What is an appropriate gift idea to send a man who is ill?

One of my colleagues is dying of cancer. He has been veryy ill for the past two to three years and now he has taken a turn for the worse. What are some appropriate gift ideas to send to his home. I was concerned about sending a Get Well Soon gift as the doctors have told he and his family that the prognosis is not a good one. He has a wife and several children. I thought of flowers but wanted to inquire if any one had another idea.

What is an appropriate gift idea to send a man who is ill?
Bless you for your thoughtfulness. Go ahead and sent a card but make it a 'thinking of you' one. I know a couple of people in this same boat and that is what I send. As for a gift, flowers are good maybe a favorite food. A visit would be a good idea if you are close enough. Too many people tend to say away from the sick/dieing. If you visit let them lead the conversation. {If you visit ask the wife first if they could deal with a visit.}
Reply:Flowers is the best thing I can think of, you don't want to "rub it in" that he is dying and send a get well card or anything like that, if the family is close to you and you know for sure that he is dying maybe like an inspirational book (chicken soup for the soul, or something that talks about dealing with death, Im sure there is some good ones out there) but other than that flowers is the most appropiriate with like a card that says wishing you well/ with prayers- something like that
Reply:If he's able to sit up and read, a book on his favorite subject or by his favorite author. Maybe a CD by an artist he would like or DVD of a movie he wants to see.



I would avoid a card that says Get Well, but send something that says Thinking of You or Praying for You, Sending Warm Wishes, something non-specific like that.
Reply:When my uncle died of cancer, I wrote him a very long, loving poem, where I recalled all the things we did together since I was 3 y.o.



You could get him a little book of Inspirational verses, or verses by Zen, Confucius, or Buddha. They all ease the mind and are a great comfort.



It's very thoughtful of you to think of him that way.



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Reply:If you know where they live,go visit and take them some KFC.Then you can tell her to let you know if she needs any thing.A plant would be nice and inside note if they need something to call.They never do,but it sure feels good when people offer to.I been there and have done both mentioned.
Reply:Usually a live plant will be appropriate along with a well meaning card. Good conversation is forever at the top of the list because in a lot of cases such as this, friends become sparse and no one seems to visit anymore.
Reply:we have this problem in our family one of my exes is dying of cancer and it was his birthday a few days ago - cards were chosen with extreme care and we sent him flowers and books
Reply:Books or a magazine subscription is nice

puzzle books, trivia type books
Reply:I would send a really soft blanket and a neck pillow with a dvd to watch.