Xmas present ideas for 86yr old?

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

I need some inspiration on a gift idea for my gran.

She doesn't drink alcohol, eat chocolates or use 'smelly stuff' and shopping for clothes is a nightmare as most clothes don't fit her. Her eyesight has deteriorated and she can't watch TV or read books like she used to.

Any suggestions folks or is it back to the good old slippers and flowers?

Thanks in advance!

[skyep]

How about a simple personal radio she can carry from room to room? Another idea, If she can manage to operate a basic personal tape recorder, you can buy audio books.

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

thats a possibility. I'll run a search for audio books and see what comes up.

Do you get a big buttoned radio like you do a phone?

Thanks!

[bird_81]

If she does like to read, if her eyesight isn't really bad, what about those big magnifying lenses that you hang around your neck that rest on your chest so that you can read a book. My friend's mum has a degenerative eye condition and she thought that his was a brilliant idea.

These links may help.
http://www.urable.co.uk/modules/shop/products. asp?catid=36&rangeid=73

http://www.magnifyingglasses.co.uk/acatalog/On line_Catalogue_Hands_Free_Magnifiers_and_Stand s_12.html

[skyep]

Hi SCOTS - Yeah, you can get very basic controls for radio or tape, no fancy stuff, just straight forward. See if you can see any on display before you buy! My mum listens to audio tapes a lot.

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

Hi skyep, been searching the web for stereos but they all appear to be too new and complicated for her, so it would probably not get used...

Still looking tho...

[sleepyj]

a s e x toy lol sorry

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

for me or my gran? :-p

[sleepyj]

UR GRAN LOL might put a smile on her face 4 ever more lol

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

thats a thought i don't need lol

[sleepyj]

book her in 4 a all over massage with a young fit man make her feel like a new woman take years off her.then u can buy her what u like she will be young again lol

[lucyokey]

I had exactly the same problem. Last Christmas I bought a nice, rustic wooden bird feeder like a small house and bird feed for her to put in the garden.

It was such a hit she is still talking about it to this day. Problem is now I have to top that this year!

If she doesn't have a garden you could still get similar to put outside the window etc.

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

a gift voucher for date a granny night?

[B00]

Going back to the audio tapes for her to listen to, and your struggle ot find a basic one that's simple for her to use? I found one of these on EBAY, I know they are children's ones- but you got to admit, nothing technical on them! LOL

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELC-SING-ALONG-TAPE-RECO RDER_W0QQitemZ290044205526QQihZ019QQcategoryZ5 6367QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Alibobs]

Take her out for tea - it may be a pain, you may need to borrow a wheelchair from the Red Cross but she'll love it

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

We go for a fish tea at the local chippy every weekend!

Some good suggestions tho, which have make me think a bit more ....

Thanks peeps!

[weenireeni]

why not get her a record from when she would have been a teenager? she can then listen to it and remember happy memories

:-)

[spk]

sounds daft but have you asked her if she needs anything? She might have something in mind that she would like

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

spk,

Its the same old reply "don't bother with getting me anything, I've got everything I need"!

[spk]

Ive shouldve guessed grannies and mums are always the same !! Nightmare to buy for all of them..

[SCOTS_FLLIC]

Wee update:

Decided on a hamper. Found this one....

http://www.highlandfayre.co.uk/tmenu/products. asp?Command=FullDetails&SpecialOffers=&PC_ID=0 &PROD_ID=520

Would I be better making my own? and if so can u recommend any sites for baskets?