By Larry Donaldson

A 90-year old man has a lot to be thankful for. He has lived a long life; undoubtedly one filled with ups and downs, good times and bad. Not everyone makes it to their 90th year, so an attitude of gratefulness is not unusual on one’s 90th birthday.

At the same time, a 90 year-old should command respect and admiration from those around him. Whether he personally deems his life as having been a success, less-than-successful, or a combination of the two – he deserves some kudos just for having made it this far.

90 Years on the Planet: A Cause for Celebration – And a Great Gift

In fact, he deserves a celebration. He will appreciate celebrating this special occasion with any of his friends, family and neighbors who care to join in on the fun. In fact, he will feel especially thankful and warm if there is a concerted effort to make something special out of his birthday occasion.

Of course, you will also want to buy him a great gift. A well-chosen gift lets him know that you are thinking of him and are full of admiration on this occasion of his 90th birthday.

90 Year-Olds Love To Relive Their Past

How should you go about choosing the right gift for him? Well, you will want to start by focusing intently upon the types of thinks he likes to do – or think about.

At the age of ninety, he may not be as physically active as he used to be. In fact, he may spend a lot of time in his own mind or talking with those around him, reliving his past. If he has a generally happy disposition, he probably talks fondly of special times in his past. A gift that helps him do this will be much-appreciated and well-received.

Birthday Gift for a 90 Year-Old Man

Here are 3 tips for choosing the right birthday gift for a 90 year old man:

1. Remind him of his personal history: Your gift should accentuate and highlight important parts of his personal history. It could be something that reminds him of a particular era of which is he is fond, such as the 1930s or 1940s. Or, it could be something that reminds him of a particular city or town he lived in or was born in. Nostalgia will definitely pique his interest. A book, decorative item, or even a tool that reminds him of his personal history will be appreciated.

2. Get him a gift that tells a story: As we age, story becomes more and more important. Even the most logical, practical man begins to appreciate story as he ages, since story provides him with a way of making sense of his life in a way that non-fiction can’t always accomplish. Try a book set, DVD, or even a book of folk tales that tells him a meaningful story that he will relate to.

3. Find something that brings him and his family or friends together: Most 90 year-olds feel particularly warm and happy when they have the opportunity to spend time with friends and family. Board games, card games, good food and old movies are a great way to do bring people together. Consider a gift that will give him more face time with friends and family.

Follow these 3 tips to find the perfect birthday gift for a 90 year-old man.

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