Senior Helpers provides many in-home, care-giving services for the elderly in the Chicago, Illinois area. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are provided by bonded and insured care givers all of whom pass a National background check. If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Belmont Harbor, Bucktown, Chicago, DePaul, Downtown, Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue, Near North, Near North Side, North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Water Tower Place and the surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with impeccable references. Home health care for your elderly loved ones is never an easy choice, but we can promise we will do our best to make it as painless as possible. From our family to yours we sincerely thank you for considering Senior Helpers of Chicago Home Health Care Company. For more information, please visit: http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago.

1. Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Chicago, Illinois, Shares The Best
Gifts for Seniors
'Do' and 'Don't' Gifts for the Elderly
The elderly can be the most difficult people to shop for during the holidays. Selecting
appropriate gifts for seniors means being mindful of certain restrictions and limitations, so that
the gift that you give can be enjoyed.
Don't give these food gifts:
Candy, nuts, salty snacks, taffy, popcorn, specialty coffee, caramel corn and sweets
Many seniors suffer from diabetes, digestive issues and weak teeth. Many senior have
dentures. Candy, nuts and sweets may hurt their teeth. Many candies are sticky and difficult to
chew. Diabetics, of course, must restrict their sugar intake. Nuts and popcorn are difficult to
digest and aggravate Irritable Bowel Syndrome, colon problems, diverticulitis and other
digestive issues. Salty snacks and caffeine are unhealthy for seniors with high blood pressure,
circulation problems and heart disease. Salty snacks are hard on the teeth.
Do give these food gifts:
Herbal teas, vitamin drinks, hot cocoa, low-sodium crackers, Pepperidge Farm crackers (made
with healthier ingredients), soft, non-sticky candies made with Splenda, mints and hard candy
Do give these helpful gifts:
Senior citizens may have difficulty seeing and hearing things clearly. Many elderly people love
to read, but lack the visual acuity. Instead of giving books with fine print that are difficult to see
and read, look for these entertainment alternatives:
• . . . . . .books with large print
• . . . . . .large coffee table books with nice illustrations
• . . . . . .book magnifier for reading
• . . . . . .large print crossword and word puzzle books
• . . . . . .books on CD, a
• . . . . . .folding lap table or desk
• . . . . . .desk lamp
• . . . . . .audio CDs with a portable CD player
• . . . . . .Ipod or Mp3 player preloaded with grandma's favorite gospel, country or classical
music favorites. [The mp3 player is perfect because the ear-buds fit right into her ear
and she can easily adjust the volume.]
Do give these practical, comfort gifts:

2. Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Chicago, Illinois, Shares The Best
Gifts for Seniors
• . . . . . .warm, soft blanket (Senior citizens are almost always cold, no matter the temperature
at which the heat is set. Many elderly persons will not turn up the thermostat because
they are concerned about the cost of gas and electricity.) [Polar fleece, micro plush and
micro fiber blankets wash up very nicely.]
• . . . . . .robe and slippers
• . . . . . .hat, scarf and gloves (Many senior men are balding or have thinning hair. They catch
cold easily. A warm, knitted cap and scarf make ideal gifts.)
• . . . . . .massaging back pillow or neck roll
• . . . . . .heated, massaging foot bath
Any and all of these gifts will be most welcomed by every senior on your gift list.
About Senior Helpers:
Senior Helpers provides many in-home, care-giving services for the elderly in the Chicago,
Illinois area. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their
independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are
provided by bonded and insured care givers all of whom pass a National background check.
If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Belmont Harbor, Bucktown, Chicago,
DePaul, Downtown, Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue,
Near North, Near North Side, North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Water Tower Place and the
surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with impeccable references. Home health care
for your elderly loved ones is never an easy choice, but we can promise we will do our best to
make it as painless as possible. From our family to yours we sincerely thank you for considering
Senior Helpers of Chicago Home Health Care Company. For more information, please visit:
http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago.