The perfect gift doesn\u2019t just make the holidays brighter; it also makes the recipient\u2019s life easier or more fun year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what do you get for the older adult in your life who\u2019s notoriously hard to shop for? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are our tried and tested gift ideas for seniors, including options we\u2019ve picked up for our own families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As time passes, seniors often lose access to their hobbies and interests. Fortunately, there are a few services available that can help them reconnect with the things that make them happy. Here are two of our favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many older people who\u2019ve moved to be closer to family or to access the care they need find that they miss the comforts of their old home. One great way to connect them with their old hometown is to get them a subscription to SiriusXM<\/a>. They can keep up with their favorite sports teams from across the country and enjoy their favorite music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your loved one has moved recently, they might be missing a favorite dish from home. If so, Goldbelly<\/a> can help. This long-distance meal delivery service can safely overnight their favorite foods from restaurants across the country, helping seniors rediscover their old favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s well-known that seniors tend to love reminders of their family\u2014so well-known, in fact, that many of them are already swamped with photo albums. Here are a few good alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many services that create custom gifts like calendars, coasters and mugs with your personal photos on them. All you need to do is send them the photos you\u2019d like to use and pick a product and design you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best ways to share family photos with your loved one is a Frameo<\/a> frame. This Internet-linked digital photo frame lets you display pictures in your loved one\u2019s home from anywhere. It creates less clutter than a traditional photo album, and lets them display far more images than an ordinary frame. Even better, whenever you take a new photo, you can easily share it to the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, the best gift is just a nicer version of something the person might get for themselves. A photo book from a custom printing company like Shutterfly<\/a> is a lot like a permanent, high-quality photo album. It\u2019s a great way to remember the people and moments that matter most. Creating a photo book together also makes a great family activity; teenagers can be especially helpful here while also spending quality time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because you get to decide exactly what goes into a photo book, there are plenty of ways to get creative with it. One good option is to write down your most treasured family recipes with photos of your loved one making each one to create a unique family cookbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Storyworth<\/a> is a service that offers something incredibly valuable: time to reflect. Each week, they\u2019ll send an email prompt to think about a story like a first job, a school milestone or a childhood pet. Even better, the company will then collect those stories into a physical book that they can review and share with younger generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many seniors lose mobility and coordination as they age, and it can make daily living more difficult in a variety of ways, some of which may not be obvious. One great way to bring a smile to their face is to give a gift that makes their life easier\u2014especially if it helps with a problem they didn\u2019t even realize they had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a lot of food at home during the holidays, but it\u2019s easy for seniors to run out later in the year. One way to help is to commit to sending them a regular subscription or care packages: Collections of fruits, healthy snacks and pre-prepared meals you know your loved one will enjoy. With services like DoorDash and Instacart, you can order food for them from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a senior in your life doesn\u2019t need care yet, consider gifting them the services of a geriatric care manager, who can ensure there\u2019s always someone available to step in if they suddenly need assistance. If you need help finding a good care manager in your area, we\u2019re happy to point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For seniors who experience joint pain or loss of coordination, objects on high shelves or the floor can be difficult to reach, and those that fall behind the fridge or the couch might as well be gone forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It might seem silly, but one of the best ways to help your loved one get hard-to-reach items is to give them a grabber<\/a>. Grabbers vary a great deal in quality, grip and weight, so make sure to get one that\u2019s light enough for your loved one to easily maneuver, but which packs enough grip to reliably hold small objects. It\u2019s also helpful to get one with a swivel head, which is helpful for reaching items on high shelves or under couches and beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Night lights provide crucial illumination to help seniors who struggle with balance and vision to avoid tripping at night. Any night light will do for safety, but if you want to make life a little better for a senior you care about, get a high-quality one that makes their home more beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your loved one opens their gift, offer to install it for them so they don\u2019t have to bend over and reach a low outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes it\u2019s hard to get a conversation started. If you live near your family, you might have exhausted the most obvious topics; if not, it can be difficult to break the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, there are games like Talking Point<\/a> built to help with exactly that. It\u2019s designed to help families come together, learn about each other and resolve conflicts. It\u2019s a fun, rewarding way to strengthen your family ties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Games that involve sharing memories and family traditions are a great way to help seniors with grief and loneliness during the holidays<\/a>, especially if they\u2019ve recently experienced a loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A professional caregiver can offer companion care<\/a> to help with many aspects of the holidays and throughout the year. Whether your loved one needs help baking cookies, wrapping presents or getting to and from holiday celebrations, our caregivers are there to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOrder Them a Hometown Treat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Share Some Family Memories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Personalized Gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A Digital Photo Frame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A Photo Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Storyworth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make Their Life Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Space Out Food Gifts with Subscriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Reach Out to a Geriatric Care Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Extend Their Reach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Install Some Good Night Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Give the Gift of Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get Respite Care Services for Help With the Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n