How Do You Buy A Christmas Present For A Single, Elderly Man?
Older single men are often very difficult to buy for. Either they often seem to have what they want or there are space and privacy issues to deal with. Answering a few questions and keeping your eyes open will often give you clues to the particular person’s needs and wants. Begin always by thinking about the person you’re buying for. What’s his lifestyle like? Can he drive? Is he in his own home or a rest home or assisted living facility? What are his finances like–generally? How old is he? What did and/or does he enjoy to do? Look around his living space. How much room does he have? What kinds of things does he have – what colors what collectibles? Notice things that may need replacing or sprucing up. Write your answers down and get started. Start with what seems to define him best. Is he a salty old fisherman? a gentle bookworm? a social butterfly or a hermit? Does he always wear blue? Does he usually have the radio or stereo on? Is he always cooking something good? Does he have a l
