Infographic: What Do Senior Moms Want For Mother's Day?

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What Do Senior Moms Really Want For Mother's Day This Year?

Thanks to spring and summer, flowers and sunshine have come back into our lives. This time of year is also when we start looking forward to spring breaks and summer vacations with the ones we love. Holidays like Mothers' Day remind us of family we're thankful for, and how we can give back to them.

With gift-giving in mind, we asked our Members a few questions about the upcoming holiday in an email survey: what plans you might have, and what technology you use to stay connected. Does technology help you to express gratitude, love and care to the Moms in your life? Or, if you're a Mom yourself, do you prefer traditional methods of communication for special days?

We heard from many of our Member Moms, loud and clear, and the results were surprising! You can see our favorite survey findings in our Bask Infographic above. To recap: More than 50% of senior Moms responded that in-person visits are the gift they want most for Mother's Day -- but only 1 in 4 believe they will actually receive one. The survey also revealed that 2/3 of senior Moms do not know how to start a video chat, and 1/3 do not know how to open an e-card.

Here are some more responses we found interesting.

What do you think you'll get for Mother's Day this year?

• 44% - phone call
• 41% - card in the mail
• 26% - in-person visit
• 24% - nothing
• 15% - email
• 14% - flowers or candy
• 10% - e-card
• 7% - non-technology gift
• 6% - video chat
• 0% - technology gift

What are the top 3 things you'd actually like for Mother's Day this year?

• 53% - in-person visit
• 47% - phone call
• 33% - card in the mail
• 19% - nothing
• 14% - flowers or candy
• 8% - email
• 7% - video chat
• 7% - technology gift
• 6% - e-card
• 6% - non-technology gift

68% of respondents know how to open an e-card, but 32% do not!

39% of respondents know how to start a video chat, but 61% do not!

If you were going to receive technology for Mother's Day, which would you like most?

• 38% - nothing
• 21% - computer or laptop
• 21% - tablet
• 17% - smartphone
• 14% - TV or smart TV
• 11% - wearable device
• 5% - smart home device

Why would you like to receive this technology?

• 32% - for entertainment
• 21% - to feel closer to my family
• 9% - to improve health & overall fitness
• 8% - to help me find local things to get involved in
• 4% - for home security
• 2% - to help me meet new people

Which of these do you plan on doing for your Mom on Mother's Day?

• 22% - nothing
• 17% - card in the mail
• 17% - flowers or candy
• 11% - non-technology gift
• 11% - in-person visit
• 6% - technology gift
• 6% - video chat
• 6% - phone call
• 0% - email or e-card

How old are you?

• 4% - under 55
• 17% - 56 to 65
• 39% - 66 to 75
• 36% - 76 to 85
• 3% - over 85

Where do you currently live?

• 89% - in my own home
• 5% - in a senior community
• 2% - in my child's home
• (4% prefer not to answer)

So what do we here at Bask suggest? Well, if you're reading this and can visit your Mom, make it happen! What mothers really want is to spend quality time with their families. Technology helps families stay in touch -- but it can never replace real human interaction. Our message to folks who are able is: Go visit your Mom! We guarantee it'll make her Mother's Day special.

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