What are the best gifts to by for a man living in a elderly nursing home? by Connie b. Dellobuono

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

For the elderly gentleman in a care home or nursing home, I would observe what necessities he needs the most that I can buy for him. I would start with
 jogging pants to walking shoes and socks
 a soft ball for sitting exercises (can still move and has mental faculty intact)
 an ipad or music player (still can appreciate music and lover of music)
 a stuff animal (dog or cat) – for Alzheimer's near last stage
cake, ice cream and balloon
And any thing that you would love to have when you are like them

What are the best gifts to by for a man living in a elderly nursing home?