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Gifts for older family and friends 2024
Here’s our annual round-up of ideas for festive gifts for our older family and friends. We try to find slightly different Christmas gifts to suit the wide range of people this covers, from the active newly retired to the more senior and less mobile. While we suggest over 60s, our Christmas gift list could suit […]
Read moreChristmas gift ideas for seniors 2023
Here we are with our festive gift list for parents, grandparents and senior friends in 2023. Where did that year go? This year we’re sharing our focus between helping out in a cost of living crisis and still choosing presents for Christmas and other occasions to make life happier. Whether you’re buying for parents, grandparents […]
Read moreChoosing the right gift for someone with dementia
Knowing what to buy for an older relative can be difficult. And choosing for someone with dementia can seem particularly hard. The people at Relish, who specialise in presents for those living with dementia, have put together some tips to help you feel confident in your choices. Match the gift to ability Cognitive ability diminishes […]
Read moreFestive gift ideas for seniors
It’s been another tumultuous year, and we’ve decided for this year’s edition of our popular list of Christmas present idea for senior family and friends to focus on gifts that cheer. We’re delighted that we have been able to review many of these ideas, and we’ve clearly stated where we have been provided with a […]
Read moreThoughtful gifts for your older family and friends
Here’s the 2021 edition of our popular gift suggestion list for seniors. We’ve got a new gift suggestion list for 2022, so do take a look there too. As ever, I’ll make it clear where I’ve had a chance to test the product or service myself, and where I just like the idea. I’ll give […]
Read moreChristmas gifts for seniors 2020
Check out our 2023 gift guide for seniors for the latest suggestions. Finding a gift that will be appreciated by our older family and friends can be tricky. In our annual round up of present ideas we try hard to find ideas that are original, fun or luxurious. Our latest 2022 gift guide for parents […]
Read moreChristmas gifts for older family and friends 2019
This is our gift list for 2019. Many of the ideas here are still available. But for the latest update, visit our new list of ideas for thoughtful gifts for 2021. Finding the right present for an older parent or grandparent gets increasingly hard. So we’ve been looking for gifts that add fun and luxury to […]
Read moreChristmas celebrations and dementia
Christmas and other family celebrations can be an overwhelming time for someone living with dementia. A sudden influx of friends and family can cause individuals to feel stressed, agitated and confused. Active Minds outline their top tips for supporting your loved one through the Christmas period, ensuring you enjoy a magical festive time together. Planning […]
Read moreGifts for grandparents 2018 – food and drink
by Kathy Lawrence This is the edible section of our Christmas gift guide for older friends and family for 2018. In some cases we have been offered samples of these products for review and we make it clear where that has been the case. Bottles Where do you start? Spirits, wines and beers are available […]
Read moreGifts for grandparents 2018 – what to wear
By Kathy Lawrence In this section of our 2018 gift guide for seniors, we look at ideas of what to wear – for style, charm and function. As with our other reviews, we’ve made it clear where the supplier has sent us a sample for review. Do come back for more updates over the next […]
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