Christmas Gifts for Grandparents

Presents that come from the heart are presents that will bring special meaning for Grandparents this Holiday Season. Here are some ideas on special presents for the special seniors on your holiday gift list.

Prepaid Phone Cards

Budgets are often of concern for seniors and prepaid phone cards might ease some of the financial worries that long distance phone calls can raise. Buy several for use throughout the year. A new phone book already filled in with family and friend's phone numbers would be a cute idea to give with the prepaid phone cards inside.

A New Computer

If a new computer is something you could afford, perhaps as a gift from the whole family, this could be very special. Grandparents and other seniors can stay in touch with family daily through email. Pictures of grandchildren can be enjoyed every day. Connecting with other seniors with the same interests and hobbies through online community forums can alleviate lonely afternoons.

Computer Classes/Coach

To be sure the computer gets used and the Internet accessibility is understood, sign up Grandma and Grandpa for computer classes at the local community college. You can also have a computer specialist come to their home for classes.

Stamps and Stationary

A big roll of stamps, stationary, pens, and cards all in a beautiful basket or some other unique holder is a very useful present that will be appreciated. Add a note promising refills of all the contents once a month. Make sure to remember to bring refill supplies each month. Grandparents may not feel like they should bother you with reminders, and your visit to bring the refill supplies will be an extra special bonus with this gift.

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