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Friday, December 16, 2005

Comforting Christmas Gift Ideas
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Are you looking for comforting holiday gift ideas for someone you care about? Here are some great ideas!

Consider these gifts for loved ones suffering from arthritis pain:
  • Heating pad
  • Ice bag or gel packs
  • Handheld massagers or vibrating massagers
  • Joint wraps
  • Magnetic wraps and insoles
  • Infrared scarfs, socks or comforter
How about these gifts for your friend or relative dealing with back pain?
  • Room fresheners or candles for aromatherapy
  • Bath oils and skin lotions that sooth and relax
  • Herbal teas to help unwind
  • Herbal pillows that can be placed in freezer or microwave
  • Car seat pad or lumbar support
  • Grabber for reaching things that fall
  • Supportive pillows that cradle the neck
  • Body pillows
These are great stocking stuffers for anyone, but really nice for those people dealing with pain management:
If you lack funds to shop, perhaps you can offer a gift of your time. Give a certificate worth an hour or two of your time to watch children so a parent or caregiver can have some "ME time" to relax and ease their pain. You will be surprised how much this can help someone feel better!!

If you are not into watching children, how about offering to assist in running errands, or housecleaning, maybe offer to drive someone to an appointment when they can go alone? How thoughtful is that??

If you have a friend or loved one who is unable to get out, you might consider giving some craft supplies, or crossword puzzle books, hobby items--anything they can use to focus their attention and keep busy. This helps to fight depression and boredom.

Ok...These are some ideas to help you out!!! Now can you think of something that I haven't listed?

Related Topics: How To Choose Healthy Holiday Gifts, Holiday Gifts for Everyone

Posted by: Indie Cooper-Guzman, RN at 7:59 PM

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks you for Gift Ideas...Really I mean it. I was looking for something for someone in terrible back pain and who is always complaining about stuff falling on Floor and he is unable to pick it. "Grabber" to pickup stuff from Floor is a GREAT Idea, I know he's gonna love it !.

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