They don't have everything

To say that someone has "everything" is to look at things from a materialistic view. Older
adults might have all the money and possessions they could desire, and they probably do not
really need or want any more stuff. Shopping for such people is difficult, but shopping is
not the only way to get a gift for someone.

One of the best gifts you can give a senior who has everything is your time. Time is a
precious commodity. Even in youth there never seems to be enough to go around. As people
age, they become more aware of time. Often the time is of lesser quality, as mobility
decreases and children are wrapped up in their adult lives.

Giving the gift of time to a senior is an act of love that can truly be meaningful. A trip
to a favorite restaurant, an outing to a park, renting a movie and watching it with them or
just letting them know they are loved and appreciated can mean a lot more than "stuff" that
adds to their clutter.

You can even spend some time together making a favorite home-cooked recipe that is
reminiscent of years ago. My mom and I always enjoyed some holiday time making Christmas
cookies while sipping cream sherry. That precious time we spent laughing and sharing is one
of my favorite holiday memories, and, in her memory, I still get the cream sherry out when I
am baking.

If you want to buy a gift, here are a few ideas. Gift cards for food are great. Either from
a local grocery store or from a favorite restaurant, it will always be used. Or make up a
basket of all their favorite special jams, pickles, preserves, cookies, teas or coffees.

If your favorite senior enjoys concerts or sporting events, you can never go wrong with
providing tickets to an event they would enjoy. I like the idea of giving them a gift
certificate for a local handyman service. There is always something needing to be repaired
around their house or apartment.

As I mentioned, most of the older adults I know love to spend time with their family and
friends, so spending time with the senior in your life could be the best gift of all this
Christmas.

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