How to Buy Christmas Gifts for the Elderly

Buying Christmas gifts can be frustrating for teenagers and inlaws, but what about the elderly? What do you buy a person who is not interested in gadgets and the latest technology or a person who has trouble seeing and getting around? There are gifts for the elderly to make their life easier.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a check list

1. Talk to the elderly. Ask them what they can use. Look around their dwelling and see what they need. Because they can't get out as easily as most people, consider the necessities for daily living.

2. Consider buying stamps, stationary, and cards so they can keep in touch with friends and family. Consider buying large print items such as a subscription to Reader's Digest in large print or a large print novel.

3. Make technology handy. Buy a large numbered telephone and a large numbered remote control. If they have trouble hearing, consider an attachment for the telephone to enhance sound. Look for large numbered thermometers for those who live in their own home and like to look outside and see the temperature change.

4. Buy special treats. The elderly are usually concerned about money,so buy the special snacks they love. Pay the light bill or telephone bill. If you can, just spend time visiting.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider warm socks. Many older people wear socks to bed.
• Buy a blanket wrap to wear while sitting in the living room on cold days.

[veryirie]

on 12/16/2008 Any of these are good gift suggestions for an elderly person; thanks for sharing!