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What, Oh What, Can I Get
For Uncle Joe?
Gift Ideas For Seniors

What's a good gift for an elderly person who doesn't need more "stuff" cluttering up the house?  December is 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 elderly 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 gift ideas for seniors:

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
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 board
Attractive night light
Automatic light timer
Weather radio
Rechargeable batteries & charger
Ergonomic kitchen or garden tools
Large dial radio
Seat riser
Large button TV remote
Electric teapot 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
Sock or 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.
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 or carbon monoxide detector
Rolling shopping cart
Fire extinguisher
Grab bars installed
First aid kit
Auto emergency kit
Prepaid chimney cleaning

Be sure to think through 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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