Many seniors don’t want to celebrate their birthdays with big lavish parties; they are most happy being surrounded by the friends and family who they care about most. So to make your grandma’s approaching birthday something special, instead of having an extensive guest list; think about what she’d really like to do to celebrate her birthday. Check out upcoming events in Boston and see if there’s a symphony, play, or even a movie that you know your grandma would enjoy. Organize to have her closest friends and family get together to take in the show together, and then go out after for a nice meal at a favorite restaurant, sit down for an evening of cocktails, or grab coffee at a Boston coffee house. Your grandmother will appreciate the thought that has gone into organization of a special birthday that is well-suited to her specific interests, and will love the chance just to spend time with those who mean the most to her.

With many seniors, it’s not about the gifts or the grand gestures; it’s about the quality time with those they love on their birthdays.

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