Ideas for Birthday Cards for Your 71-Year-Old Grandma

Grandma will love reading a personal message inside the card.

A grandchild can work wonders. He has the power to rejuvenate his grandmother on her birthday with a simple card. Grandmothers in their senior years command respect. Be sure to select cards which not only celebrate and honor her, but are age-appropriate also. Remember to write an extra-special message inside, rather than simply signing your name. If your grandmother lives far away, include a photo with the card. Seniors are an integral part of our families, and it is important to show them that we care.

Title Cards

Grandmothers are usually proud of their title and legacy.

The average grandmother loves her title and wears it with pride. She takes great joy in her grandchildren and the legacy she has produced. Honor her special day with a birthday card which proudly displays her status as the matriarch of the family. Maybe you refer to her as Grandma, Grandmother, Nana or Gran -- but you can typically find a card with your chosen pet name on it. Title cards are usually winners because the signify respect and recognition of grandmothers.

Sentimental Words

Appreciate her with beautiful words.

Your grandmother needs to know that her years of hard work are appreciated. As a senior, she has a special place in the world and also in your heart. Select a birthday card which poetically relays your feelings toward her. Sentimental cards have a verse, poem or saying on the front, which sometimes continues inside. Older grandmothers may appreciate this genre, which is as mature and sentimental as they are.

Handmade With Love

Make grandma feel great with a homemade card.

Grandmas get the warm fuzzies when they are given gifts made by their grandchildren. They love to know that time and effort was spent on them. Handmade cards often mean more to grandmothers because the grandchildren express exactly what they want to. Put on your thinking caps and create a card that your grandma will cherish.

Considerations

Don't offend Grandma, pick an appropriate card.

When picking birthday cards for a 71-year-old grandmother, take into account a few things. Be sure not to offend her with cards that take a stab at her age. Jokes about incontinence and wrinkles, for instance, may be funny to you, but Grandma will probably fail to see the humor. No matter how close you are, steer clear also of funny cards which allude to her having "one foot in the grave." Your grandmother probably has years of life in her yet and probably won't appreciate it.

References

• Party Ideas Galore: Homemade Birthday Cards
• American Greetings: History Of Giving Greeting Cards
• The Guardian: The Joy Of Being A Grandmother

Resources

• Hans Christian Anderson: Grandmother