{"id":9464,"date":"2016-06-03T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=9464"},"modified":"2017-09-19T14:06:51","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T19:06:51","slug":"fathers-day-gifts-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/06\/fathers-day-gifts-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Father’s Day Gifts for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Father’s Day Gifts for Seniors\"Father's<\/h1>\n

Father\u2019s Day falls on Sunday, June 19th <\/sup>this year, which means you have a little more than two weeks to come up with a gift that will delight your dad. If your father is one of those great guys who drops hints or comes right out and tells you what he\u2019d like, consider yourself lucky. Everyone else can use a little help with ideas that are fun, functional, and special enough for Dad\u2019s big day. Here are some of our favorite Father\u2019s Day gifts for seniors.<\/p>\n

Help Dad stay connected<\/h2>\n

Give your dad a tablet and show him how to use Skype or FaceTime to video chat with family and friends. Then make it a point to reach out to him from time to time. Bundle in one of the many new tech guidebooks for seniors (there are options for Android tablets and the iPad<\/a><\/strong>) to help him keep up with the news, find his favorite music online, and build his own worlds with the Minecraft Pocket Edition app.<\/p>\n

Make \u201csomeday\u201d this Father\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s probably something your father has talked about trying \u201cmaybe someday.\u201d It could be cooking, wine appreciation, woodcarving, or tango dancing. Whatever he\u2019s interested in, you can move someday up a little with a gift certificate to beginner classes<\/a> <\/strong>in his area of interest. Talk with the instructor or school beforehand to make sure their class offerings mesh well with your dad\u2019s schedule, experience, and mobility level.<\/p>\n

Help Dad live better and look good<\/h2>\n

Most of us need a little boost as we age, and most of us would rather not call attention to that fact with bulky or unfashionable gear. Gift your dad a fashion statement that also lends him a hand. It could be a designer watch with an easier-to-read display, stylish sunglasses that offer great protection against glare, or a rustic walking stick that lends a Highland flair to evening strolls. If it looks good, he\u2019s more likely to use and enjoy it.<\/p>\n

Make new memories of familiar places<\/h2>\n

If your dad hasn\u2019t been to his old neighborhood in a while and it\u2019s still a good place to visit, make a day of stopping by places he remembers fondly. Stroll or drive the block where his first house was. Go to the burger place where he and his pals used to meet after school. Take the grandkids to the park he used to play in. Take lots of keepsake photos as you go.<\/p>\n

Dish out his favorite foods<\/h2>\n

Can your dad eat whatever he wants? If he can, or if you can work with his dietary needs, you and your family can treat Dad to a day of his favorite dishes at each meal. Even better, track down\u00a0an old family recipe<\/a><\/strong> he hasn\u2019t eaten\u00a0in a while (maybe his grandmother\u2019s pineapple cake or your cousin\u2019s ratatouille) and surprise him with a culinary trip down memory lane.<\/p>\n

Do something silly<\/h2>\n

Is your dad one of those guys who always says he doesn\u2019t want anything for Father\u2019s Day? If so, try something completely off the wall. Show up with a collection of water guns for a spray battle<\/a><\/strong> in the backyard or hand out an assortment of kids\u2019 musical instruments for a Father\u2019s Day jam session. These are low-cost, high fun potential ways to make your dad\u2019s day special without a lot of fuss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Father’s Day Gifts for Seniors Father\u2019s Day falls on Sunday, June 19th this year, which means you have a little more than two weeks to come up with a gift that will delight your dad. If your father is one of those great guys who drops hints or comes right out and tells you what he\u2019d like, consider yourself lucky. 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