Gift for combating memory loss

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Patrick Kucharson
November 21, 2023 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

 

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My attempt to make you smile
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Hi gift-givers! Today we highlight a gift that’ll motivate you to use your upcoming family get-togethers as opportunities to collaborate on future group gifts.

 

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Estimated read time: 2 minutes & 25 seconds

 

Gift idea time! Here’s a story of a
great gift to spark your creativity

 

The “family memory book" Gif:

My Dad was turning 90, and having memory issues.  We made him a book in which each family member has a page that contains photos of themself and a written memory they have about my Dad.  This way my Dad can look at the book and see who a relative is and read their lovely words about him.

Anonymous subscriber from Awesome Giftland

 

Why this gift is great

 

  • Group gift

  • Budget-friendly

  • Super thoughtful & meaningful - celebrates one’s life and their impact on the lives of others

 

Brainstorming your version of this gift

 

Family gatherings are great opportunities to pitch this gift to potential contributors  

Although most scrapbooks can be customized to accommodate photos and notes, I found two specific book options that seem to provide a ready-made template for this gift:

Potential gift-recipients beyond those experiencing memory loss:

  • Grandparents

  • Longtime co-workers

  • Those nearing the end of life

  • Those experiencing depression

  • Those who could use a self-esteem boost

This gift is similar to the 🎁 The “crowdsourced memories" Gift and the 🎁 The “remember when’s" Gift

 

Making this gift happen 

 

  • Who in your life might be experiencing memory loss or could use a reminder of the collective impact they’ve had on you and others? ____

  • When is your next family gathering when you can pitch this gift to potential contributors? ____

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  • Someone with a loved one experiencing memory loss

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My attempt to send
you off with a smile

 

 

Thankful for you trusting me to give you gift ideas,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

P.S. Who needs ideas for a holiday gift for a parent? Reply to this email and I’ll respond with some ideas.

 

Subscribers’ own versions
of BGC gifts

 

Have you been inspired by a gift idea shared in the BGC newsletter? It would be the highlight of my week to hear from you about it! Here’s who made my week:

I was a single mother for a number of years when my daughter was growing up and we became very close.  On my 50th birthday she gave me a collage of pictures (before digital) of my/our life.  To this day, almost 20 years later, it is on my wall in my office where I see it every day.  It is a treasure and was the most meaningful and heartwarming gift I ever received because I know it was made with love!

Janell

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