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Top Ten Home Office Gifts For Your Grandparents

Article by jkg0679 (1,374 pts

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Published on Dec 3, 2008

Do you have a grandparent or other older person with a home office on your gift list? If so, they may very well enjoy a gift that makes their life a little bit easier. The following are suggested gift ideas for senior home office users.

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A book: There are many books available geared toward helping seniors learn how to use computers. Some books include It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer: The Fearless Guide for Seniors, Internet and E-mail for Seniors with Windows XP: For Senior Citizens Who Want to Start Using the Internet, and Computers For Seniors For Dummies.
Keys-U-See keyboard: This keyboard is the same size as a traditional keyboard, but comes with yellow keys with large black letters and numbers. Amazon currently sells this keyboard for under $30.
Wrist pads: These pads come available for support while using the keyboard or mouse. Not

only do they offer comfort, but they also lesson the strain put on your wrist while using the computer.
Software: Get a fun software program that is geared toward something they enjoy doing. If grandma enjoys researching her family tree, you might consider purchasing her Family Tree, or if grandpa is an avid golfer, he might enjoy a golf program that he can play during times snow and rain.
A class: If there is a computer course for seniors offered in your area, consider paying the tuition fee for your grandparent to attend. Not only will they receive useful information, but this also provides them with the opportunity to get out and meet new people.
Mouse pad: Have a mouse pad personalized with a photo of the grandkids or great-grandkids. Companies that offer this service include Shutterfly and Snapfish.
Digital camera: There are many types of digital cameras available. Some are very simple to use while others are more complex. Purchase one that is appropriate for your grandparent. Be prepared to show them how to use it!
Shredder: Help keep your grandparent from falling subject to identity theft by purchasing them a shredder. These can be used for shredding vital documents, or compacting paper trash.
Gift card: Purchase a gift card to use at an office supply

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store and let them choose their own gift. They can use it toward supplies such as paper, ink cartridges, or whatever else the need.
Your time: If you have a good understanding of computer basics, offer your services to teach, or offer technical support if something should go wrong with their computer.

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