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HELP! What do older people like to get for Christmas Here in my library I have three volunteers. A woman that is 74, another woman that is 50, and a man that is 84. I have run out of ideas for Christmas presents. I can't give them gift cards again this year! Does anyone have a suggestion? The fifty year old is no problem I will just buy her something that reminds me of her dog but the other two stump me. HELP! |
if it's a woman you can go to bed and bath, and get a nice gift basket filled with soaps, lotions, and bath salts... some nice candles.. |
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. |
Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with gift cards (even though you said you didn't want to do that again). A lot of people, especially those that are older, don't want or need more STUFF. You could get gift cards for places like Walmart, Target, Starbucks, etc. that I'm sure would be much appreciated and actually used. |
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I agree. Most older people really appreciate gift cards, because they already have so many things. This gives them an opportunity to pick what the really need. |
FOOD. Old people love to eat. |
slippers,, old people need slippers for their feeties to stay toasty warm. |
If you give them gift cards to places like WalMart or Target, they will most likely spend it on their grandkids instead of themselves. Find out what other hobbies they have or where they like to eat, so the gift card is specific just for them. Or you could get them a box of candy or chocolate from a chocolatier in your town, they could share it with their friends when they have company. |
I didn't know I was considered an old person:( |
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Gift cards to restaurants are always nice. Some would like to go out to eat but are on fixed incomes, so this would be very nice. |
:eek: How old are you, Shadow? I just turned 50..better get out my cane:eek: |
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What do old people like for Christmas??? Depends...get it?? Depends :D |
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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. |
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. |
I think homemade goodies are always good. PM me and I can give you a wonderful 5 minute fudge recipe. |
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Me either! I will be 50 in a few months!!! :eek: |
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You can post it here!!! Would love to have it! |
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When my Grandma got older and was in a very small apartment, we always got her stationary, an assortment of cards and stamps. |
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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 |
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:thumbup: |
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Thanks, Patty!! Sounds good and looks easy! Two of my favorite things! :) (Lest this be misconstrued, I mean easy to make) |
You are very welcome. Hope you like it. |
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. |
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