Gifts for seniors

By Julia Scott on December 18, 2008 10:36 AM | | Comments (1) |

Gifts for elderly.jpgWith a strong focus on children during the holidays, it is easy to overlook the older members of the family. Here are 20 thoughtful and caring presents for the elderly, courtesy of the Los Angeles Jewish Home.

After looking them over I have to say I'd like to receive a lot of these myself! Maybe I'm aging faster than I think.

  • A "coupon" redeemable for you to run errands for them a few times a month.

  • Tickets for two or a season pass to the theatre, a play, a movie, a concert or a museum (including transportation!).

  • Arrangements to take them to weekly religious activities.

  • Pre-paid cab or bus "tickets" for rides when they want them.

  • Help with a special project...

...(Clean out the attic? Organize the closets?).

  • Offer to arrange all their family photos into an album.

  • A large-print magazine subscription, large-print books, and/or books on tape.

  • Low-vision products such as a large TV remote, magnifiers, large-print calendars, large face playing cards, or large button telephone.

  • Install devices or home modifications to help prevent falls or accidents such as handrails, non-slip stair pads, and automatic light sensors.

  • Gift certificates to grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacy, manicurist or hair salon.

  • Gift certificate for monthly house cleaning.

  • Offer to rake leaves, shovel snow, or mow the lawn on a regular basis.

  • Prepay their utility bill (electric, cable, oil, telephone).

  • A gas card or prepaid phone calling card.

  • Calendar with family birthdays marked; stamped and addressed cards.

  • Cook extra meals and place in individual freezable containers.

  • Wash their windows; get their homes ready for winter.

  • Write a letter telling them how you feel about them and memories you have shared with them.

  • Subscription to a local newspaper.

  • A month's enrollment in an adult day program.
    • Thanks, Barb!

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    Ellie said:

    Since, at my age, there's nothing I really need beyond the usual necessities of living, and very few things I even particularly want, I'd much rather have a "gift card" or "IOU" from my kids and grandkids to help with things I can no longer physically do around the house. It's a win-win situation for all of us, as no money is expended on unneeded or unwanted gifts.

    December 19, 2008 1:45 PM

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