Running Gear

• For the older woman who walks or jogs to stay healthy, give her a pair of top-of-the-line running shoes, along with a pedometer and a new jogging suit. She will appreciate that you took into account her passion for trying to stay fit. You can also include a personalized water bottle with her name or initials on it.
  
  

Makeover or Makeup Kit

• Just because she's older doesn't mean she doesn't want to look good. If you notice that the person takes very good care of her skin and always likes her hair to be perfect, take her to a popular salon to get her hair done professionally and to have makeup artists give her tips on how best to do her face. You might also present her with a makeup kit from her favorite cosmetics company.
  
  

A Journal

• If the person is retired, she may have more time on her hands to sit back and reflect on her life. Give her a journal so that she can write down her thoughts in quiet moments. You might also ask her to write down family history as she remembers it so that memories are not lost.
  
  

Dance Lessons

• For the older woman who enjoys dancing, she might like to learn how to glide across the dance floor with a professional. Sign her up for a dance class for ballroom dancing if she loves watching it on television or if she used to dance when she was younger. You could also find a class that teaches lessons or has special dance nights based on dances that were popular when she was young.