Ageing parents

stek

no details here but me Da is 70 odd and me ma not far behind..everyone is just about solvent so ok there..
their not into traveling but we would spend heaven to see that everything is ok for them.
any ideas for a nice treat?

Wibbs

Have you asked them?

mad m

Cruise maybe?

I think your better to get something that means something to them.
Fancy things don't impress the people I know from that generation.

My dad would love another heap of junk vintage tractor and enough cash to restore her. He'd get a year of top priority mantalk time out of that.:D

My mum always has a new idea on improvements to the homestead.
Even the smallest thing makes her glow with happiness.

bnagrrl

We had a surprise 60th for my mum a few years ago; we got a kind of autograph book and on the night had each guest write a message to my mum. We also took photos of all the guests with mum, then matched the photo to the message and made a really nice little keepsake book that meant a lot to my mum.

70 is quite a milestone, if you thought your parents would like it you could hold a similar large family/close friends gathering.

Another idea... get old family photos restored and put in a really nice album or get home movies put on a dvd.

I think something sentimental will mean more to your folks than a big expensive gesture... that's my experience with the parental units anyway

owenmakken

When my parents reached that age we got some home help for them, its great really because its very practical and helpful for them.
and they don't have to be completely immobile or anything but its kinda preparing for them as the years wear on.

beth-lou

Research your family tree on both sides, get it framed, see what you can find out about old family members and put it together in an albulm with photos.

SuperGrover

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