I know this is going to sound kind of ridiculous, because how do you
gift wrap a pain free day with enough rest... but...

My father is a Polio survivor. Thanks to God, he doesn't have any
physical evidence of the disease except some pretty major stretch
marks. He had Polio from 1949 - 1953 and was in an iron lung that
whole time until one day, during a Sister Kenny treatment, he said
"ow" and everyone freaked out. The disease disappeared as quickly as
it had taken him, though he needed to re-learn to walk, swallow, and
such. In any event, here he is, 61 years old, and PPS has sneaked up
on him over the last few years. He is a first-time grandpa to my 7
month old daughter, and I see it killing him that he doesn't always
have the strength to hold her or play with her, or bend down. He's
terribly fatigued, and the restlessness and pain is awful for him, too.

I am starting to think about xmas gifts for him. I am wondering if
anyone has found something that soothes them - even a little - and
helps them get through the day. I have already gotten him the
slippers with the microwavable inserts to warm his feet. He walks
okay, if slowly. I know that his back hurts him a lot. Is there
anything you can think of?

I appreciate any and all suggestions. All the best to everyone, and
thank you, BlueRoller, for having this place.