I need ideas on what to give her. I mean it's kind of hard when she lives in one room and is in a wheel chair most of the time. Any suggestions?
2007-11-25 08:27:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Awesome responses! Thank you for the great ideas!! Keep them coming!
2007-11-25 08:36:51 · update #1
Maybe some framed enlargements of old family photos?
The poem suggestion is brilliant. If you want any help writing it, email me and maybe I could help.
Good luck!
2007-11-25 08:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by peter f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like a lot of the ideas above: photo frame, spending time with her, etc.
I'd like to add a few ideas to the list:
Flameless candles--they give off a nice scent, but are battery operated so there's no danger from a real flame. You can get these at Target or Brookstone, among other places.
A throw blanket: It gets cold in nursing homes, and a nice warm fleece blanket she can wear all the time would be comfy.
2007-11-25 17:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something edible is always a good idea. Think dried fruits like a nicely presented box of dried apricots. Or a gift box of fresh citrus fruits. Steer clear of any sweets like cookies or cakes. Nuts might not go down well either since they can be hard to chew at that age.
2007-11-25 17:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by mamaof3inVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All great ideas,what about personal things like scented powder,bath gels,does she still read,maybe a book in large print or a talking Christmas card,get your family together and tape a message so she can hear your voices when you are not there,Merry Christmas,Robin
2007-11-26 01:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by robin j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her a nice poem about her life.
She would really appreciate it. Have her hang it
up in her room so she can remember how much you\
love her, even when your not visiting her in her nursing home.
The best gifts come from the heart.
Happy Holidays
2007-11-25 16:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by ☮ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she have a nice robe and slippers? Fancy sweater? Pics and any personal writings are always treasured. Make a date to take her shopping or to a park or museum.
2007-11-25 16:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my nana is 94 in a nursing home.... I always get her a fruit basket, she shares it with her friends!!! and I also get her something personal, this year i frames a picture of her and I to put on her shelf by her bed... old people love pictures!!!
2007-11-25 16:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a bunch of photos from family members and make her a photo album.
2007-11-25 16:33:28 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Jade's Mommy♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit her as much as possible and make sure she knows she is loved. nursing homes can be depressing without family.
2007-11-25 16:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Phil Deese 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://findgift.com
you click:
him/her:
her
family member:
grandma
Age:
80-90 (sumthing like that)
holiday:
xmas
i get most of my ideas from there
2007-11-25 16:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by sharee-ree 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