How to Honor Your Mom This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to get creative about how you’re going to show your mother just how appreciated and loved she is. Regardless of how much or how little you have to spend, you can find a gift that leaves her delighted. Some popular choices for senior moms on Mother’s Day include:

A recipe book

Over the years your elderly parent has probably come up with quite a few recipes that the family loves. Start by writing out or typing up these recipes, and then laminate them and bind them together into a recipe book. Your senior will enjoy thumbing through the various dishes that are unique to her family, and the book can become a treasured family possession for generations to come.

Have everyone in the family write letters 

For a touching and sentimental gift, ask everyone in the family (grandkids, siblings, and others) to write a letter touching on some of the favorite memories they’ve shared with mom or grandma. Talk about some of the traits they most admire in her, and include other sweet thoughts. This will be an instant day brightener, and gives your senior something to enjoy on days when she needs a boost.

Plant her favorite flower in her honor

If your elderly parent adores gardenias, lilies, or other flowers, plant some in her honor either in her garden or in the garden in your home. The cheerful blooms are the perfect way to show your love for her. Those who care for elderly individuals explain that thoughtful gifts from the heart are the most meaningful for seniors on Mother’s Day.

Make something crafty

Get the children in the family together to make a special gift for Grandma, whether it is needlework, a quilt, or another kind of craft. She will appreciate the love and attention that went into making the gift and will display it proudly. 

Let her pick how to spend a day

Those who care for seniors explain that time is often the best gift of all. More than anything else, your elderly loved one wants to spend time with her family. Make this happen by having her pick out a few activities she would like to do that day, and then gather everyone together to do them. Whether she wants to go to lunch, see a movie, or go antiquing, the time together is precious.