Give the Gift of Time for an 80th Birthday

It sounds cliche, but the gift of time may be best gift you can give for an 80th birthday. Some seniors have difficulty running errands and completing household tasks. Others simply enjoy the company of others. Why not spend the day with your grandmother or grandfather as a gift? Here are some things you can do.

• Play chauffeur for the day and take your grandparent to the post office, grocery store or to a nice dinner.
• Take care of chores around the house such as mowing the lawn, vacuuming the carpets or fixing a leaky faucet.
• Stay in, cook dinner and enjoy a nice chat with each other. Don't forget the birthday cake!