Because people are generally living longer these days, the downside is that there are more housebound individuals than probably ever in history. This naturally means a lot of sadness and loneliness. Old people are often stuck in their homes with not much to do and very little company. This can lead to major depression. So it is always worth looking into relatively easy ways to help these people. One such way is by getting them a little gift, such as a magazine subscription from the National Magazine Exchange. One need not break the bank to do this either. It is relatively inexpensive to have a magazine come to your door every month. And the joy it can bring to someone who doesn’t get out much, or have many visitors, can be huge. So the next time you are thinking you want to be a little bit charitable but you don’t know what to do, take care of your little old neighbor in the apartment downstairs from you and give her a real treat. She’ll be thanking you every month!