tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223570616784624232.post4944436172899323012..comments2024-03-13T16:56:46.051-05:00Comments on The Fuzzy Square: 22 DIY Gift Ideas for Seniors and ElderlyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223570616784624232.post-48833184039042962642015-09-25T07:00:37.840-05:002015-09-25T07:00:37.840-05:00The best gift you can give is your time. Initiate ...The best gift you can give is your time. Initiate stories by asking questions like"What is the happiest time you had when you were a child? or Who was your first girlfriend/boyfriend? What childhood illness rocked your socks? Your first job? Your first car?" Be patient and listen..They do want to hear about you but, it keeps them happy to tell stories about younger times. also, make them feel needed. If there is anything they can do for you no matter how trivial, let them. Be prepared that the action will be embellished when they tell it to others. Sometimes it makes you seem likje a real leech but, please let them do it and don't get offended or defensive. Just smile and remember you are making them feel needed. A nice hug and kiss on the cheek or even holding hands is an excellent gift. The very best is your company...remember this please.<br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545676960762317490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223570616784624232.post-3895417762270065312014-10-02T14:59:11.612-05:002014-10-02T14:59:11.612-05:00Wow,what an extraordinary list,such a variety of i...Wow,what an extraordinary list,such a variety of ideas to browse.Immaculate as Christmas is approaching,we're unquestionably making some handcrafted gifts in the not so distant future,such a great deal more personal.Thank you to such an extent.I will attempt to get to that you posted.Cheers!<br />~Juanita Hayes.Chocolate.orghttp://www.nancygiftguide.com/in-a-chocolate-dream-world/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223570616784624232.post-12893784378050811302013-10-23T11:33:26.263-05:002013-10-23T11:33:26.263-05:00Thanks for the great tips and ideas, Anonymous!!Thanks for the great tips and ideas, Anonymous!!Sarah Gettelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928137207951486930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223570616784624232.post-87535476096479792972013-10-23T07:19:59.542-05:002013-10-23T07:19:59.542-05:00Wonderful post! As a therapist who works with the...Wonderful post! As a therapist who works with the elderly, I would add a few ideas:<br />-If you make slippers, put some lines of puffy paint on the bottom to make them non-skid and help reduce the risk of your loved one falling.<br />-Current family photos, framed or loose, are a great option. If your loved one is in a nursing home or assisted living facility, picture display room might be limited, so maybe find a frame that is easy to switch. Or, track down and make copies of old family photos.<br />-Drink mixes go over very well, and there are plenty of options for making them low fat or sugar free. Search for chai, latte mix, wassail, or Russian tea.<br />-Utilitarian items, such as homemade dishtowels or scrubbers, and consumable items, such as baked goods or homemade soap, are often more appreciated by older adults who are living in small apartments or who are trying to minimize clutter. My grandmother would be stressed if I gave her a kitschy figurine, because she wouldn't know where to put it, so I try to make her things like applesauce or jam. It helps to know the person and their preferences! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223570616784624232.post-41924816559025432742013-01-15T02:01:59.529-06:002013-01-15T02:01:59.529-06:00This post is so great! So perfectly awesome!
-Ra...This post is so great! So perfectly awesome!<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.ratchetstraps.com/" rel="nofollow">RatchetStraps.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302710510811145644noreply@blogger.com