Father's Day can be a very special day for a dad. It is a day that offers the opportunity to show a father how much he means to his children, even if the children are grown adults and have children of their own. For a senior dad, the day can have added value because of the potential to add touches of nostalgia to the Father's Day presents. Father's Day gifts can also help to make amends when there have been strains in the relationship, offering a way forward with a new start in the relationship.
Senior Dad Outing
As a senior dad ages, he becomes less active physically active. An outing that meets the limits of the senior dad's mobility may be a great father's day gift because it may be his last one. The following year, he may not physically able to participate in such an outing. The outing depends on the senior dad's mobility level and could include more active outings, such as fishing or bowling to more sedate outings, such as hiking a trail or a canoe ride.
Refurbished Gift
A senior dad may be less able over the years to continue his hobbies. If there was a special item used in one of the senior dad's hobbies and the item has worn down over the years, such as a fishing pole that has collected dust for years, the item could be refurbished and presented as a gift wrapped in a ribbon. Some of the senior dad's early hobbies may need to be researched. For example, whittling was a popular hobby in years past.
Meal from the Past
Presenting a senior dad with a meal that has his favorite dishes from early in his life can be a memorable Father's Day gift. Some of these dishes may not be popular or even regularly available anymore. Some research may need to be done to see how meals in the past were prepared because preparation techniques have changed over the years. Leftover containers would help the dad keep the food for longer than just Father's Day.
Reflective Essay
A framed personal essay on why the dad has been important in the children's lives and what the senior dad means to them would make a memorable Father's day gift. This essay should include how times have changed since the senior dad was a parent, but why the senior dad's teachings have remained consistent through the changing times.
References
- "The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting;" Doug Hewitt; 2006
- "The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting;" Doug and Robin Hewitt; 2008
- Gifts.com: Father's Day
