At this time of year, we are in the giving season.  Many of our gifts may have already been purchased with the Black Friday deals but if you are still needing ideas for that loved one that is aging here are a few:

Pay for Things They Need:
Gift certificates for the hair salon
Podiatrist appointment
New batteries for their hearing aid (can be expensive)
Supply of toiletries being automatically delivered each month
Meals, think delivery or premade like https://www.letsdish.com/ if they aren’t on a meal plan
Programming medication machine, today many kinds can be found on Amazon
New clothing
Wander device like a watch, Theora Care was introduced to me by a client recently 

Pay for Things They Will Enjoy:
Outings that the senior living will take such as out to restaurants or a show (ask the community how to best do this)
Puzzle(s) under 1000 and larger size pieces
Alexa or other smart device with screen to talk to grandchildren/family members
If a gardener, bulbs that will grow and bloom, or other plants
New birdfeeder and bird food for outside their window (if community approves)