She is 95 and by herself and I really want her to have a Christmas present from my family but I’m really struggling as to what I buy her.
Can you please help for ideas?
What should I get for my 95 yr old neighbour? Can you help for ideas please?
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Take into consideration her hobbies and interests, for example, if she likes to sit outside and watch birds, a bird bath or bird houses and feeders would be nice. If she likes going out places, perhaps get your family together to get her a gift card to a favorite restaurant for her and her family to go or have everyone take her out for a nice evening in your family. Its all about things she enjoys, or finding something practical. Usually getting gifts that tie into a hobby will be the easiest gifts to get as they will get a lot of use. You can also talk to her and see if there’s anything she really needs or wants but maybe can’t afford currently and surprise her with that.
It depends on her activity level. Is she a spry 95 or is she frail and sickly? Does she get out much to go places? Can she travel?
Once you answer those questions it is easier to answer your question. If she doesn't get out much but can move around then invite her over for dinner or dessert, sing songs look them up on Google from her time period; ask her to talk about her favorite holidays when she was your age, fav gifts she got or most odd. If she doesn't get out much or have visitors socializing and loneliness can be a big deal.
If she has a pet does it need its fur brushed or nails clipped lots of time seniors forget about those things or cannot do them.
If you want to get her something a very soft throw to cover up with is nice. Seniors have very soft delicate skin so lotion to moisturize with and a velour or fleece type throw is nice. A soft, lined, zip front sweat jacket is a great thing for seniors soft on their skin will keep her warm if she turns heat down to save money.