Choosing a gift for your older loved ones...what a great feeling to find the perfect gift! However, there are times when the perfect gift idea eludes you. If that happens, we would like to help. Here is a list of gift suggestions for seniors. Of course, choosing the appropriate gift will depend on the health, energy and living arrangements of your loved one.
Gift Certificates
Crafts Store
Fitness club
Gardener
Groceries
Hair salon
House cleaning
Pedicures & manicures
Restaurants
Games
Scrabble
Crossword puzzles
Deck of cards (large print)
Puzzles (large pieces)
Music & Audio
Books on tape
Classical and big band music tapes
Family and friends news update
Music box
Old radio programs on tape
Talking or singing toy animals
Clothing
Cardigan sweaters with large buttons
Dresses that open down the front
Pajamas, warm robes and yoke-neck nightgowns
Shawls
Slippers and socks
Sweat suits with zippers
Gift Baskets
Hygiene and beauty items: moisturizers, perfumes, compacts, soaps, etc.
Potpourri, sachets, etc.
Pictures
Grandma/Grandpa album
Framed family pictures
Subscriptions
Reminisce magazine
Readers Digest (large print)
Special interest magazines
Shopping clubs
Miscellaneous
Computer tablet/iPad
Flowers & plants
Internet access / Cable TV
Magnifying light
Portable, cell, smartphone
Video call service
Safe devices: whistles, etc.
Small stuffed animals
Stationery & colorful stamps
Telephone receiver with volume control, large buttons
Video games, senior-oriented such as Wii
Transportation tickets
Senior loved ones often treasure gifts of your time and companionship.
Again, be aware of health, energy and living arrangements. Short (and frequent) visits may be preferred to long visits. If you cannot visit as often as you would like, you can contact churches and other organizations who visit seniors as a community service. They are happy to help.
