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Christmas gift ideas for retired and older family and friends 2025
Every year we put together a list of ideas for Christmas presents for the older members of our families. We’ve been doing this for so long that I have moved up an age group from middle-aged child and parent to matriarch. This history has given me some insight I think into what people like to […]
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Advent calendars for older family in the UK
For those who celebrate Christmas, the run-up to the season has become another opportunity to shop and give – in this case in the form of advent calendars. I remember as a child we had the simplest of calendars. Just paper-based with a festive image behind every door. By the time I had children, Cadburys […]
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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 […]
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Father’s Day gifts for senior dads 2024
It’s that time again in the UK, when we scratch our heads and wonder what on earth we can give dad for Father’s Day that would both show our appreciation and actually be appreciated. Dads can be difficult for presents, especially older dads who may already have all they think they want. If that’s your […]
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Thoughts on celebrating Mother’s Day
We’re coming up to Mother’s Day in the UK, and it will be followed by celebrations of mothers around the world. As ever, there’s a flurry of searches on Mother’s Day gifts. This year I’d like to take a step back and think about why we celebrate Mother’s Day, because the why can inform the […]
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Christmas 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 […]
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is generally less widely celebrated in many countries, as it isn’t steeped in the history of Mothering Sunday. That said, it is a great opportunity to express respect, gratitude and love for a parent and grandparent. We know men, and especially senior men, can be notoriously difficult to buy for. Probably you can […]
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What to take when you’re visiting a care or nursing home?
If you’re visiting a friend or family member who’s moved into a care or nursing home, you could be wondering what you can take with you to cheer their day. Everyone is different of course, so making general suggestions is a little tricky. Not only are tastes different, but individuals will be living different lives, […]
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Mother’s Day gift list 2023 for senior mums
Hand up, I use that title to get the attention of the search engines. But really, our Mother’s Day gift list is for any mum of any age. We don’t believe that the over 70s have less need for joy than younger people. We can all do with a bit of being appreciated. So here […]
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Choosing 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 […]
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