Gifting an Elderly

Elderly people enjoy gifts only if they can really make use of them.

So it is necessary to know their likes and dislikes, habits and to some extent their unfulfilled wishes.

It may not be possible to do exactly what the elders may enjoy, but it is easy to find out through normal conversations about what they would love to have or do.

Here are a few ideas of what elders may love to have:

1. Phones that have magnified letters and numbers and display on screen.

2. Games they enjoy.

3. Subscription for regular massage

4. Ticket to a concerts or events they love

5. Coupons to eat out

6. Gift vouchers to buy whatever they want

7. Book/DVD/Audio books of their choice

These are a few ways to show your love to your elders and make them feel how much you care.  They would also let you know of their experience which will be mutually satisfying.  You can choose gifts that can create long term memories and can really make their life a bit easier and happier.

One of the ways to show that you care is to choose gifts that really convey that you care.  It is as simple as that.  Otherwise gifting will remain just a ritual or routine.

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After all, gifts are meant to be memorable and memories are everlasting. Aren't they?

Vasantha

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*** NOTE ***
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Why not gift yourself?

Ever cared about gifitng yourself? All of us give gifts to our loved ones on many occasions. We cherish those shared moments of joy. The glint in the eye of the receiver is priceless. Imagine how someone would feel at the time of receiving a gift at the most unexpected moment. You deserve it once in a while. Try giving a gift to yourself. It may be as trivial as the ticket for that concert you have not been able to enjoy, or the long time dream of visiting that dream destination. With the spring on your feet and that peppy song on your lips, try gifting yourself!

Miracle in my life on New Year's Day

This New Year's Day has turned out to be one of the most memorable days in my life. I am sharing here a miracle that happened in my life on this (2008) New Year's day.

Trying to earn some additional income, I had been trying ways of working online. I had accepted a new online job offer with a foreign employer just a month ago in December. It was a good offer and I have been put on training. I was pleasantly surprised when the first month's salary arrived in the middle of Decemeber itself. Pleased with this timely reward for all that strained efforts and long hours I have put in, I renewed my efforts with full vigor.

The New Year's day begain with prayers and greetings. The first thing I saw in my mail box was the news that my second month's salary had been doubled and already been credited to my account! What would I call it? This is nothing short of a miracle for me. I have heard people say it, but now I say with all certainty, miracles do happen!

Vasantha

Miracles in our lives

I am a believer of miracles, as they have happened a few times in my life. I will share one here.

On a public holiday our family of six including small kids the Muttukkadu back waters of the famous Marina beach in Chennai, South India. After a joyful day at around 5-30 in the evening we set out to catch the bus for our return trip. a sudden heavy downpour drenched us and there was no sight of the bus. The evening began to be windy, chilling and dark. Cars and other vehicles were whizzing past us that prompted me to say "how nice if we get a ride in any of these cars!".
Phew! A white jeep that went past us in our homeward direction stopped and the reversed slowly and stopped in front of us. To our surprise, a voice called, "Are you headed towards Thiruvanmiyur?"
That was exactly our destination where we could take another bus to our home. Needless to say we had a safe and comfortable journey back. The two male occupants of the Jeep quickly made space for the six of us by rearranging some of their things. They were doctors who were returning after being on vigil at the car rally nearby. I recall this incident with gratitude till this day.

If you have come across such miracles, however small, share it here.

Vasantha

GIFTING

Gifting - Have you experienced this?
When it comes to gifts, have you ever thought beyond the usual stuff like Diamonds, jewels, books and Gizmos?

Why not Holiday package, Vacations, Treatments, Insurance, Study courses, Subscriptions and Services? Have you ever given or received one of these?

It would be interesting to know and share the emotions and excitement connected with this diffeent way of giving and receiving gift.

Feelings are the same wherever in the world we are; so come on, let us share them!

Vasantha