Gift idea for physically disabled elderly man?

Question

Doing a sort of "adopting" an elderly person at the convalescent hospital for the holiday season and I need a gift idea. 10-20 dollars. Here's info about the man 50-60 years old Likes to play cards Has use of right arm but not the other (he holds it close to his chest) He knows all the us...

Answer 1

A US puzzle.
A book on US history or geography
A rack for holding cards
Something warm and cheery to wear
Something decorative for his room


I agree 50-60 is not elderly, it is just past middle-aged

Answer 2

yes it is a great idea, if you want to make it realllllly special, go to the dollar store and buy a coffee mug (or use one out of your cabinet, just be sure it does not have any cracks or chips on it), then get a couple packets of those one cup servings hot chocolates (you can buy a box of swiss miss or nestles for about a dollar - use 2 or 3 packets tucked inside the cup and you will have the other 9 or 10 leftover for yourself!!!) then use a sheet of tissue paper or some newspaper or paper towels and wrap that around the cup then stuff it into a lunch bag sized paper bag, if the bag is real plain you can decorate it with drawings of marshmallows :)

Answer 3

50 - 60 is not elderly ! how about getting him a book.

Answer 4

A small portable radio.

Sony makes a dandy one for about $10
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-S10MK2-Po...

They sell 'em at lots of other discount stores.
Add in 4 AA batteries and maybe a set of headphones, and it's good.

Lots of interesting stuff to listen to on AM radio late at night when he's all alone.

Answer 5

sounds weird, but get him this hand held thingo that does up buttons. my mum has finger amputations and it's really made it easier for her. i know it sounds stupid but i think it would be a good gift. they are cheap and simple to use. you could also get him some kind of card shuffler as he only has the use of 1 arm :)