Indonesia, May 28, 2022 – In honor of National Elderly Day on May 29, 2022, Tokopedia, through its Head of External Communications Ekhel Chandra Wijaya, revealed five gift ideas to give to parents and elderly relatives as a token of appreciation and affection.
1. Hobbies to Sharpen the Mind – Engaging parents and the elderly in activities and hobbies that exercise the brain – such as reading or sewing – is an effective way to maintain their memory.
"Tokopedia has found that sales of books and sewing supplies have almost doubled in transactions between 2021 compared to 2020," Ekhel said.
2. Prayer Equipment – Give a more personal gift, such as a Quran that can be engraved with a name. Other gifts may include couples prayer mats or a mukena set for women and a sarong with a matching color theme for women.
A wide selection of prayer equipment can be found from various local MSMEs in the Muslim Fashion category on Tokopedia.
3. Trips to Reminisce the Past – The elderly love to talk and reminisce about past holiday destinations. Gifting them travel tickets coupled with elderly-friendly accommodation that adheres to prevailing health protocols can make them feel happy, safe, and comfortable.
"Enjoy a variety of exciting offers when purchasing airline and train tickets on Tokopedia. Customers can also easily choose the type of accommodation as well as their preferred travel destinations without queuing," Ekhel suggested.
4. Warm Clothing – It is important for the elderly to always be warm and comfortable. Sweaters, jackets, and scarves are great gifts that will keep them warm in any weather.
Tokopedia's Women in Style category offers a selection of fashionable warm clothes for mothers and grandmothers from local fashion MSMEs.
5. Sports Equipment – The elderly can maintain their physical health with light exercises that are appropriate to their physical condition. The Sportacular campaign on Tokopedia features a range of sporting goods and equipment produced by local MSMEs.
"The sales of golf and other sporting goods and equipment on Tokopedia nearly tripled in 2021 compared to the previous year," explained Ekhel.
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