Can anyone help?

RawVoiceRawVoice Raw Newbie

Okay, my husband and I are going to spend the day after Christmas with a friend who is an elderly lady of about 90. This will be her Christmas celebration.We want to get her a gift in the $50-$60 range. I find it extremely difficult to shop for older people. Oftentimes, they have everything they want and their needs are simple. I don’t know what to get her! Do you have any ideas??
You ask, what is she interested in, what does she like? I don’t know. She watches a lot of TV, and I think she goes out every once in awhile to play cards or bingo or something. Help!

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  • BluedolfinBluedolfin Raw Newbie

    Hi RawVoice~ How about a very soft, snuggly blanket so she stays toasty watching TV? How about something that comes once a month so she gets little surprises thoughout the year (fruit, chocolate, variety of stuff)? How about a coupon or make arrangements that you will take her “out on the town” or “on a country drive”, something out of the house? Just a few thoughts.

  • I work with the elderly and have to agree with Bluedolfin, they seem to love anything to keep them warm ie; throw blankets, robes,slippers/gripper socks ( with rubber soles to reduce risk of falls ). Our ladies also love nice smelling lotions and little candy treats that they can share with visitors.

  • BluedolfinBluedolfin Raw Newbie

    spirit just triggered other ideas… a gift certificate for a pampering session somewhere nearby, a massage, or simply a haircut. I’m thinking of things along the lines of someone feeling loved. valued, and cared for… we all need more of that. :) Your turn spirit. LOL

  • I second what Bluedolfin wrote about a pampering sessions. My mom is in fluctuating health and often unable to get out of the house for long periods of time. She feels like a new person when she goes and gets a haircut, especially as everyone at the salon makes a big fuss over her. I also think a massage or perhaps some kind of energy work like reiki or polarity (if the lady is open to it) would be a great gift.

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