Five Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Senior This Year

Valentine’s Day is almost here – don’t forget about your elderly loved one. While it’s often considered a holiday for sweethearts and lovers, Valentine’s Day can be a great way to show your elderly loved one how much they mean to you. For many seniors, they no longer have someone to offer them romantic gifts, making them appreciate a loving gift from a family member even more. Here are a few great ideas for your senior this Valentine’s Day, and how home care can help make the holiday special.

Five Valentine Gift Ideas for Your Senior

Gift of Time.
Many seniors spend much more time alone than many of us imagine. This is especially true if your elderly loved one lives alone and doesn’t have a reliable form of transportation. They can spend days not seeing or talking to anyone, and making those valuable human connections that help to alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Valentine’s Day is a great time to make plans to spend some time together. It doesn’t need to be anything extravagant; it’s the act of spending time, talking, and listening – those gifts are invaluable.

Gift of Meals.
It’s not uncommon for seniors to get to a point where they are mostly relying on frozen meals and takeout. While okay occasionally, a diet that is mostly comprised of these items can damage a person’s overall health, from their heart to their weight to their immune system.
There are numerous ways you can give the gift of meals to your elderly loved one. You can plan a day to spend together, creating fresh meals to last all week. You can freeze homemade meals in single-serving portions for later, or you can even purchase a home delivery service that provides fresh meals each day.

Gift of Pampering.
Everyone loves a little pampering now and again. While your elderly loved one may not be caught up in the most recent fashion trends, that doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy a day of pampering. You can book appointments to get their hair done, nails manicured, or even receive a good massage. Make it for both of you so they can also enjoy time together with someone who loves them, and they will feel especially pampered.

Gift of Companionship.
This is the one gift you don’t want to surprise your elderly loved one with, but if they have expressed an interest and can care for it, a pet can be a wonderful way to give the gift of companionship and help your loved one feel less alone when home. Whether it’s a fish or an elderly dog, it might just be the best Valentine’s gift yet.

Gift of Support.
If you’ve noticed your loved one struggling to manage the home or her daily activities, help them stay independent by having a home care service provide regular visits. Home care providers can customize the care they give on visits to meet your loved one’s needs. A home care provider can help with light housework, making meals, assisting with grooming needs, and offering transportation services. Home care providers are also a wonderful source of companionship by providing regular visits that your love done can look forward to each week.

Don’t just send your loved one a card or some flowers this year; give a gift for Valentine’s Day that will make a lasting difference.

If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in New York City, NY, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts at Home – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, Queens, Rockland today. 646-480-6266