With the Holidays Coming, Help Make it Special for a Senior Loved One — Casa Sandoval

Let’s face it, 2020 has been a tough year and many of us are hoping to usher in a better New Year. However before we get to 2021, we will celebrate the holidays and try to make it special for our loved ones including older members of our family. We know the coronavirus has been tough on seniors of whom many have been fairly isolated from family and friends.

So how can we help to make the coming holidays feel special to them despite the pandemic? The Internet has some great gift ideas that range from the practical to the luxurious and priced for those on a budget or someone looking to splurge. To navigate through the numerous suggestions, keep in mind your loved one’s lifestyle, and whether they have mobility or physical ailments that could use a little ingenuity to make life easier.

One practical gift idea that is not too expensive is a sound bar for mom or dad’s TV. It is not just their imagination that their fancy new TV is harder to clearly understand the dialogue. While manufacturers have put lots of technology into creating magnificent picture screens, it has left many models with very small speakers. A sound bar helps to pick up the voices on the TV, and some even feature adaptive hearing aid technology so mom or dad do not have to blast the volume to understand what is being said.

How about giving mom or dad a heated throw if they are always cold; or if they have lots of aches and pains, how about a weighted blanket? If a loved one lives alone and not up to caring for a live pet, how about getting them a robotic one? There are several models designed to appeal to both dog or cat lovers and are equipped with technology that allows the “pet” to respond to voice and touch.

Other practical gift ideas include a lap desk, grip and grab tool, long handled shoe horn, magnifying LED light or mirror, or a wireless key and wallet locator. For comfort, how about a neck and back massage cushion or a new memory foam mattress? Whatever you decide on, remember to keep the video calls coming or to safely visit.

MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about trusted senior living in Hayward.

Source: heavy.com/gifts/gifts-for-seniors/