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[Noel7]

I was in Walgreens the other day and on the counter I noticed a small Christmas tree, the Senior Giving Tree.

I looked it over, one man wanted chocolates, others had various other small requests, but I was struck by the number of elderly  customers who asked for a cane. 

Such a simple basic need that would be a Christmas gift for someone.  It touched me deeply.

Have others noticed Senior Giving Trees in their drugstores or other places?  What a wonderful idea, imo, giving directly to our neighbors.

[deepwaterdotter]

I will check for this the next time I shop at Walgreens.  Thanks for posting this info.

[Abrowneyegirl]

A local HomeHealth agency has such tree set up in local credit unions.  They select seniors that do not have family or a lot of means.

I usually grab several each year.  Some of the things they ask for are more necessities than "gifts" it breaks my heart.

I collect things all year that are common requests, like puzzle books, lotion, chap stick, etc.

[Noel7]

If anyone is interested, Target, Walmart and Amazon have a nice looking cane with the curve handle for stability for only $10.

I hope that information is OK to post.  It breaks my heart that there are elderly people who need help walking and don't have it... that's all they want for Christmas.

[Noel7]

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@Abrowneyegirl wrote:

A local HomeHealth agency has such tree set up in local credit unions.  They select seniors that do not have family or a lot of means.

I usually grab several each year.  Some of the things they ask for are more necessities than "gifts" it breaks my heart.

I collect things all year that are common requests, like puzzle books, lotion, chap stick, etc.

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@Abrowneyegirl

Yes, I saw several requests for puzzle and crossword books, too!  Where can you buy them?

[momtochloe]

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@Noel7 wrote:

I was in Walgreens the other day and on the counter I noticed a small Christmas tree, the Senior Giving Tree.

I looked it over, one man wanted chocolates, others had various other small requests, but I was struck by the number of elderly  customers who asked for a cane. 

Such a simple basic need that would be a Christmas gift for someone.  It touched me deeply.

Have others noticed Senior Giving Trees in their drugstores or other places?  What a wonderful idea, imo, giving directly to our neighbors.

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@Noel7 thanks so much for posting as I normally don't shop Walgreen's but will swing by there this weekend to see if I can help . . . 

[Abrowneyegirl]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@Abrowneyegirl wrote:

A local HomeHealth agency has such tree set up in local credit unions.  They select seniors that do not have family or a lot of means.

I usually grab several each year.  Some of the things they ask for are more necessities than "gifts" it breaks my heart.

I collect things all year that are common requests, like puzzle books, lotion, chap stick, etc.

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@Abrowneyegirl

Yes, I saw several requests for puzzle and crossword books, too!  Where can you buy them?

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My local grocery store (surprise) has a decent supply of large print puzzle books!  A friend also tells me to check the dollar stores.

This year I also bought fun color markers and pens to put with the books.

[Lucky Charm]

Hi Noel!  I think you can get crosswords and puzzles right there in the drugstores.  

I rarely go in to drug stores, do all my shopping at grocery stores.

But I'm sure you can get canes right in the drugstore, too.

These drugstores have turned into department stores around here.

I wonder if they have a *bank* of donations that can go towards meds that people can't afford out of pocket.  That would be a good idea.

[Noel7]

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@Abrowneyegirl wrote:

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@Abrowneyegirl wrote:

A local HomeHealth agency has such tree set up in local credit unions.  They select seniors that do not have family or a lot of means.

I usually grab several each year.  Some of the things they ask for are more necessities than "gifts" it breaks my heart.

I collect things all year that are common requests, like puzzle books, lotion, chap stick, etc.

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@Abrowneyegirl

Yes, I saw several requests for puzzle and crossword books, too!  Where can you buy them?

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My local grocery store (surprise) has a decent supply of large print puzzle books!  A friend also tells me to check the dollar stores.

This year I also bought fun color markers and pens to put with the books.

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@Abrowneyegirl

Thank you, I will do what I can to find them, and I love the idea of color markers. 

[lolakimono]

@Noel7

There are lots available (by the case too) at Dollar Tree.