Small Gestures, Big Impacts: How to Show A Senior Love

— showing it is another. As you age, much of your happiness comes from small reminders that you’ve created meaning and love for your friends and family. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right phrase, but a simple gesture can be worth a thousand words. Warm the heart of your older loved one with a simple gesture like a warm throw, a cup of cocoa, or their favorite LP to remind them of how much they matter. Check out our new infographic for some great ideas for how to show your favorite senior love!

Feeling love is one thing  showing it is another. As you age, much of your happiness comes from small reminders that you’ve created meaning and love for your friends and family. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right phrase, but a simple gesture can be worth a thousand words. Warm the heart of your older loved one with a simple gesture like a warm throw, a cup of cocoa, or their favorite LP to remind them of how much they matter. Check out our new infographic for some great ideas for how to show your favorite senior love!


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