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Gift Ideas for Seniors

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  • vallain Jan 7, 2012 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    I found one that I liked for myself (the folding magnifying glass). Some nfty ideas here for senior gifts.
  • VivianneTapert Dec 28, 2011 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    I'm sooo behind with my gift giving this year that I'm actually still in the buying process - that and I'm finding better deals now. My grandmother is always the last person I buy for because she tends to be the most difficult and this year, I'm stuck. I want to get her one of these "senior" cell phones I keep seeing advertised and I saw one for like $15 at Walmart - SVC by Tracfone - but I have no idea what to look for. Does it make a difference if the service is prepaid like SVC? Should I look for a contract carrier and pay more?
  • nancycarol Dec 15, 2011 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    The key finder (not for me, for my son who is constantly misplacing his keys) and the TV screen enlarger are both jackpots for me. This is an excellent select;ion of items seniors would appreciate. Blessed.
  • aesta1 Nov 30, 2011 @ 2:19 am | delete
    That key finder and magnifier are tops for me...
  • Lindy Nov 29, 2011 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    I love the keyfinder for myself, even though I'm only 46 yrs old. My gran is getting a Tracfone SVC phone for XMas with larger keys and letters on the screen, $15 is a bargain.
  • Mandy Nov 29, 2011 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    This key finder is blooming marvelous, it would save me hours of my life to have one of these and I'm only 46 years old. You don't need to be a senior to be a scatter brain like me. My gran though needs a phone with larger keys and letters on the screen, have opted to get her the Tracfone SVC for seniors, it's cheap but light and comfy to carry.
  • Gandolf Nov 27, 2011 @ 2:57 am | delete
    Tech gifts are always a great choice for seniors - especially those who are more home bound since in my experience, it helps them feel more connected with the outside world. I hadn't considered a camera though, but the TV is going to be this year's gift for my grandmother. Last year, I got her first cell phone and that gift was an accident - I wasn't actually shopping for one, but I saw it while I was at Walmart and thought it would be a good idea. The phone, from SVC, was pretty basic and turns out it was a great gift since she took it, uses it, and it got her excited about technology in a way I never expected. I hope the TV gets the same reaction.
  • Jani L Nov 24, 2011 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    What a brilliant selection you have going here. I'm getting my mom a senior friendly cellphone-the SVC-but while practical, it feels a bit boring, so some nice suggestions to spice it up a bit. Especially love the digital frames as she is always asking for photos of the grand-children. Thanks for a good lens.
  • poddys Nov 20, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    The key finder is a great idea for those who easily lose their keys. At over $50 for the tv enlarger, it's probably worth spending more and getting a new LCD or LED tv, which would be bigger and far smaller than an older tv. The magnifying glass definitely. I got one for my birthday, since I have trouble reading menus etc when we go out. Digital Photo Frames are great so seniors can see the family and relive special moments. Great ideas, nicely done.
  • Tipi Oct 30, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    A roll of stamps, some note cards and maybe even a nice selection of all occasion cards, along with the smooth writing pen would always be welcome. A pen that glides easily is a blessing for those who have pain issues and they do make quite a difference.
  • rosytaylor Jul 8, 2011 @ 7:51 am | delete
    very good collection.... wonderful lens...
  • A-Redneck Jun 27, 2011 @ 7:30 am | delete
    Lovely gift ideas. I love the heated slippers idea. (Foot bath and bath salts would be nice too). Gets hard to reach down there.
  • hotbrain Dec 10, 2010 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Squidoo Angel blessed. Congratulations on an awesome lens!
  • VickiSims Dec 6, 2010 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    I really appreciated the great ideas in this lens since every year I struggle to think of something to give my 90+ year old mom who lives in a retirement community. There were some things here that would have never thought of. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • CCGAL Dec 5, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    Bob and I bought the screen enlarger for his mother - she used it for several years and it made her TV watching a lot easier. She said it was one of the most thoughtful gifts she had ever had. I saved it (she's passed on now) because I know I'm going to need it one of these days. Very good selection of gifts you've curated here.
  • ideadesigns Dec 5, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Great ideas love the projector and the key finder. I think a lot of people would need that!
