Coming up with a Christmas gift for an elderly loved one could be an especially daunting task this year. Finding something relevant, personal, meaningful, and budget friendly after such a challenging year could really be quite difficult. We have put some suggestions together that we hope you find practical, useful and some unique.
Experiences:
A voucher to use for a future concert, theatre, or sporting event
A booking at a special High Tea venue
A relaxing hand/foot massage, hair treatment or shave/beard trim
Pack a picnic lunch and take a drive into Regional Victoria
Participate in an online cooking class or wine tasting class
Pay for membership at a Bowling or Golf Club
Practical Gifts:
Ergonomic gadgets and utensils designed to make preparing food easier
E-Reader with built in light
Pill organiser with alarm
Key Finder
Universal remote control with large buttons
Foodie Gifts:
Gift Cards or Food Delivery Vouchers for a favourite restaurant
A hamper of favourite goodies such as chocolates, teas & biscuits
A vegetable garden starter kit
Fun Gifts:
A new device such as an iPad
Subscription Boxes, there are many ideas out there for subscriptions – google for inspiration
A personalised item, e.g. having a mug embossed with cherished photos
Create a Memory Journal
Digital photo frame
Gardening seat and a set of tools
Board or Card Games
Jigsaw Puzzles
Wireless noise cancelling headphones
Craft Kits
By putting a little thought into it, you can provide a gift that is something to cherish and enjoy. However, perhaps the greatest gift of 2020 is finding ways to include your loved one in family activities, spending time together with family and friends, there is nothing more precious than that.
If you would like more information about our short-term or long-term accommodation in one of our homes, you can phone us on (03) 9559 0400 or contact us here.
