Anyone have any good online gift ideas

[applegrove]

Last edited Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:14 AM - Edit history (1)

for someone who is very sick? She can‘t eat so a corporate gift basket is out. I‘ve already sent flowers and will send books. She doesn‘t want junk for her home. Money is not an issue.

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Have you asked her what she wants/needs?

When I am housebound for any reason, I love books to read, and audio books, and good/favorite tv series to watch on my puter.

[applegrove]

3. I‘ve already asked if she wanted dvds

and she said no. She‘s not ostentatious but I want to get something she would enjoy. She was so important to me when I was a young adult. Helped to reawaken me and give me my self esteem and will back.

[onehandle]

2. iPad Mini. Lightweight, good for someone who is weakened by illness.

And it won't junk up her house. A world of books and video on board.

[applegrove]

4. That is a good idea except that she is old and hates using

the computer she does have. But I will definitely look in the high tech store to see what things they do have.

[blogslut]

21. Nook Simple Touch

Very nice e-reader. The screen is easy on the eyes. The touch screen makes operation simple. WiFi allows downloading books. Price - $99.00

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-simple-touch-barnes-noble/1102344735

[riderinthestorm]

5. Pampering - a massage, manicure or pedicure (or all three?)

You can arrange for them online.

Does she like animals? Can you get in touch with a service organization to bring a dog or cat to her on a regular basis for some comforting and snuggling?

Music? An easy to manipulate CD player and some great music?

[applegrove]

6. Great ideas.

[MiddleFingerMom]

7. I once lived in a platonic "Three's Company" situation with two great female friends from work.

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One Christmas (when I was flush), I got them each a half-day at a spa to be pampered.
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MAN... did they ever love that.
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And when word got around, I think EVERY woman at work wanted to be my housemate.
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On the other hand, remember the 60's - 70's? The lights rotated and changed colors
every 20-30 seconds or so. In the 90's, when my parents were both in their 70's, I got
them one of these. They loved IT -- they even used to turn out all the other lights and
enjoy the awesome mellow -- the old closeted hippies!!!
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http://www.coolstuffexpress.com/store/p/262-Fiber-Optic-Spray-Table-Floor-Lamp.html
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[applegrove]

9. I've narrowed it down to something mood altering...and by that

I mean a spa treatment or something like that. Maybe some music too.

[nadine_mn]

8. what about a gift in her name to a charity - you know like adopt an endangered animal or something

I love the adopt an endangered animal - you get a plush toy too (ok I am a softie for animals)

Heifer International is one of my favorites too - you can give the gift of a goat or cow to help a family in need to be self-sustaining.

http://www.heifer.org/


I suggest this kind of stuff in addition to the above recommendations for day spa gifts only because you mentioned she doesn't want a lot of clutter.

I have a dear friend who has everything she wants or needs and she has always been thrilled with these gifts.

Clearly there are hundreds of worthy causes to donate to - I was just throwing in my 2 cents.

[applegrove]

10. I'm actually doing that for Christmas this year. I'm giving

a little info on the charity I have chosen to everyone on my list this year. I used to love, love, love to shop for gifts for people. I'm suddenly all out of ideas.

[HopeHoops]

11. Lava lamp. They're soothing to look at and not a "trinket".

[markstafford]

12. hope this helps you

There are lots of stuff that you can gift, what you think about edible gifts. Cookie bouquets will be a great gifts for every occasion, even you can get it custom packed for the corporate gifting. The popularity for edible gifts are growing and this is the reason this is the best time to gift your loved one's. I have already booked mine for this christmas, as I need to gift all my friends and family.

[hrmjustin]

15. Welcome to DU!

[littlemissmartypants]

13. On a nice piece of card stock

write: "This card entitles the bearer to 50 hours of activities of their choice. This card does not expire. Merry Christmas." If money is no object give time. LMSP

[union_maid]

14. Warm cuddlies

Cuddly warm throw that's especially nice. Some of those fleece shawls with pockets are suprisingly appealing to older people. They get cold. My mother-in-law is reasonably good health and is cold even in Florida sometimes. I'm only a little bit old myself and have already started to develop a new appreciation for warm and cozy when the temp drops. You can get all that online and get it sent right to her.

[femmocrat]

16. How about satellite radio (if you can afford it)?

I have an elderly friend who loves listening to Radio Left all day.

[kentauros]

17. Does she like radio theater?

ZBS has some great stuff, though most is either esoteric mysteries or science fiction.

http://www.zbs.org/catalog/index.php?osCsid=1546f10ec00221ac897e919b93733f6f

[MiddleFingerMom]

18. Though you said she hates using the computer, you could set this site up on her favorites bar.

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It's old time radio from the 40's and 50's -- Father Knows Best, Jack Benny, Burns & Allen,
Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly, etc -- hundreds of shows and THOUSANDS of episodes...
all for free.
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Check it out. YOU may like it, too.
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http://otr.net/
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[applegrove]

19. That is a great idea. I passed it along. Thanks MFM....you are always helping out,

even in the midst of a medical crisis.

[mrmpa]

20. Hire someone for one or two weeks........

to read to her, to play a board game, or whatever, just a companion,no nursing skills. Try going through a non profit like catholic charities or the United Jewish Federation in the town she lives in, they usually have rosters of companions that have been completely vetted in regard to background investigations.

Hope that helps