Present Ideas - Brainstorm

Raq · 12-05-2008, 10:24 AM

Hi,

Does anyone have any ideas of what we can get my partners father for christmas.
He is bed bound and has a terminal brain tumour, can't read or really watch tv, and his hands are quite shaky.
We have exhausted all options i can think of so far for birthday, we have done chocolates, new fluffy pillow type thing, vibrating massage slippers..

It's getting very difficult to think of anything to get him, any ideas would be welcomed.

_Asti_ · 12-05-2008, 10:26 AM

A throw blanket?
Or what about an audio book? Does he listen to music?

Crazyaboutdogs · 12-05-2008, 10:29 AM

Where you live are there cancer organizations that might have relevant gift ideas for terminal patients. Like Asti said, a blanket might be a good idea.

lostandhurt · 12-05-2008, 10:35 AM

Does he have a nice CD player in his room? Perhaps some books on cd that he would like. If he is religous you can get the bible on tape/cd also.

lost

alli · 12-05-2008, 10:59 AM

How about a little fishbowl with low-maintenance fish? Is someone around enough & wouldn't mind the upkeep? (cleaning the bowl, feeding). Like a beta fish. They are so pretty & don't even need air bubbles. I used to put my beta one in this gorgeous vase I have.

george237 · 12-05-2008, 01:00 PM

A book of photos going through his life and the lives of his family.

We did it for my grandmother.

12-05-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
Raq Offline Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Gender: Female Posts: 30	Present Ideas - Brainstorm Hi, Does anyone have any ideas of what we can get my partners father for christmas. He is bed bound and has a terminal brain tumour, can't read or really watch tv, and his hands are quite shaky. We have exhausted all options i can think of so far for birthday, we have done chocolates, new fluffy pillow type thing, vibrating massage slippers.. It's getting very difficult to think of anything to get him, any ideas would be welcomed.

12-05-2008, 10:26 AM	#2
_Asti_ Online Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: Female Age: 23 Posts: 2,354	A throw blanket? Or what about an audio book? Does he listen to music? __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ __________________ I got so much love For you darlin' and I, I wanna let you know how I feel And it's true that I love you And it's true your the only one and I do, I adore you And it's true You make me feel alive ___________________

12-05-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
lostandhurt Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Gender: Male Age: 45 Posts: 2,150	Does he have a nice CD player in his room? Perhaps some books on cd that he would like. If he is religous you can get the bible on tape/cd also. lost __________________ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace and happiness; Trusting that I may be reasonably happy in this life and forever.

12-05-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
Crazyaboutdogs Online Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Gender: Female Age: 46 Posts: 15,626	Where you live are there cancer organizations that might have relevant gift ideas for terminal patients. Like Asti said, a blanket might be a good idea.

12-05-2008, 10:59 AM	#5
alli Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 2,359	How about a little fishbowl with low-maintenance fish? Is someone around enough & wouldn't mind the upkeep? (cleaning the bowl, feeding). Like a beta fish. They are so pretty & don't even need air bubbles. I used to put my beta one in this gorgeous vase I have.

12-05-2008, 01:00 PM	#6
george237 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,123	A book of photos going through his life and the lives of his family. We did it for my grandmother.