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Published November/December 2000
By CYN LoPINTO
Editor-in-chief, gerontologist
For many of us, holiday gift shopping is a stressful situation. You want to give the perfect present, but lack of time and a never-ending “to do” list makes it hard to be creative. It is easier to just fall into the rut of dull gift-giving.What makes someone victorious at matching the present with the person? Knowing who you are buying for is the key to success. Think about their lifestyle, hobbies and what makes them happy. If you need to shop for somebody you don’t really know, do a little investigative work. By asking a few questions, you many just get that idea you’ve been waiting for.
If this Christmas or Hanukkah puts you in the situation of buying a present for an older friend or relative who is hard to please, don’t worry. We have some ideas to help you become a real “hit” this Holiday season. Many of of these gifts could be given to all ages.
Gifts they'll remember
- Pre-paid phone card
- Stationery w/stamps
- Charitable contribution in person’s name
- Family history scrapbook
- Magazine subscription
- Newspaper subscription
- Automobile club membership
- Cable TV account
- Gasoline credit card
- Exercise class or gym membership
- Fruit/flowers/gift basket delivery
- Locket with special photos
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Movie theater gift certificates
- Online shopping gift certificates
- Pre-paid cell phone account
- Music lessons
- Music CDs or tapes
- Old radio shows on audio or video
- Grocery store gift certificates
- Hobby and craft supplies
- Hook-on book lamp for reading
- Tickets to an area play or event
- Season passes or game tickets to sporting events
- Sports clothing of favorite team
- Mall or store gift certificates
- Cordless telephone
- Games/puzzles
Gifts for those with special needs
- Pre-paid taxicab tickets
- Grocery delivery sevice
- Bus transit passes
- Delivered meals service
- Large- print books
- Audio books
- Bed tray
- Large print calendar
- Medicine organizer
- Magnifying glass
- Hook-up to an emergency alert response system
- Adaptive clothing (Velcro fastening, back closing)
- Durable medical equipment (for bath, bed or ambulation)
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