gifts
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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Festive 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 […]
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The Father’s Day Gift List 2022
Father’s Day. Still living in the shadow of Mother’s Day, but a great opportunity to show a bit of appreciation and enjoy a family get together. We would normally say that fathers are really difficult to buy for. By they reach retirement age many men have got what they need and want, so choosing a […]
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Giving house plants as gifts
A look at Google searches revealed the house plants that attract the most interest on the search engine. There are few surprises – many of those named have been stalwarts of the living rooms, hallways and even bathrooms of homes for many decades. The benefits of house plants is that on the whole they are […]
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Mother’s Day gift list 2022
After a long, gloomy winter we’re looking forward to getting out into the fresh air again. And this year’s Mother’s Day gift guide is all about enjoying the outdoors – whether at home, on holiday or on days out. As ever, our list is focused on presents that would be appreciated by senior mums, who […]
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