gifts for women 75+

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Really struggling with ideas for mum this year. We lost dad earlier this year, first Christmas without him. Over the last few years we've bought them foodie gifts, things like hampers, cheese board and crackers, cream tea etc etc. But that's harder when it's just one person. She's not a clothes person, doesn't "do" technology, isn't interested in perfume or jewellery. Any ideas???

i know you said no clothes but I bought my octogenarian mum this lounge suit recently and she loves it so much she also got the grey one. It’s really beautiful quality, soft and warm. It’s smart enough to be worn outside and in. it’s like wearing a hug!

https://www.johnlewis.com/pretty-you-london-cosy-chevron-lounge-suit/p109417389?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

That's gorgeous, thank you for sharing

Heated throw
Cashmere socks
Cashmere fingerless gloves/Turtledoves things
Good book (if ok eyesight)
Audible sub (if not)
Google Mini/Alexa
Nice booze

there are books where your mum can write her life story. It was designed by a lady whose mum had dementia, as the author felt she had missed out on knowing about her mums life.
i had one and it took me abut 18 months to complete. The prompts are amazing. It made me remember things I thought I had forgotten. There is a space for photos.

it will hopefully give your mum lots to do. I shed a lot of tears writing it, but also it made me appreciate the happy times.

After she read the book, we went to visit lots of places that I had featured.

I think mine was called Tell me your story Mum.

Right?

I love this! Actually I wanted it as DD Xmas present, gave ot to her for Mother's Day and got it as a gif the next Xmas! It's priceless and absolutely unique I recommend for everyone!

Can you recommend where to get cashmere socks please?

My mum is 77. Im getting her peanut brittle, a bottle of sherry, a hand trowel and hand fork for the garden and a canvas print of my children.

Hoping the OP has discovered the perfect gift since the start of the thread!

I woke up to a brilliant list in the FT:

https://www.ft.com/content/7cf14d05-fcd9-48dd-859b-68a28b872498

and have just ordered something tech-y from it for the nonagenarian in the family. Very pleased. I’d have had to fall back on a flower subscription otherwise, which didn’t feel sufficiently exciting for this particular recipient. I’m crossing my fingers for timely express delivery.