An accident or illness often takes a lot of time to leave behind. If
someone you love has been recuperating from an accident or is on the
path to recovery from an illness, the least you could do is to encourage
the person to get well soon.
Though nothing beats the efficacy of encouraging words delivered in
person, you can always send gift baskets in case you are unable to come
and visit that loved one. However, unlike gifts for other occasions, you
need to put a lot of thought while selecting get well gift baskets.
If you are in a dilemma about what to choose and what to steer clear of
on such an occasion, here are some factors to keep in mind in order to
make a good choice.
Flowers
To begin with, remember that you don’t need to invest a lot and buy
flashy gifts. Rather, it’s the thought behind your gift that really
matters. You gift should cheer up the patient and make him/her feel
loved and cared for. Flowers often top the list of get well soon gifts
and you too can opt for a flower gift basket to convey your heartfelt
wishes. You can let a personalized get well soon card accompany your
unique gift basket, which would suit both the patient and the occasion
well.
However, before you check online gift stores to buy flowers, make
sure that your intended recipient loves flowers. It would also be
prudent to check if s/he suffers from any allergies and if s/he does, it
would be advisable to steer clear of flowers that could worsen the
condition.
Tasty treats
Foods are yet another of those excellent get well gift ideas.
However, unlike gourmet delicacies that you might buy for other
occasions, you need to shop differently when buying get well soon gifts.
Fresh fruits, dried fruits, cookies, soups, green tea/lemon tea/ginseng
tea etc are some gifts that you might consider buying.
You may also check what your recipient’s favorite food items are, and
bring some of those packed in a customized gift basket. These could
include anything from chocolate raisins, and mixed nuts, to candy
grapefruits, honey roasted pistachios, caramel raspberry popcorn and
more. But before buying any of these food items, it’s advisable to get
them approved by the medical professional treating your intended
recipient.
After all, you surely don’t want to bring a gift that would end up
making the person sicker! Once the doctor approves your gifts, you can
buy favorite food treats or healthy food items, which are sure to be
appreciated by the patient.
If you wish to give something that would give your recipient company,
you might get a cute and cuddly teddy bear, along with other items like
a coffee mug, some food treats etc. Some of you might think that teddy
bears are for kids but you never know what comfort and joy a teddy can
bring even to an adult! So, take the bear-y route to bring wishes of
health and happiness in your recipient’s life.
Puzzles and Magazines
Puzzles, magazines, and other reading materials are some get-well
gift ideas worth consideration. Since killing time is often an uphill
task when one is recovering from an illness or injury, such things can
keep the mind occupied, and keep feelings of loneliness at bay.
However, you need to take the patient's interests into consideration
when buying magazines to encourage him/her to read them. It’s also
important to ensure that your recipient is well enough to do puzzles or
else, such gifts might end up being a source of frustration rather than
delight.
So, consider what suits your recipient the best, and then buy a get
well soon gift that suits your budget and is sure to bring a smile on
the lips of your loved one treading the road to recovery.
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