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Gift ideas for elderly woman

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puddlesplashing · 23/11/2018 16:05

Help!! Need gift ideas for elderly woman. I'm also on a budget of around £25-30

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itsnowthewaitinggame · 23/11/2018 19:08

I saw a lovely little bay tree in Marks and Spencer today for about £20, reduced from about £30 I think. I reckon most people would like a bay tree to sit outside their front door. I don't think you have to do much with them either

moredoll · 23/11/2018 19:11

A bird table with wild bird food for the garden. Lovely chocolates.

RangeRider · 23/11/2018 19:18

You can buy a personalised book with info in about the day the person was born includes cost of thongs, number 1 song, ect.
The cost of thongs?! I'm not sure my elderly aunt would really want to know how much thongs used to cost Grin

sparklepops123 · 23/11/2018 19:53

Spring bulbs,get a selection,she'll love to see the colour coming up ,can still plant dec

Nodancingshoes · 24/11/2018 14:12

My nan loves her clothes so I usually buy a nice scarf or two. She also loves those ginger biscuits from ikea.

Wearywithteens · 24/11/2018 14:19

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SillyPsychicAcid · 24/11/2018 14:19

Lavender bath salts and boiled sweets in a tin.

Seriously, the present I got my grandma that made her light up in her nineties was when I got her a necklace from a very trendy shop and told it was what everyone in their late teens/early twenties was wearing. She said that matched how she felt inside.

So some contemporary jewellery, toiletries or cosmetics, so she feels part of today.

BertrandRussell · 24/11/2018 14:22

"I wouldn't buy an older person a candle for safety reasons."

Why? Are they inflammable?

BurpAndRustle · 24/11/2018 14:47

Are they inflammable?

Stuffed shirts generally are, if that helps?

sodabreadjam · 24/11/2018 16:21

I can kind of see what you mean about candles and fire risk. My elderly neighbour (80s) who was in full possession of her faculties said she didn't like lighting candles in case she forgot about them. Some people get more cautious as they get older. But for those who like candles and welcome them - why not?

Girlsworld92 · 24/11/2018 16:49

A nice jewellery box? There's a nice sale on stackers website this weekend

Owletty · 24/11/2018 16:54

My Nanna is 93 and has all her faculties. BUT, she is a bit unsteady on her feet so I'd never buy her a candle.

Annandale · 24/11/2018 16:55

I've bought my mother a pretty fleece dressing gown because she has a towelling one which is heavy and a kimono which is too light.

I've bought my mother in law a gardenia in a pot from Sutton's (delivery charge included it's about £22). She adores gardenias so I am pleased with that one.

puddlesplashing · 24/11/2018 21:28

Nice new dressing gown is a good idea aswell.

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JennyHolzersGhost · 24/11/2018 21:32

She’s just a person. She would probably hate to be described as ‘elderly’. Can’t you just get her something for her as a person, rather than an ‘elderly woman’ present ?!

dementedma · 24/11/2018 21:35

mum is 84. she loved the Turtle Doves cashmere wrist warmers which help with her arthritis. this year she is getting a book she wants and a lovely lamp.
she enjoys vouchers to do stuff eg trips to the theatre or afternoon tea with the grandchildren, or stuff for the garden/feeding the birds

Willow2017 · 24/11/2018 22:44

My closest telative is in her 80s
Tbh most of the 'nice things' mentioned would not be apprecistrd as she doesnt want more clutter, nore to dust or smelly stuff in her house. Just her but often as we get older we dont want the hassle of more ornaments, crockery in cupboards already full of a lifetimes worth of cups and plates.

I have bought her jigsaws (which she loves as they keep her brain active) for Xmas.
A trug of various bird feeding stuff and an unusual bird feeder. She loves watching her birds😀

Also craft stuff as she loves her craft classes.
One year it was a hamper of different flavours/makes of hot choc, which she has every night and some fancy biccies.

Think about what she likes and what her intetests are but also if she really needs it or would even use it? If she likes gardening maybe something like new gloves, new tools, some new plants or a small planter full of various bulbs?

A small amount of something she will really like is better than a ton of stuff people think older women should like😀 Something personal is likely to be appreciated more than some generic 'woman's present'.

Food hamper - jam ones are always good

Ha, nope not always. Being older doesnt mean you live on scones and jam ! My 87yr old rellie still makes her own jam (and bakes 30 scones a week for her pensioners club) but doesnt eat much jam herself. She gives it all away😀 last thing she would want would be jam😂😂

HollowTalk · 24/11/2018 22:52

I agree with those who say you should think of her as a woman, not an elderly woman.

LadyLapsang · 24/11/2018 23:21

Roses from David Austin, plant now and enjoy in the summer. A hamper you make up yourself with lots of luxuries. A parlux hairdryer as it's a lot lighter and easier to use. Digital radio. Favourite scent. A makeover. A magnifying mirror for make up. A book by an author she enjoys. A bottle of gin or their favourite tipple. National Trust membership and your time to take them. Similarly theatre, ballet, opera tickets. A magazine subscription. Your time and attention. You could give her a manicure, help with shopping etc.

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