Seniors are another tough group to buy for...and the more senior they are, the tougher it gets! The most important thing to keep in mind when buying for a Senior is not to buy knick-knacks or something they have to keep up to enjoy. Most Seniors have spent a lifetime collecting "stuff" and generally don't want more clutter. Stick to "useful, practical and consumable" items. Seniors also appreciate "comfort." Anything to make them more comfortable is a definite winner! Below are some simple, frugal and thoughtful ideas for Senior men OR women! This list is also great for Senior basket ideas!
* Large Print Playing Cards (Walmart) or Easy-Read Dice
* Christmas Classics CD
* Hot Cocoa w/ Peppermint Sticks
* Fleece Throw Blanket
* Warm Gloves
* DVD (It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas, ect.)
* Homemade Cookies
* Lip Balm
*Lotion
* Comfy, Warm Socks
* Large Print Crossword or Word Search Puzzles (Dollar Tree has them!)
* Puzzle (Larger Pieces.) * Puzzle Glue
*Pocket Tissues
* Peppermint Tea
* Nail Files
*Pre-Threaded Sewing Needles~ Stick in cork or tomato pin cushion for safety
*Magnifying Glass (Dollar Tree has them!)
* Book Light
* Armchair Remote Caddy
*Relaxing music CD (Mendelssohn is one of my favorites!)
*Glow in the Dark Reflector tape (To mark the telephone, steps, light switch, etc.)
*Microwavable Rice Bag for Aches and Pains.
*Easy Grip Pens
*Jigsaw Puzzle w/ Bottle of Puzzle Glue (Dollar Tree carries both!)
*Night Light * Small Set of Stick-On Lights
*Extra Large Calculator (Dollar Tree has HUGE ones!)
*Craft Kit (Depending on interest.)
*Walker Bag (See easy instructions on the net.)
*Easy Grip Flashlight
*Candle Lighter (saves burnt finger tips from matches!) (Walmart)
*Eyeglass Cleaning Cloth (Dollar Tree has these!)
*Seeds for indoor plants, such as herbs.
*Hand and Foot Warmer Packets (Target dollar bins or Dollar Tree.)
*Book of Postage Stamps
*Jar of Really Good Jam or Preserves
*Homemade Baked Goods
*Homemade Meals/Soups in Individual Small Portion Freezer Containers
*Gift Card to Favorite Ice Cream Shop, Such as Cold Stone or Dairy Queen
*Nice Letter Opener
*Frame an old, forgotten family photo as a surprise
*Audio Books
*A Pound of Good Coffee
*2 Soup Mugs with Soup Spoons
* Large, Over Stuffed Pillow to lean their back against.
*Soft Lap Throw Blanket