25 Frugal Gift Ideas for the Elderly

Here are a few Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas for the senior citizen on your list. These would also work for birthday or anytime presents.

1. stationery
2. stamps
3. beauty salon gift certificate
4. bedsocks
5. hand lotions and creams
6. scarf
7. special soaps
8. birdfeeder
9. reach extender
10. music CD
11. book on CD or tape
12. word search puzzle books
13. help with difficult household tasks
14. non-skid socks
15. jumbo-faced playing cards
16. sweet breads such as pumpkin or banana-nut
17. plants
18. large print books
19. a personal visit
20. scrapbook of family member photos
21. warm blanket
22. slippers
23. sweatshirt and/or pants
24. large-face electric clock
25. large-button TV remote