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Post by hosschick on Mar 24, 2016 5:38:40 GMT
My FIL recently passed away. It was not unexpected and he was 96 years old. For the past year and a half, one woman has been an amazing caregiver to him. She's been there nearly every day, helping with anything from meals and laundry to bathroom duties, but her biggest gift has been her companionship. FIL loved her company and she him. We'd like to give her some sort of gift to help express our appreciation for all she's done, but I'm drawing a blank. I'd like something more creative than a plant. FIL himself isn't leaving much behind, so I can't really think of anything of his to give (we'd be happy to, just can't think of anything).
Any suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 5:43:33 GMT
Money. I would think 2 weeks pay would be good.
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Post by peanutterbutter on Mar 24, 2016 5:47:23 GMT
A picture, a letter expressing your thanks and positive thoughts about her (with a copy to her employer if she was paid? couldn't tell if this was paid care or a friend) and a gift card or two for fun/relaxing things.
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Post by paigepea on Mar 24, 2016 5:58:11 GMT
Do you have a jewelry store like Blue Ruby. We got our caregiver a necklace (it's very nice costume jewelry) plus a cash bonus on her last milestone and she really appreciated the sentiment.
For other occasions we've bought her g/c for massage therapy. We've also done g/c for a restaurant so she can take her and her few closest friends out to dinner - but that doesn't seem as personal as a piece of jewellery, imo.
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Post by lancermom on Mar 24, 2016 12:17:36 GMT
She may not be able to accept a gift. Our company has strict rules. The office that we have in town has the caregivers turn in any gift cards and then end of year they do drawings. It really stinks of you ask me. So if you give to her ask first what policy is with her location. If nothing, does she travel to different houses? Maybe a gas card. Or a card where she can stop for lunch. It doesn't hurt Aldo to write to the corporate level about her. Our director is kinda a putz when it comes to recognition. (So maybe her office and corporate?). Maybe even a donation to a charity of her choice in honor of her.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 12:45:07 GMT
Money if she is able to accept it. Caregivers are notoriously underpaid.
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Post by hosschick on Mar 24, 2016 14:42:41 GMT
Thank you for the ideas; I'll share them with dh's sister. My first thought was money since she'll be earning less until she has another client, but I was afraid that would seem too impersonal. Maybe even a donation to a charity of her choice in honor of her. This is a particularly wonderful option for those unable to receive gifts. |
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