The elderly feel the cold more so maybe a beautiful pashmina or scarf!

I would think about a photobook to. When my grandmother became so old I gave her once a beautiful poncho from Lama wool, as she was often cold. Another year I gave her slippers you can heat. But when she literally has everything you could give her the gift of attention and visit her every week.

something perishable like a nice cake if they can eat it, a nice photo

If she uses any body or face products maybe do up a big basket of her favourite ones, even add in a few nice sweets or biscuits into it if she likes them.

A collection of photos made into a Calendar, a mug or a book would be nice to look at or use. A Collage Photo Framed of her memories. Her life in order… A large Canvas of her favourite photo.. maybe her Wedding day or all her kids and the whole family.. A family tree.. Showing her place within the family.

The idea of the audiobook is great. And you could choose an Italian book then.

I should add- she is an Italian woman speaks only a little English and lives with my father so doesn’t nwed anything extra done for her

Paying for a handyman service, something local or you can buy gift vouchers for Hire a Hubby. For all the jobs that need to be done around the house. Useful and practical.

talking books to listen to

Amazing ideas from the mum that posted before me!
It further depends on this woman. Does she still read, does she watch television, can she eat everything? I would probably go with a funny and sweet book, like “The last voyage of Mrs Henry Parker” by Joanna Nell. Or a nice dvd or a subscription for example to Netflix. Otherwise a box with different yummy products!

Your time! After being the daughter & daughter in law of ladies who were in nursing homes, and being a regular visitor, you would see so many receive visitors only at their birthdays & Christmas, and their dearest wish … was to “see” their relatives – so send a photo book of their grand & great grandchildren on larger paper, so they can “show” visitors or nursing staff. Photos of them when younger, let them “relive” their youth – it will give them a real boost. Apart from photo book, lovely smelling powder with puff, or “older lady perfume” violet or rose, a new nightly or a cardigan , they are all gifts which mean a lot to older ladies, be it mothers, grandmothers or aunties. BUT, be there … thats the most precious gift of all. X