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the only ones who enjoy activities that don't require being up and moving around. Teens and adults may have hobbies, such as scrapbooking, knitting, crocheting, or drawing. Even the non-craft-inclined may appreciate lined paper (for list-making), writing paper and stamps, or even the right hand-held game. Knowing whether a person is more inclined toward word games, puzzles or action games helps. Asking is one way to find out. One way to get ideas is to go to your own cell phone service provider's site and look at available, downloadable, cell phone games. They're usually categorized and may offer ideas on types of games the patient may like.

Personal products or the patient's favorite scent can make great gifts. A new toothbrush, someone's own brand of deodorant or soap, nail-care sets, pedicure sets, travel sets with travel-size personal items in a nice case, or particularly nice skin-care set may be appreciated. A mini-size spray bottle of the the person's favorite scent is usually welcome.

Depending on the woman or girl and her hairstyle, things like head bands or pretty ponytail can holders can help make up for the fact that she may not be able to do her hair the way she'd like. Since hospitals don't usually offer electrical outlets for patient use, a battery-operated curling iron and a package of batteries may be perfect for a girl/woman confined for more than few days.

Although "medical-condition-related" items can seem inappropriate as gifts (for example, a tool that would help a patient with arthritis put his socks on), this can depend on whether buying such practical, "medical-condition-related" items is easily affordable for the individual or not. Some such gifts are less "clinical" than others. A massage pillow for the person who complains of neck stiffness can seem more appropriate than, say, a blood pressure kit.

Nice little items that are simply pleasant for the person to look at can make wonderful gifts (as long the person hasn't been given several of these items by several different people). A pretty, cheerful, or whimsical "knick-knacky" item can be nice on a tray-table. Women may enjoy a pretty little knick-knack or a cute, miniature, animal. Men may like a pen or paperweight with their favorite sports logo or a small ceramic version of their favorite animal. Miniature picture frames containing photos of loved ones, miniature vases or clay flower pots with miniature flowers or plants can be unobtrusive and non-allergenic.

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