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SENIOR CONSULTATION BY PAMELA TRONETTI, DO, AGSF
Pamela Tronetti, DO,
AGSF, PMC Senior
Services Medical
Director

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10 things that your older loved ones really want
A lovely couple came to
my office and told me about
downsizing from their fourbedroom house to a mobile home. "We
took decades of Christmas presents
to the thrift shop," the husband said.
"Margarita makers, tie organizers, exercise balls, tea sets. Probably thousands
of dollars' worth of stuff."
It got me thinking about what to buy
for that special 75-year-old on your
Christmas list. Luckily, my patients have
told me what they would like to receive,
so I'll share it with you.

1

Restaurant gift certificates.
Pick one they frequent, and maybe
a few new places to explore. Buy a
calendar and attach one to each month
of the year-that gives them something
to look forward to.

2

Gas, drugstore and grocery
cards. Practical and appreciated, they can be attached to a
greeting card or an edible treat.

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3

A new phone. Seniors should
have a cordless phone in the
kitchen, bedroom, TV room
and anywhere else they spend their
time. For safety's sake, update
these lifelines.

4

Catalogs with an attached
gift card. Be a kid again. Sit
together and order practical
gifts (flannel sheets) or something
just for fun (a new radio).

5

A massage. Believe it or not,
this is at the top of many people's
wish list. Choose wisely. Pick a
massage therapist with the medical
knowledge to treat seniors and a table
or massage chair that is accessible.

6

An alternative medicine visit.
My patients would like to try
acupuncture or chiropractic
care but are afraid of the cost. Do the
homework to choose a reputable practitioner and schedule an appointment.

8

A new mattress. Could all the
kids and grandkids pitch in to
replace that 20-year-old brick?
Something like a memory foam or
adjustable bed may be the ticket to a
good night's sleep.

9

Theme baskets. If you think
a gift card is too impersonal,
put together a basket of useful and appreciated items. Dietary
supplements like vitamins, calcium
and fiber would become a basket of
health. Favorite foods like dried fruit,
premium crackers and nuts could be
a basket of treats. Even a cooler of
frozen seafood or steaks would be an
eye-popping present.

10

Vintage radio and
TV shows. Lucille Ball,
Jackie Gleason, Burns and
Allen, Fibber McGee and Molly-their
classic shows are all available through
catalogs and websites. Make sure you
know the media format your seniors
prefer. Do they still have a VCR, or
have they graduated to DVDs or Bluray? Do they have a CD player? Radio
shows and audiobooks are especially
good for seniors with visual loss. n

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HOLIDAY GIFTS

Paid dues. Pick up the tab for
their favorite club or organization (e.g., Historical Society,
Elks). This keeps your loved ones
active and involved in the community.



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