{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd3125168-0365-4ca4-ac1c-3ac03d4f1633","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"022. The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors","description":"The holidays look a little different this year as Covid-19 continues to limit visits to seniors. You may not be able to spend time with your loved ones in the same physical space, but you can send them meaningful gifts that help lift their spirits. And this week, senior living specialist Anne Marie Barker has ideas for senior gifts to share that are sure to bring smiles.As you plan your holiday shopping, consider the impact a thoughtful gift can have on seniors. This helps them know they\u2019re on your mind despite social distancing. For seniors in independent living, gifts that help reinforce their independence are a clear win, and seniors with dementia can still show passion for their past hobbies. These tips are sure to help for the holidays, birthdays and \u201cjust because.\u201dTakeaways from this episode:-\u00a0Subscription boxes are increasingly popular, providing curated gifts each month. Grand Box is one option for seniors that does the hard work and can surprise and delight with each delivery.-\u00a0Consider gifts that can help give the seniors in your life their dignity back - something that looks less like hospital gear, and something luxe like nice pajamas.-\u00a0Personalized gifts with monograms are a great idea to help them feel loved while being helpful for life in a senior living facility.-\u00a0Seniors like feeling independent, and \u201cgrabbers\u201d help seniors reach for items without bending down and risking falling.-\u00a0Try buying your senior with dementia a gift that helps start conversation, like framed photos or personalized puzzles. This helps caregivers start conversation and learn who their patients once were.-\u00a0Those with dementia typically have memories from long ago, so consider buying a gift that aligns with their old profession or hobby (they\u2019re still the same individual underneath it all!)Topics discussed:- Gifts for seniors-\u00a0Gifts for people with dementia-\u00a0Gifts for grandpa- Gifts for grandma-\u00a0Holiday shopping for seniors-\u00a0Subscription boxes for seniors-\u00a0Personalized gifts- Grandbox subscription boxConnect to Ann-Marie Barker:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmariebarker1/annmarielovesseniors@gmail.com(469) 251-2795\u202cThe Sandwich Generation, All Things seniors with Ann-Marie:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLjnavkIKCiTlH1oJtXnIgGrandbox Subscription Box:https://grandbox.com/Fall Prevention Episode:https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/post/10-tips-to-fall-proof-your-homeTo suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email: Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter please visit:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1bfacc2a-972c-48e6-8bca-6af5306c63dc/23108943afb058f2fcf9e7824ffc27b8-square-big.jpg"}