Hopefully, the majority of your holiday shopping is done. If you're having a hard time thinking of ideas for your elderly loved ones, you've come to the right place. Shopping for an elderly individual can be difficult. We've compiled some of the best ideas we've come across so far.
1. Basic Necessities
For some seniors, shopping can be difficult, and as a result they can run out of basic goods. Put together a collection of paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner and soap for them. They'll be grateful because they'll have to make one less trip to the store!
2. Blankets and Throws
You can never underestimate a good blanket - especially during the winter.
3. Gift Cards
There are a variety of gift cards that you can get an elderly loved one. Gift cards to pharmacies can be a great option because it will help them with prescription costs. Gift cards to different restaurants can be a wonderful excuse for your elderly loved one to get out of the house and treat themselves to a meal. If you think your senior wouldn't want to do an activity alone, you can buy a gift card to the movies for them and a friend.
4. Adaptive Tools
Whether it is a reacher-grabber or an OXO can opener, tools that have been modified to address the needs of seniors are always a great gift. It will make tasks easier for your loved one and help them around the house.
5. Photo Album/Scrapbooking Material
This is a perfect present for any seniors who want to organize their photos and focus on their family history. You can offer to help them put the photo album together and learn more about their past and life.
6. Books or an eReader
Has your elderly loved one read all of the classics? What about newer books If your elderly loved one has trouble with reading, you could get them an eReader with adjustable font size.
7. Puzzles and Games
This is a great present because it will keep your elderly loved one's mind engaged, and it will also offer them an opportunity to socialize with friends.
8. Donate to Charity
If your elderly loved one truly does not want any gifts, you can donate to a charity for them. You can make a donation to a local charity under their name or find a more hands on charity. For example, Heiffer International offers a wonderful program in which you can buy an animal for a community.
9. Your Help
Offer to help your elderly loved one with something. For example, offer to clean their house for them or offer to take their clothes to the drycleaner for them. Helping with extra errands is always a nice treat!
10. Your Company
Spend time with your elderly loved one! This might be the most valuable gift on the list.
Have any other ideas? Post them below in the comments section!
