HELP! What do older people like to get for Christmas

[Baby Blessing]

Originally Posted by tjdmom

Here's my idea.... take a decorative jar or box and fill it with slips of paper on which you have written nice things about them and cut them up kind of like fortune's in fortune cookies. You write up something telling them that everyday they should pull out a "fortune" to remind them how special they are to you. You can even get other people to join in and help you with their thoughts about the person.

This is absolutely beautiful idea.

Also another suggestion:

Make up one little box with slit on top, tablet attatched with pencil, so they can jot down all the many wonderful things happening in their daily life, place that in the box.

Make up a second little box with slit on top, tablet attatched with pencil so they can jot down all that which are not so good happenings ( Besure to leave the bottom open so everything falls out when the box is lifted.)

Following instructions:
At the end of each week to open one box and it will be a reminder
of all their many blessings.

The second box will be empty, therefore letting them know all their woes are no longer their woes but God is taking care of them.

I know they will be happy with whatever you do. If it was me just a GREAT BIG HUG WOULD DO Jack says him too

We wish everyone a VERY MERRY BLESSED CHRISTMAS.

[Tiggerwit]

How long have you worked with these people? Have you noticed anything that they are interested in? Something you've talked about?

Make a homemade gift basket. Fill it with homemade cookies, candies, put in some nuts, tea, coffee, jams, and those kinds of things.

[patty58]

I think homemade goodies are always good. PM me and I can give you a wonderful 5 minute fudge recipe.

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by Shadow

I didn't know I was considered an old person

Me either! I will be 50 in a few months!!!

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by patty58

I think homemade goodies are always good. PM me and I can give you a wonderful 5 minute fudge recipe.

You can post it here!!! Would love to have it!

[Dior'sMom]

Originally Posted by zoeybear

What do old people like for Christmas???

Depends...get it?? Depends

Lol

[Dior'sMom]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

Me either! I will be 50 in a few months!!!

No need to feel bad..she said older, not old. Now that doesn't sound to bad. Does it?

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

ROFL....that sounded so funny! But it's true. And a lot of older people lived on relatively fixed incomes so maybe a gift card to a popular restaurant; even if it doesn't pay for an entire meal for two (if it does, so much the better), at least it would defray the cost. Or maybe a membership to Costco or Sam's Club or AAA (the Automobile Assn) for a year.

Great posting!

[RoxyJosMom]

When my Grandma got older and was in a very small apartment, we always got her stationary, an assortment of cards and stamps.

[patty58]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

You can post it here!!! Would love to have it!

Since I am one of the older ones...will be 60 in a couple of weeks....I know I love to get goodies. Here is the fudge recipe:
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Hersheys cocoa
1/2 c margarine
1/4 c milk
Put all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. DO NOT STIR. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 - 3 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla. Stir thoroughly (I use the mixer) and spread evenly in a pan. I sometimes add pecans. Refrigerate until firm.

ENJOY

[mustangbee]

Pictures! Maybe a nice picture of you and Adie ,Cassie, and Ivan. In a nice little frame. They love pictures, we went to a home for a Holiday party a few years ago, and I have to tell ya, the tears in their eyes when they saw pictures said it all. It was way cool

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by patty58

Since I am one of the older ones...will be 60 in a couple of weeks....I know I love to get goodies. Here is the fudge recipe:
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Hersheys cocoa
1/2 c margarine
1/4 c milk
Put all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. DO NOT STIR. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 - 3 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla. Stir thoroughly (I use the mixer) and spread evenly in a pan. I sometimes add pecans. Refrigerate until firm.

ENJOY

Thanks, Patty!! Sounds good and looks easy! Two of my favorite things! (Lest this be misconstrued, I mean easy to make)

[patty58]

You are very welcome. Hope you like it.

[IluvLucy]

My Dad is 77 and he likes magazine subscriptions. In the past he's gotten them for photography, RC airplanes, woodworking, etc. Also, his ears get cold - so a knit scarf and warm gloves.

I'm 50, and I LOVE perfume and books by best selling authors

If either of the ladies have hobbies i.e. crocheting, cross stich - yarn, threads, or magazine subscriptions are great.

Stationery is always nice to receive, along with stamps. Many elderly people are on fixed incomes and stamps are expensive now.

My Mother is 72, and she always wants card stock for her printer. She also likes roomy tote bags for her crocheting and books.

[mickey3696]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

Thanks, Patty!! Sounds good and looks easy! Two of my favorite things! (Lest this be misconstrued, I mean easy to make)

You could always send Muffys mom some fudge when you sent Muffys jacket...LOL