Here are our top suggestions for gift ideas for the older people in your life.
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Personal items
- Watch
- Jewelry
- Cologne or perfume
- A new outfit or jacket
- Gloves and hats
- Reading glasses or magnifying glass
Technology
- Tablet/iPad, such as the GrandPad
- Fitness tracker, such as Fitbit
- Smartphone
- Digital photo frame
- Audiobooks
- Smart speaker
- Headphones
- Doorbell camera system
Handmade and personalized
- Photobook or memory album
- Framed family photo
- Birdhouse or bird feeder
- Homemade jam, salsa or another tasty treat
- Bookmarks
- A written story, poem or song about the person
- Painted or sculpted pottery or garden stepping stone
- Wall hangings, ornaments, magnets or window suncatcher
Home brighteners
- A houseplant or potted flowers
- Bath towels
- Blankets
- Throw pillows
- Card games, puzzles or board games
- Materials for a favorite hobby like knitting, reading, music or gardening
- One-cup coffee maker
Subscriptions and more
- Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime subscription
- Magazine subscription, such as ReminisceAncestry.com membership
- Flower or book of the month subscription
- Chocolate subscription box
- MasterClass subscription for online learning
- Dollar Shave Club subscription
- Adult coloring books and colored pencils
- Fillable life storybook
- Once-a-month lunch dates
For nursing home residents
- A basket with their favorite baked goods and treats
- Sudoku, crossword or word search books
- Smartphone
- Tablet/iPad
- Large-print books or audiobooks
- Digital photo frame or personalized calendar
- Lap blanket
- Armchair caddy
- Slipper socks
- Tennis shoes
- Clothing, such as sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants and T-shirts
- Lotion or other toiletries
Bonus gift ideas
- Consider making a donation to an organization whose mission is important to you and your family. Ask your family members for a list of favorite charities, or research some nonprofit groups you could support.
Whatever gift you give this holiday season, the gift of your time is the best gift of all.