Best gifts for seniors

[Shero]

Definitely something they would not usually buy for themselves.
A gourmet food hamper, if you know them well choose things they will actually eat. Don't forget a gourmet fruitcake, with all the cherries on top!!
Oh, and a bottle of good qualty sherry!

 

[Llynn]

I love fruitcake.

I do also. It is commonly known among my friends that I will gladly give a home to any unwanted or homeless fruitcakes (the bakery kind I mean. I will have nothing to do with the human variety).

 

[Jules]

Perhaps a nice, lengthy phone call be the best gift. You could commit to a 15 minute phone call at a defined time on one day a month. Something to look forward to.


Do these people really need or want anything?

If they have basic or limited cable, subscribe them to a pay channel of their choice.

That is the most unique idea I’ve heard of, as long as they have someone to help set it up if needed.

No keyboard though, right?

You can buy an added keyboard/cover. A tablet with a keyboard is all I use.

Maybe items such as body wash/natural soap bars and such?

Only if you know what they like.

Almost everything listed here would go into a box for donations to someone else. When cleaning out my mother’s possessions, I gave away or tossed too many of these things.

 

[dobielvr]

Blankets. Heated blankets.

 

[HoneyNut]

Maybe a couple hours paid handyman, personal-assistant, or house cleaning service?

A gift my mom got that she liked a lot was a battery powered jar opener. They don't last forever (typical junky product that breaks ridiculously soon), so even if they already have one they would probably get use out of the extra one fairly soon.

 

[Feelslikefar]

Anyone who knows me, knows what I'd like:

Single Malt Scotch

Maybe a Watch

Did I say Single Malt Scotch; not sure...

 

[SeaBreeze]

No idea where you live or the seniors live. But if in the US both Amazon & Walmart deliver so weight should not be a problem.

You might find this useful Look this up on your web browser.

gift ideas for seniors who don't need anything

Good idea. I send my nephew a gift from Amazon for his birthday, use my address for billing and his for recipient. Can also send little card with it and pay extra for them to put it in a gift bag.

 

[SeaBreeze]

You have to really know them well for food gifts, they may be diabetic or have some type of allergies.

 

[Nathan]

There is a really good fruitcake, for those that hate fruitcake! .. It's an Australian Apricot Cake that is so good!
Moist cake that melts in your mouth ..

I find the stereotype fruitcake(the one with red and green lumps) repulsive, but I am a big fan of apricots! they can do no wrong!

 

[terry123]

Anyone not liking fruit cake and receives one this year.......foreword it to me please.

Or me.

 

[funsearcher!]

Thanks for the ideas. I knew I could do a search, but I preferred to hear from you all to know what your experiences have been.

 

[Timetrvlr]

I'm 83 and I have two tablets. I spend most of my time on one or the other either reading Amazon Kindle library books or playing games. I'd be lost without it. I can do everything on my tablet that I can do on my laptop although to is easier to type on the computer.

 

[Timetrvlr]

This year we are buying meal vouchers from Denny's (family restaurant) to give because everyone enjoys eating out. We are also buying prepaid gift cards so they can buy whatever they want.

If you can afford expensive gifts, mobility aids are welcome by seniors. Things like large rollators, mobility scooters, lift chairs, etc. We call our scooters Senior Recreation Vehicles (SRV's) because seniors like to have fun too. We cruise the neighbourhoods snooping to see how the neighbours are doing.

 

[Alizerine]

Another thought.
The much maligned fruitcake.
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[Alizerine]

Today I bought a battery operated can opener. My arthritic fingers were struggling with a manual one. Something like that could come in handy if they don't already have one.