Tuesday, December 8, 2015



It’s time to toss the pumpkins and drag out that big box of holiday decorations! Just as turkey and Thanksgiving go together, so do the holidays and presents. This time of year can be joyous and wonderful, but it can also be terrifying, especially if you have no clue what to get your elderly loved ones who seem to have it all?!

If you worry about an aging loved-one who is living independently, the perfect gift idea could be staring you in the face! By gifting your loved one with Life Alert Protection’s emergency pendant you’re giving them more than just some emergency medical alert device; you’re giving them the gift of secure independence with a known trusted name! While wearing Life Alert’s emergency pendant, your loved one can receive an emergency medical response fast with one touch of a button, no matter what their life threatening emergency may be. Whether it’s a home invasion, a home fire or a serious fall, Life Alert Protection can guarantee your loved one gets the best from their advanced personal protection. With over 25 years in the personal emergency response industry, you can feel confident that your gift of Life Alert is one of quality. This year, don’t give a gift that will end up lost or tossed, give the gift of unparalleled safety with Life Alert Protection. 

Now that we have your venerable loved ones protected for the holidays and all year around, let’s look at other gifts that they may enjoy and will not have you feeling overwhelmed in finding the perfect gift for your parents or grandparents. Thanks to HubPages[1] they have compiled a list of great holiday gifts that are sure to please even the pickiest of gift receivers! 

Gift Certificates Senior’s May Appreciate and Use:
•Veterinarians 

•Pharmacies

•Hairdressers

•Pet food stores

•Movie Theaters

Simple Gifts a Senior Always Appreciates:
• Battery recharger.
• Grocery or produce delivery.
• Prescription pick-up.
• Pay the newspaper or cable bill.
• Breakfast or lunch out with a grandchild.
• A prepaid phone card and a new phone book filled with family and friend’s phone numbers.
• Take their car for a wash and wax.
• Pay someone to do their yard work.
• Pay someone to clean their house every week.

Useful gardening accessories can make fantastic gifts:
•Garden kneelers can prevent knee-pain while weeding.

•Ergonomic gardening tools, including clippers, are easier for older hands to use.

•Comfortable gloves and garden clogs can extend the time spent in the garden.

•Lightweight hoses are easier to coil up and put away.

•Plant markers and packs of seeds are always appreciated!

With these helpful tips, you are sure to hit your gift giving out of the park! However, if you are looking to give more than just a simple gift, present your aging loved one with a gift that will keep giving everyday with Life Alert Protection! Under the safety of Life Alert’s emergency pendant, your loved one can receive an emergency medical response fast with one touch of a button. Never again will you have to worry that they will be tossed to the ground like torn wrapping paper yelling, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”  Instead, they simply push the button on their pendant and help will be sent fast. Even better, Life Alert’s highly efficient dispatch team is available 24/7, which means your loved one can have the best in personal protection all day, every day; now that’s a gift! Bring joy to your family this Christmas with Life Alert Protection! To learn more about all the wonderful services from Life Alert that make great gifts, call 1-800-513-2934 for a Free Brochure.

Works Cited:

1.       “Original Gift Ideas for Seniors Who Don’t Want Anything.” HubPages. 2 December 2015.


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