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Gifts for grandparents 2018 – hobbies and pastimes
By Kathy Lawrence In this article in our series of gift ideas for older friends and family, we look at ideas that we can work on together as well as individually. If you’re spending time with someone who’s struggling a bit with dexterity or understanding new concepts, then trying out these ideas together could be […]
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Gifts for grandparents 2018 – books and calendars
By Kathy Lawrence What do you buy for someone in their later years? We wanted to offer some ideas that could add a bit of luxury or fun to life, rather than necessities. In this first of our series, we look at books and calendars. We’ve made it clear where we’ve had the opportunity to […]
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Designing activities for people with dementia and their families
It’s hard to watch family members lose the ability to create and play as dementia takes hold. And it makes finding enjoyable activities to share harder too. One young designer, Ben Atkinson-Willes, has worked with experts to develop activities that are satisfying, doable and promote conversation. Dementia affects not only the patient but those responsible […]
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Mother’s Day gifts ideas for senior mums
You’ve been giving your mum gifts for the last 30 or 40 years or more. So what is there that would be different and appreciated? We’ve been looking at some more unusual or personal ideas available for Mother’s Day 2016. And where we’ve tested them ourselves we’re let you know what we think. Marie Curie […]
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Christmas gift guide for older parents and grandparents
Here are a few ideas to help you choose seasonal presents for your older friends and relatives. Check out our 2023 gift guide for seniors for the latest suggestions. In our Christmas gifts list for 2015 we’ve asked for ideas for the over 70s. We know that’s a hugely diverse audience with different tastes and […]
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Mother’s Day gifts for grandma 2015
Flowers, chocolates, fragrances – there are plenty of traditional presents for mums on Mother’s Day. If you’re looking for something different for a mum who’s hit retirement age here are a few suggestions. Story of their lives Our parents have lived through interesting times, from the Second World War through austerity and the white heat […]
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Christmas gifts for parents and grandparents
Check out our 2023 gift guide for seniors for the latest suggestions. It’s that time of year again – let the present panic commence! If you’re struggling for Christmas gift inspiration we’ve put together a few ideas that are available currently (November 2014) to help you find the ideal present for parents and grandparents. Fancy […]
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Father’s Day gift guide
Written by Kathy Lawrence According to the Internet (so it must be true) 65% of dads would rather have no Father’s Day gift than be given a tie. So if you observe Father’s Day, here are some different ideas that have passed our way. And yes, there’s a lot of eating and drinking on the […]
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Mother’s Day gift guide: What to get your elderly parent
Written by Rebecca Lenton What do you get for a mum who has everything? As our parents get older it can be hard to find them that perfect present that can be really appreciated. Whether your mum is still at home or has perhaps moved into care we’ve found some interesting and unusual ideas to […]
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Christmas gifts for our parents
Written by Kathy Lawrence Buying presents for our parents that they’ll really appreciate can get difficult. Do you go for the tried and trusted or take a risk with something new? You’ve landed on our 2013 gift list. For our new and improved 2014 gift list please click here! We’ve put together a few ideas […]
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