The best gifts for the senior in your life!

The holiday season may be very different again this year but that doesn’t mean that it should be any less special.
With the global pandemic causing many people to be away from their family and friends, this holiday will be the perfect time to show the senior in your life how much they mean to you.
We have compiled a list of meaningful and useful gifts that will be perfect to give to the special senior in your life.
Meal preparation kits

With the cold weather and safety precautions in place, seniors may not feel comfortable dining at a restaurant. Meal preparation kits are a great way to ensure that your senior is getting a varied culinary experience. Hello Fresh, Chef's Plate and Good Food are some of the companies that offer pre-chopped meats and vegetables with easy to follow recipes to make healthy meals at home.
Grocery delivery system

Consider gifting your loved one a food delivery service so that they can avoid crowded spaces like grocery stores. There are many options on the market that will deliver groceries straight to your loved one’s door.
The great thing about having groceries delivered is that the senior in your life can remain independent while you have peace of mind knowing they are receiving the groceries and meals they need. Read more about the pros and cons of food delivery systems here.

Quarantine can be difficult on seniors as social isolation can take a toll on your loved one. Fortunately there are services available that specialize in senior companion care.
Give the gift of a companion who will come into the home to keep your relative company through social activities and personal care. Services include drop-in companionship, live-in or overnight assistance, grocery shopping, personal and homemaking as well as driving services.
What’s unique is that these services are all provided by mature caregivers who understand the aging process. Visit seniorsforseniors.ca to learn more about the range of services that can enrich the lives of seniors who live on their own. You can also purchase an e-gift card online or learn more by calling Seniors for Seniors at 1-844-339-8638.
Streaming services

A streaming service subscription is the perfect gift for the cinephile in your life. If your loved one doesn’t already have a streaming service, you can give a year-long subscription as a holiday gift. From Netflix to Amazon Prime to Criterion Channel, your relative will be entertained for hours watching television shows, movies, foreign films or documentaries.

Staying tidy need not be a difficult chore. Anyone with mobility issues, arthritis or sore muscles will appreciate receiving the iRobot Roomba. The iRobot uses sensors to navigate around the home using a 3-stage cleaning system that agitates, brushes and suctions floors. The iRobot can be scheduled up to 7x per week or will start cleaning simply by pressing CLEAN on the robot. The robot docks, recharges and will adjust to clean all types of floors such as carpet, tile, hardwood and laminate.

If your loved one has mobility issues, giving the gift of house cleaners can really help them a lot. Seniors for Seniors’ house cleaners will vacuum, clean kitchens and bathrooms, change bedding, do laundry and ironing, among other household tasks. The home cleaning services can be scheduled daily, weekly, monthly or whenever the occasion arises.
You can also purchase an e-gift card online or learn more by calling Seniors for Seniors at 1-844-339-8638.

Unlike a day at the spa, medical foot care services are health care related. People can develop serious foot problems as they age, which puts their health, independence and well-being at risk. Spectrum Health Care’s foot care nurses are specially trained to provide foot care treatment, education and support to the elderly and those with special diabetic foot care needs. They are able to provide treatment, information and support that assist in the promotion of healthy feet and healthy living - all in the comfort of your loved one’s home.
Purchase foot care gift certificates for your loved ones by calling 1-866-944-6378.
Seniors for Seniors and foot care gift certificates
Visit Spectrum’s online store to purchase a gift certificate. You can also purchase gift certificates over the phone. Please have your credit card information available when you call.
To purchase your gift certificate or to learn more, please call 1-844-339-8638.