Valentine's Day expression can be timeless
Although we often associate Valentine's Day with images of youth - Cupid and young lovers, children's homemade cards and candy hearts - it can also be a perfect time of year to send loving thoughts to the elderly people in our lives.
A traditional Valentine's Day card is one possibility, but according to Beverly Healthcare, a nursing home company, there are many creative ways to convey your loving greetings to a special older relative or friend.
- Visits - A personal visit can be one of the most appreciated gifts. Another thoughtful idea is to offer to drive an elderly friend or neighbor to visit a spouse or loved one in a nursing home. Often, lack of transportation keeps elderly spouses from visiting as often as they'd like, so play Cupid and help an older couple spend this special day together.
- Video or audiotape - If you can't visit in person, show your loved one how much you care by making a video or audiotape. Make it extra special by including the entire family on the tape, or call up old friends and ask them to say something as well.
- Photos - Look for old photos that your loved one might not have seen recently. For Valentine's Day, a framed wedding photo might be especially touching and appropriate.
If there's no special elderly relative or friend in your life, consider reaching out to residents of a nursing home in your neighborhood.
And don't forget to recognize the caregivers who work with your elderly loved ones every day.
So this year, while planning your own Valentine's Day celebration, remember your elder loved ones, remind them how much they are loved.
North American Precis Syndicate
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