My 2 cents: Lotion. My grandmother always asked for lotion - she said it was because as she aged her skin became drier, and she was always using lotion. She also asked for postage stamps and stationery - it was difficult for her to get out and about and get them. Neither of those are as cool as naming a star, but they are very practical.
Excellant ideas!
Thank you guys.
I hadn’t even thought of lotion...and the digital photo frame is an excellant way to get her the pictures of her son.
How about a warm and cozy quilt, pillows, high threadcount sheets and pillow shams?