Need more holiday gift ideas for Maine seniors? Here are a few from our alert readers:
Sam H. from South Freeport suggests gift cards from Shaw’s, Hannafords or other supermarkets. Especially handy because they can be used for everything from perscriptions to fresh flowers!
Erica H. from New Hampshire suggests craft kits that seniors can make with grandchildren, like mosaic stones for the garden, colorful plant pots or birdseed pinecones. You provide the supplies, the kids and the camera!
Tom J. from Portland suggests gift certificates to transportation services like ITN or a local cab company. Work it out so that you can run a tab, and your loved one can regain some independence.
Gail L. of Rumford loves the idea of rotating meal-visits or outings. Breakfast one month, lunch the next, then dinner, and finally a movie out, then start again. It guarantees a monthly date and something for both of you to look forward to!
Joyce K. of Windham bought photo albums and scheduled time to sit with her grandparents and go through some old boxes of photos, label them, and get them in “family history” albums…something we all say we’re going to do, but somehow….. this is a great, inexpensive teen idea.
Keep those ideas coming!