Comfort
- A soft throw blanket or lap rug
- Warm non-slip slippers or bed socks
- A cosy dressing gown
- A good hand cream or lip balm
- A cushion for their favourite chair
Treats
- Their favourite biscuits, chocolates or lollies (check any dietary needs with the staff first)
- Nice tea, a special mug that’s easy to hold
- NZ honey or a jar of good jam
- Fresh flowers or an easy-care pot plant
Things to do
- Large-print books, puzzles or crosswords
- Audiobooks or a simple radio
- A jigsaw with big pieces
- Colouring books and pencils
- A bird feeder outside the window, if the rest home allows
Family and memories
- A printed photo book, with names written under each face
- A calendar with family birthdays and photos
- A recorded message or song from the grandkids
- A framed photo of the whole family
The gift that keeps arriving
A Resthome TV subscription turns the TV in their room into a window on the family. After the presents are opened, the photos, videos and messages keep coming, from every grandchild, cousin and friend, all year. It’s $169 per year, and you can give it as a gift from the whole family.