Christmas gifts for Seniors

Whether it is at Christmas time or a birthday coming up, buying gifts for some people seems to take up time and a lot of pondering. It’s no secret that finding the perfect gift for aging senior is a bit difficult. The oldest among us may have experienced and owned everything they wanted in their life. Another common perception is that, since they are older, they are pickier about what they will like, which really isn’t the case.

Actually, choosing a gift for your mom or dad, or grandmother or grandfather, only seems to be challenging. Gifts for an aging senior are really not hard to find.

Here are some gift ideas for seniors:

• Calendar customized with family photos

• Favorite music on CD or a subscription to iTunes

• Housecoat and slippers

• Fruit Club of the Month membership

• Homemade treats

• Filled picture frames or a photo album

• Shawl

• Nice cardigan sweater

• Prepaid phone card and a new phone book filled with family and friend’s phone numbers.

• One “deep clean” house cleaning from Merry Maids or a similar company

• A hats with matching scarf and gloves

• Handmade and custom product on Etsy ( use this like for the word etsy – https://www.etsy.com/search?q=gifts+for+old+person&order=most_relevant)

• A preloaded Kindle Fire tablet

• Large-print books and puzzles
It is always important to treat your parents and grandparents with the dignity and love that they deserve. Gifts have to be thoughtful and useful but that does not mean that they should be dull. A great gift for your parents and grandparents should remind them that they are loved and cared for and that they have a vitality that is still with them.

I hope you enjoyed the suggestions!