother’s Day; she always takes center stage every year, and so it should be. But what about dad? Dad is an especially important man and deserves your attention too; he seems to get neglected and not celebrated like mom does. With Father’s Day coming up, we’ll give dad some well-deserved consideration. After all, he does so much for us and gets little credit.


Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day anymore? He no longer wears ties, socks and underwear is getting old, and he has so many shirts. Here are some practical gifts for your senior dad that he may find useful.


  • You could create a custom gift basket filled with his favorite items like books, playing cards, movies, a throw blanket, or some cheese and crackers. You can put pretty much anything in a basket these days and I’m sure you can come up with some things dad would love.


  • Is dad a technology buff? How about an Alexa Show or Google Play? You know with Alexa Show dad can have a video call with you if you have it also. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful way to stay connected? Dad could listen to his favorite music or have them read books to him or keep up with the latest news and weather. He can find out anything he wants to know with one of these gadgets.


  • You could create dad a memorable photo album, or perhaps have a custom puzzle, blanket, or pillow made with a family photo on it. These can be made at any photo shop and they’re pretty inexpensive too.


  • How about some helpful items, like a grabber so if dad drops something it isn’t so hard for him to bend down and pick it up. If those jars are getting harder to open, how about getting dad a jar opener? Did you know you can have jar openers custom made? You could have something printed on them such as love, your family, with your names listed; that way he will think of you every time he uses the jar opener. Maybe he’s having a tough time grabbing the doorknobs, you can buy him some doorknob grips. All these items are practical and very handy.


  • Does dad like to go out to eat? You can always buy him a gift card to his favorite restaurant. Maybe there’s a certain service dad likes, such as a delivery service, you could always buy him a gift card for that service too. While gift cards are always easy and convenient, they aren’t always very meaningful; keep this in mind if you decide to go the gift card route.


  • But, let’s face it, dad’s not much different than mom when it comes to gifts. All he really wants is your time. Spending quality time with dad would be the BEST gift you could give him. Think about that before you’re so quick to buy another gift he may not use.


If you feel it’s time to bring in home health care for dad or time to move him into assisted living or if you just need some help, we are here for you. Call us anytime at 386-847-2322.

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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