Father's Day
10 Father's Day Gift Ideas for Retired Dads
One of the realities of growing up is seeing your parents get older. As our fathers age and retire, there’s this innate sense of reclusiveness from the rush of life. Though children can love their fathers and surprise them with gifts on any day of the year, the concept of 'Father’s Day' is dedicated to appreciating the contribution, love, care, and sacrifice of fathers worldwide in a special way. Here are 10 great gift ideas for fathers who have retired.
Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas to Make Retired Dads Happy
Personalized Photo Album
Back in the early days, printed photos were the deal. One of the coolest gifts that can be given this Father’s Day is a customized album with photos. It can be from his childhood, marriage, kids and grandkids, and all the memorable phases of his life.
To make it extra special, include captions and handwritten notes with each photo. That way it will be even more special and hold sentimental value.
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Comfortable Recliner or Arm Chair
Another great idea for Father’s Day could be gifting a comfortable recliner or an armchair to the elderly dad. Recliners and armchairs are great relaxation options. Choose one that will best fit the existing furniture of the house and that your father would appreciate using. Make sure it fits well in the living room or on the balcony.
This can be a great way to show appreciation and ensure comfort for your father.
Subscription to Magazine or Newspaper
Have you noticed that every dad loves to read newspapers or magazines? Try and find out what interests them. And based on their interest, buy them a monthly or yearly subscription to a magazine or newspaper. It will keep them busy and happy at the same time.
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Gardening Set
Speaking of hobbies, gardening can be another great option to explore. If your father’s place has a front yard or expansive terrace, then a set of gardening tools can be a perfect gift idea for a late hobby.
There are several gardening sets available, depending on the type and budget. For starters, consider getting basic gardening tools like cutting, pruning, and shearing tools. Include a durable gardening towel and kneeling pad for extra comfort.
If you want to add more to the list, consider setting up an entire gardening space. If it’s the front yard, make a separate area, pick out a set of flowers or vegetables that your father might be interested in cultivating, and get going from there. This simple hobby will not only make way for a productive time-pass but will also contribute to the environment.
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Fitness Tracker
As our fathers grow older, there is a need for them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise. And what better way to get them into fitness than by gifting them a fitness tracker watch? It can be either a fitness-oriented tracker or a smartwatch, as most smartwatches have dedicated fitness functions.
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Father's Day: Daraz launches campaign to honour fatherhood
E-commerce platform Daraz Bangladesh has started a campaign to celebrate Father's Day 2021.
Father's Day honours fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Most countries, including Bangladesh, celebrate the day on the third Sunday of June.
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Daraz campaign "Amar Baba Super Hero" will continue up to June 24 where a participant can post their favourite memory with their father and post it to Facebook in the form of an image or a story.
Also, the participant will have to use a specific hashtag for their entry to get counted – #SuperDad and #Daraz. The winners will be selected based on the highest likes and reactions.
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