  • susannaduffy Sep 25, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    I want the lavender slippers! It's got to a stage where I'm looking at senior gifts for my contemporaries
  • CherylK Nov 17, 2009 @ 8:31 am | delete
    Joan, I love these ideas. The tattoos are a hoot! And speaking of handmade gifts, one of my favorites is a photograph of my 8 year old granddaughter that she lovingly put in an old frame, wrapped it up and gave to me. It's priceless. Handmade gifts are the best of all.
  • kab Nov 17, 2009 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Great ideas! I'm lensrolling this to: The 10 Most Useful Household Gifts for Seniors
  • aj2008 Nov 17, 2009 @ 6:20 am | delete
    I think my 80 year old Dad may just find some of those temporary tattoos in his Christmas Stocking this year!
  • GroovyFinds Nov 17, 2009 @ 3:03 am | delete
    I'm getting those tattoos for everyone over 50! LOL
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 16, 2009 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    This is fun! I am going to lensroll it to my Gifts for Grandmothers lens!
  • CoolFoto Oct 30, 2009 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    I am the Grandma. Love the idea of the tatoos! Lots of great gifts here.
  • youanddave Oct 27, 2009 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Terrific lens--super great ideas!! I am getting a few of the tattoos--great for keeping elderly people (and all of us) laughing!
  • Ramkitten Oct 19, 2009 @ 12:32 am | delete
    I bet my 82 year-old mom would LOVE those heated slippers! Her feet are always cold.
  • Mickie_G Oct 17, 2009 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Nice collection of gift ideas. My father is always so difficult to buy for--he tends to buy what he wants or needs just before Christmas! Then we all have to return our gift to him and find another!
  • Heather426 Oct 17, 2009 @ 11:38 am | delete
    some very useful gifts here. 5*
  • mukunda22 Oct 16, 2009 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    Love the stamp and pen idea--zazzle stamps would fit the bill!! Great ideas!!
  • bethd821 Oct 12, 2009 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    great lens, great gift ideas! Some of these gifts I think could cross generations, not just for seniors! 5* and lensroll to my crochet-Christmas lens.
  • burntchestnut Oct 12, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    A good idea for a lens. Too many people give useless gifts that seniors can't use.
  • CleanerLife Oct 12, 2009 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    I didn't know they still make bicycles built for two! I'd love to try one of those, but I think I would like to do it before I get much older, or much more brittle! :)
  • davidstillwagon Oct 9, 2009 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    good lens 5*
  • mulberry Oct 8, 2009 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Great lens idea...I hate to admit it, but I wouldn't mind getting some slippers myself!
  • JenOfChicago Oct 8, 2009 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Great ideas! I like magazine subscriptions for older folks too, they get a reminder of you year round!
  • mbgphoto Oct 8, 2009 @ 9:05 am | delete
    Some great ideas here! Mom's birthday is next week and you've given me some ideas. Thanks.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 5, 2009 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Great collection, Joan.
    Those slippers made me chuckle.
    My Mom would love them.
  • ElleDeeEsse Oct 4, 2009 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    A lovely fun lens. I enjoyed it a lot.
  • naturegirl7 Oct 4, 2009 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    Wonderful gift ideas. I want to get the Brew Master for myself and my Dad would appreciate the ones for people with poor eye sight. Thanks.
  • mshomeec Oct 4, 2009 @ 4:44 am | delete
    Lots of great ideas! This senior has the folding magnifier and I do find that quite helpful!
    Thanks for another most informative lens!
  • Michey Oct 3, 2009 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Hi! Is fun, and you have good ideas. I have to make my mind for Mom!
    Thanks is a lovely lens
    michey
  • GrowWear Oct 2, 2009 @ 8:03 am | delete
    The tattoos are hilarious!!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 1, 2009 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Great ideas. Grandparents are always hard to shop for.
    Lizzy
  • poutine Sep 30, 2009 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    I think I would like the "Folding Pocket Magnifier " and the lavender slippers for myself.

    Poutine
  • stargazer00 Sep 30, 2009 @ 12:45 pm | delete
    I think I would love the heated lavender slippers. I'll have to ask Santa...
  • Susan52 Sep 30, 2009 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    Great gift ideas! I love the lavender slippers. Who wouldn't love cozy, sweet-smelling toesies?
  • tandemonimom Sep 30, 2009 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    These are some wonderful ideas!
  • OhMe Sep 29, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Good ideas. Also I think the frames with the photo slide shows are nice for nursing homes and a lot of seniors like those magnifiers with a light attached.

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