Like Whistler I like torches too - I often find it difficult to find the hole to put the key in , even without the drink! I also like the wind up jobbies and tend to keep one handy. Mind you we live in a pitch black village with manure, water hazards, and ducks to avoid in the dark...
Memory sticks/flash drives are quite useful for men and women with PC's. I'm never without one for swapping music and documents around. You could also give them iTunes cards
If all else fails - feed them. Chocolate or cakes with coffee or send out for pizza at lunchtime
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see ~Mark Twain