Every member of the society at one point ort he other in life needs some kind of entertainment to get you across the stress filled life. So also the senior citizens of our society who have in their young days given so much to the society to make it what it is today. It is the responsibility of the younger family member to help the elderly get some form of entertainment in their twilight years. The 80th birthday party of grandparents can be celebrated by their grandchildren and mothering would make them more proud and happy. There are many that you can consider making it a grand event for them.
There is no point in making it a surprise party and involving them and their ideas will give that extra push to the party and at the same time involving the birthday gal or guy at the age of eighty will give them that extra motivation in life. The party can be made complete by arranging a party entertainer like a local music band that specializes in the music of the era of the birthday boy or girl. That would make the day for them. Today there are many party entertainer for specialized parties and looking around will give you some of the unique ideas.