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  IN, OUT, OR AWAY
Spending quality time with the important women in your life is a wonderful and thoughtful way to cele- brate Mother’s Day. It doesn’t have to be your mother either, maybe it’s just friends getting together.
No matter what you plan to do, intentionally take time to appre- ciate and enjoy the moments you spend together.
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1. Send a Heartfelt Card or Letter – Your personal note is a thoughtful way to show how much you care and that they’re in your thoughts to create connection. Add a photo for a special smile.
• Visit a nearby park to enjoy a picnic or a leisurely stroll.
• Take a sports fan to see a live game.
• Go window shopping.
• Art lovers may enjoy visiting a near-
by museum.
• Entertainment could be more to
2. Send Flowers – Support local flower shops by calling to find out about their Mother’s Day delivery options. Be sure to let your florist know about hobbies that are of spe- cial interest to your mom.
their liking. Anything from the per-
forming arts, a movie, or the casino. • Enjoy their favorite hobby with them (like painting, golfing, yoga, garden-
ing, music).
• Be sure to take photos of your visit.
3. Schedule Regular Video Calling – Many are already using a smart phone and FaceTime or a laptop with Teams or Zoom. If you pur- chase a new device, such as an Echo or GrandPad, be sure to set it up for them.
Later you can print them out and make a memory book together.
Activities for Staying In – Enjoy one-on-one or with a group of family and friends.
• Cook their favorite meal or get take-
4. Set up a Medical Device – The personal emergency response system works within the home. The Miles for Memories G.P.S. watch tracks their actual location, in or out of the home. It requires a mobile line and allows for interaction with your loved one, special alarms, and more.
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• Throw a casual potluck party.
• Bake cookies or cook a favorite dish
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• Play their favorite music and com-
plete a puzzle together or play cards
or a board game.
• Read aloud from a book of their
4. Give Gift Cards for Favorite Services – Sign them up for a deliv- ery service and then treat them to a great meal with a gift certificate to a restaurant they love. Create a bouquet of gift cards for extra fun from shop- ping and activities to food and more. Your florist can even help you with this.
choice.
• Relax together and watch a favorite
movie or TV program.
• Share memories from stories to
photo albums.
• Make a memory book of new adven-
tures. Bring supplies you might need.
5. Create Custom Fun – Consider a photo album, calendar, blanket, or puzzle. Showcase special photos or events so your older adult can rem- inisce anytime. Common places to purchase include Shutterfly, Meijer, Walmart, or Walgreens.
One of the most important things is that they day be about those that you are with. Try to leave external influences out of the day and just make it special for those that are with you.
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