What would you get your ageing parents for Christmas if they have everything and you have

[riderinthestorm]

35. Music. Can you burn some CD's of some oldies?

My parents are in their late seventies but they love the old teevee and radio shows. If you can't burn some CD's, try to take some time to download some of the old classic shows from their day. It's usually free - I Love Lucy, Gracie and Allen, the Honeymooners, gosh the list is endless. Then watch the programs with them so they can reminisce.

My dad loves old VHS tapes of orchestral performances: I can find old Boston Pops VHS tapes at Goodwill and he LOVES watching them. Are your parents musical? Do they play an instrument? Old sheet music of favorite hymns, jazz, big band etc. are always a hit.

Once, when I was really broke I spent the afternoon sketching them. I have never had an art class in my life, I never draw, I CAN'T draw, but spending that time drawing a portrait, really focusing on their faces, was truly touching (even if the results were awful). They craved the attention.

Foot or facial massages are always a hit. Old people LOVE tactile touch. They don't get enough of it honestly. Paint toenails or fingernails. Give them a temporary tattoo. Has Mom always wanted to be a biker chick? Get her a temporary Hells Angel tat.... Anything that really touches them....

Good luck, you are doing fine