Ten Popular and Economical GIfts for Seniors

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10 Popular and Economical Gifts for Seniors

What's on your senior's wish list this holiday season? The following list provides valuable insight. An analysis of more than 12,000 senior gift requests conducted by Home Instead Senior Care reveals that these are some of the most popular holiday wishes of older adults:

1. Gift certificates to restaurants and grocery stores, or gas cards for seniors who drive
2. Hand and body lotions, creams, shower gels, and scented candles
3. Blankets, robes, and slippers
4. Books and magazine subscriptions
5. Crossword and puzzle books, and pencils
6. Hats, mittens, and gloves
7. Towels and wash cloths
8. Boxed chocolates, chocolate-covered cherries, and hard candies
9. Stamps and stationery
10. Gift certificate for companionship services

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