Not to attack the person doing the gesture as it's awesome but no one "needs" a Christmas gift. When did Christmas become more of a "Can't wait to get my awesome gifts" vs the other aspect of spending time with friends and loved ones.

The elder generation don't need gifts. They would likely appreciate it more to be involved and to be thought of during the holidays and be able to spend it with their loved ones.

All too often the people in nursing homes gets a quick visit from their kids for maybe what 15-30 minutes and after that poof, all alone again watching reruns in your room alone.