Ways to Make Your Grandparents Feel Appreciated

Gunjan thakurJanuary 18, 2023

Family is our one safe place where we can always go to seek comfort and unconditional love. Living in hectic times often makes us forget to check in with our loved ones. That is especially true for seniors, including grandparents. Don’t let your grandma and grandpa feel left out of your family, but make them happier and more loved than ever before by spending more time with them. Showing them you care will be precious to them and break down their monotonous life. Need ideas to show your grandparents you care? We have a few to warm up their hearts.

Call them every week

How often do you keep in touch with your family? Do you talk to them once a month or even less than that? We understand everyone is busy, but even with the most hectic schedule, one can afford to spare 10 minutes for a conversation with grandparents. Make it a habit to call your grandma and grandpa at least once a week. Their schedules will be more flexible, so find a loophole in yours to make it a habitual call every Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon. Check up on their health, ask if they need assistance, and don’t forget to say you love them.

Invite them to family gatherings

Family lunches on Sundays are usually the time to visit your parents and spend quality time together. Whether you’re going to your parents’ house or planning a family outing to a restaurant, don’t forget to invite your grandparents. They will enjoy your company and the company of your kids. Socialising isn’t as easy in the old days, which is why they will enjoy every family gathering. It will make them feel included and cared for instead of left out and neglected.

Buy them sentimental gifts

When shopping for presents for the elderly, don’t buy the first thing you come across, just to speed up the process. Your grandparents deserve commitment and dedication, so give them something they’ll cherish forever. How about a family portrait taken by a professional photographer? During one of your family gatherings, hire a professional photographer who is an expert in family photography to take a photo of the entire family. Develop a large format photo they’ll frame and hang on the living room wall.

Send birthday cards

Birthdays become less of a party as we grow older. Many people start feeling too old and don’t welcome birthdays with plenty of joy. Change that, by sending your grandparents funny birthday cards. Ensure they arrive on time if you cannot be with them on that day. Write a personal note to add a touch of sentimentality and show them you love them more than the pre-written text in the card says.

Go on vacation together

Is it time for another family vacation? Do you plan to invite your parents and their parents? We hope the answer is yes because that’s one of the best ways to show your grandparents you love them and care for them. Plan the entire vacation and tell them when to be at the airport. If you can afford it, pay for them too to make it a wonderful surprise and offer them the enjoyment they’ve earned. Before you book the trip, check if they’re allowed to travel long-distance and if there are any climates that they would not be able to withstand.

Help them around the house

Chores are often the biggest challenge for the elderly. Vacuuming, dusting unreachable areas, and maintaining the backyard soon become the most challenging chores for older people. During your weekly check-ins, ask if your grandparents need assistance around the house. They’ll often say they’re fine on their own, but that’s worth checking for yourself. Feeling helpless and old is often very painful, so they will be in denial, making you think they can do everything. Visit them and offer to come by once a week to sort out all the challenging chores. Not only will you make their house cosier, but you’ll spend quality time together too.

Grandparents deserve all the love and support in the world. If you’re looking for ways to show them how much you love and appreciate them, the suggestions mentioned above will be invaluable. All they need is to see you want to be involved in their lives and be there for them to prevent loneliness. As long as you call them regularly, invite them to family gatherings and help them out when they need it the most, they will never feel unappreciated.