Choosing the best gift for seniors can be challenging, especially when they have particular tastes and preferences. How, then, do you get them a present that they’ll appreciate? It gets even more complicated if they insist they don’t want anything, and do not want to burden you with having to get a gift for them. However, if your gifts are useful and practical, perhaps they wouldn’t mind receiving them! Here are some appropriate gifts for seniors that you can consider.
Brain Games
Puzzles and games have significant health benefits for seniors as they engage the brain. For example, crossword puzzles, word searches, and Sudoku books are sufficient for those who enjoy the mental challenges.
Non-Slip Socks
Gripper socks (ones with rubber grips on the bottom) prevent the risk of falling while keeping feet warm. Also, they come in numerous colors and styles for both men and women. If you’d like to gift your parents a practical gift, non-slip socks are an excellent option.
Key Finder
Key finders assist seniors who keep misplacing their house keys. They vary, and some models find keys up to 300 feet away. You can purchase a Bluetooth finder for your elderly parent (especially those with smartphones). For the more conservative ones, opt for radio-frequency-based devices.
Sleep Sound Machine
Sleeping issues are common among the elderly. However, a sleep sound machine generates calming white noise and natural sounds that relax them and make them fall asleep faster. Some models even adjust the volume based on the environmental noise, making them a perfect gift for your elderly parents.
Light Therapy Lamp
Dark winter days can spoil anyone’s moods. However, a lamp that lights like natural outdoor light can brighten a loved one’s day. These lamps are also perfect for seniors who are mobility-challenged and have difficulty getting outdoors.
Magnifying Mirror
Grooming is a big challenge for the elderly, who can’t stand for long on their feet. Place magnifying mirrors on a desk, counter, table, or dresser for your elderly parents to groom themselves easily—saving elders with vision problems.
Scratch Map
Are your loved ones the globetrotting type? If yes, gifting them with a scratching wall map to scratch off places they’ve visited is one of the unique ways to document adventures, and it’s also an excellent addition to the wall of a den room.
Throw Blanket
Who wouldn’t want a soft, cuddly throw blanket to stay comfortable while relaxing, reading, or watching TV? Most throw blankets are light, easy to clean and come in different designs and colors, making them an excellent gift for seniors.
Single-Serve Coffee Maker
A single-serve coffee maker can make brewing coffee a breeze for your elderly parents. Furthermore, your elderly parents will not have to brew a lot if they’ll only drink a cup or two.
Memory and Keepsake Journal
Thinking of what to write can be challenging if the memory journal is new. The best part is that many journals have pages and flaps to store family tree photos and mementos. These journals have guided prompts that help record the story of your elderly parent’s life, which they can narrate for future generations.
