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Dec. 14, 2009
PRACTICAL GIFTS WIN PRAISE FROM OLDER FRIENDS, FAMILY
DEAR ABBY: With the holidays here, I know people are consid-
ering gifts for older friends and family members. My 83-year-
old mother still lives in her own home. She doesn't want more
"stuff," so every year we give her practical things we know
she already uses on a daily basis, including laundry deter-
gent, bath oil beads and soap, toothpaste -- even bird seed
for her bird feeders. By the end of the year she has used up
everything we have given her and is ready for new supplies.
Mom is happy with these gifts and says it saves her from
having to go out and spend money on these things herself.
Practical, everyday items make the best gifts for the older
person on your list.
-- MARY IN RICHARDSON, TEXAS
DEAR MARY: When seniors have reached a point where they have
become less active, I agree. So please allow me to offer a
few additional suggestions to your gift list.
With the cost of groceries what they are today, many indi-
viduals on fixed incomes would appreciate a gift basket of
goodies such as small cans of tuna, salmon, chicken or soup.
Also include crackers, assorted flavored instant coffee,
herbal teas, soup mixes and cookies.
Gift certificates also make welcome gifts: for groceries,
haircuts, manicures, dry cleaning, restaurant meals, theater
tickets and department stores. And don't forget prepaid
calling cards.
Homemade coupons for "Honey-do's" (as in "Honey, do this --
Honey, do that") also make thoughtful presents. Create some
that can be redeemed for chores such as window washing,
painting, gardening, replacing lightbulbs, changing air
conditioning filters, moving heavy furniture for spring and
fall cleaning and transportation for shopping or doctors'
visits, etc.
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Because not all seniors drive, bus passes and coupons for
senior transportation or taxis can also give the recipient
the gift of freedom.
Sweat pants, sweatshirts, athletic socks and walking shoes
may motivate the sedentary senior to get up and become more
active -- which improves circulation and cognition for people
of every age.
Large-print calendars with family birthdays, anniversaries,
etc. marked and personalized with family photos make useful
gifts, and so do large-print address books with the infor-
mation already transferred from the recipient's records.
Because medications are expensive, consider a gift certif-
icate to the neighborhood pharmacy. It will be appreciated
-- trust me on that.
A subscription to a newspaper or magazine you know the
person will enjoy is a gift that keeps on giving year-
round. And, of course, stationery and stamps make handy
gifts that can also be used throughout the year. While
you're at it, enclose with them some felt-tipped pens.
If the person has a pet, send some cans of dog or cat food,
a package of "treats," a rawhide chew or catnip.
And please don't forget that the holiday season can be a
depressing time for people who are alone. I'm often asked
for gift ideas for the person who "already has everything."
And this is my answer: The greatest gift a person can offer
is the gift of yourself. If someone you know could use an
outing, give the most meaningful gift of all -- an invitation
to share a meal with you or your family.
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