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What to Get For Uncle Harry: Gift Ideas For
Seniors
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What's a good gift for an older person who doesn't need any more
"things" around the house? December may be the biggest gift-giving
season, but all year long we're faced with birthdays,
anniversaries and other occasions when we have to find great gift
ideas for seniors.
The best gift for an older person is your time and attention: time
to talk, to listen, to do things together. That noted, there's
also a great deal to be said for something to unwrap. Here are
some "wrappable" gift ideas for seniors that are popular year
after year:
Gift Certificates/Prepaid Cards:
To a variety or department store
To a favorite craft or hobby shop
For a haircut or manicure
From a favorite bookstore
For a home cleaning service
For handyman services
For window washing
For groceries
To a favorite restaurant
For movie rentals
From the pharmacy
For transportation
For exterminator service
For electricity or gas
For the telephone
For the veterinarian
For takeout/delivered food
For car service/wash/detailing
For yard or lawn service
For chimney cleaning
To a movie or the theater
Handy Tools & Equipment
Jar opener
Large dial or
amplified telephone
Wireless TV headphone
Easy to read
watch or
clock
Lap desk
Attractive
night light
Automatic
light timer
Weather radio
Rechargeable batteries & charger
Ergonomic kitchen or garden tools
Large dial radio
Seat lift
Simple large button TV remote
Electric kettle with automatic turn-off
Doorknob extender
Magnifier
Reacher/grabber
Hand-held shower head
For The Body
Bed socks
Cape or poncho for wheelchair users
Slipper socks
Zipper puller
Comfortable pillows
Flannel sheets
Bed jacket or wrap
Cozy lap blanket
Plush bath towels
Extended shoe horn
Heating pad
Basket of manicure tools, lotions, tissues
Non-slip slippers
Just For Fun
Subscription to favorite magazine or paper
Large print book or book on tape
Food & treats for the pet
Binoculars
Bird feeder and seeds
Outdoor thermometer
Rain gauge
Oversized playing cards and holder
Stationery and stamps
Disposable camera with developing
Greeting cards for all occasions
Large print calendar
Large print crossword puzzles
Album or frame of family photos
Armchair bag for remote, book, glasses, etc.
Jigsaw puzzle and
mat
Family videos
Large print address book & help transferring information
Favorite candy, nuts & nibbles
Favorite old movie(s) on tape or DVD
Safety
Emergency response system
Automobile club membership
911 cell phone
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Rolling shopping cart
Fire extinguisher
Grab bars installed
First aid kit
Auto emergency kit
Be sure to think carefully about your choice of gifts. If Aunt
Mary is a full-time caregiver for Uncle Joe, how about offering to
stay with him so she can have an afternoon off to shop with her
gift certificate or enjoy her movie tickets with a friend?
If your mother battles a weight problem, will she really
appreciate that box of candy? Does anyone really need another box
of dusting powder? Your gift will be most appreciated when it's
evident that you've made a real effort to choose something really
special for that very special person.
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