Gift Ideas

40 Gift Ideas for the Elderly

Here are some ideas for affordable gifts and Golden Carers homemade gifts.

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Abayomi Rag Doll

Beautiful and easy to make! Abayomi rag dolls are traditional of Africa and can be adapted to celebrate the native people of any country. They are also a lovely gift idea for any occasion.

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Gift Idea: Plant Arrangement

'Snake plant' or Sansevieria is a plant that can be easily grown even if you don't have a green thumb! It is hardy, needs little water and is forever green.

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Mosaic Saucepan Rest

Mosaic activities are creative, addictive and calming. Mosaics make any surface beautiful! They can be used as a saucepan and spoon rest, a teapot rest, or to sit a pot plant upon. This is a lovely activity for seniors, it's one the men will enjoy too.

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Wine Cork Boards

These look lovely in the kitchen or a bedroom and will last for many years. They can be used for photos, messages, reminders, grocery lists, and business cards. A wonderful activity for seniors in nursing homes.

DIY Painted Mugs

This activity is a great gift for anyone: it is easy to make and quite affordable. Here is an example on how it can be done - hopefully this will serve as inspiration for clients to make their own original project.

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No Sew Lavender Scented Sachets

Lavender sachets can be hung in wardrobes or placed in drawers or given as gifts to friends. This is a stimulating activity for seniors!

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Pin Cushion Gift Ideas

Consider this easy to make gift for Mother’s Day or for Volunteers. These pin cushions are fun to make!

Sand Bottles

Recycle bottles with sand and make them into vases and containers for knick-knacks.

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Gift Jar and Candle Holder

Celebrate Volunteers Day with a lunch or High Tea in their honor. You can make it extra especial if you give them an inexpensive gift; preferably made by the residents.

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Vase Jars

Vases are always in short supply at many facilities. This activity provides your clients with a lovely useful vase made from relatively inexpensive items.

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A Sweet for My Sweet Jars

A cute craft idea to sell on a stall or trading table.

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Epson Salt Bottles

Recycling bottles into vases or containers can be fun. This activity is an ideal gift for a friend, volunteer or family member.

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Homemade Cards for Mother's Day

There is nothing like a personalised Mother's Day card made with love! They are easy to make and require materials you can find around the place or your local discount store. There are no rules so let the imagination run wild.

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Recycled Glass Jars Candle Holders

They are easy to make and an ideal present for a friend or relative or perhaps a kind nurse or volunteer.

Recycled Puzzle Photo Frame

This is another great activity that can be offered as a present to someone close to you or to a volunteer/staff for their time and kindness.

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Daisy Photo Frame

Celebrate Mother's Day with beautiful floral decorations with photo centerpieces!

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Salt Dough Magnets

I find this activity very rewarding. Participants can have the pleasure of holding dough in their hands for fun; no need for gloves like when they are cooking.

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Picture Frame for Special Occasion

This is an easy craft that can be run over 2 craft sessions.

Scented Bath Salts

Easy and fun, this activity takes roughly one hour to make. This is an ideal inexpensive gift to make for a volunteer or to offer as a birthday gift.

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