When a loved one is under the weather, it can be hard to figure out what sort of gift they might appreciate most. In our experience, any kind gesture is good enough, but we have put together a list of gift ideas in case you were wondering what to get to cheer up that special someone.
Something to Read
Gifting someone with a handpicked novel is a really thoughtful gesture. It shows you have put time and effort into choosing something they’ll like and your gift might provide them with a welcome escape from reality.
Something to Brighten up their Surroundings
Small changes to person’s surroundings can cheer someone up no end. Think flowers, a piece of art or perhaps even a scented candle or two, to brighten and freshen up the four walls they have to look at every waking hour of the day.
Something They Can Eat
If your loved one is bed-bound, they’ll appreciate delicious snacks arriving on their doorstep or a hearty supper being prepared for them. If the patient has undergone major surgery, do check with what they can and cannot eat and check food allergies, too, to make sure you get it just right. If the patient is recovering in our serviced apartments near Harley Street, each apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, meaning treating them to a delicious home-cooked meal couldn’t be easier.
Something They Can Do Indoors
Tied to their bed but normally abuzz with energy? Bring them a puzzle, craft kit or knitting needles and wool to get stuck into. Small tasks will occupy a busy mind and, hopefully, make them feel a little more normal.
Something Comfy to Wear
Spending days on end indoors can mean never getting dressed. Gift your pal with PJs that look a little like ordinary clothes so they can feel pulled together even when dressed in their warm and cosies.
Something to Look Forward to
Although gift vouchers might seem like a bit of a cop-out present, they really are greatly appreciated. Opt for something holistic – such as a massage, acupuncture or set of yoga lessons as a way to celebrate the end of their recovery period. Remember to make sure the expiry date isn’t too immediate as they might need to wait a while before they feel ready to head out and claim their treat.
Something Funny to Watch
Stand-up comedy can brighten up the dullest of days – even those spent under the weather, in the confines of a bedroom. If they have a DVD player, why not treat them to some new releases, alternatively, you could give them a Now TV subscription voucher to redeem instead?
Or, rather than gifting them with something, you could simply offer your time. Our Harley Street serviced apartments are spacious enough to entertain family and friends, so if that special someone who is feeling poorly post-surgery is booked in with us, sit by their bedside and while away the hours to make them feel revived and well-loved.