The Perfect Holiday Gifts for Seniors

A monthly surprise that arrives in the mail is ideal for seniors who spend more time at home or who may welcome that little lift to look forward to as the year rolls on.

You can find subscription boxes for nearly everything these days. Searching for gifts for older men? How about a shave club or gentleman’s box that includes luxury shave items or style accessories they wouldn’t think to buy for themselves?

Other subscription boxes that you might not have thought of, in addition to the popular makeup and personal care boxes include:

While it’s normal to need less sleep as one ages, some seniors find themselves getting consistently poor sleep, which affects their overall health and mood in multiple ways. If you have a troubled sleeper to buy for, you’ll love these suggestions.

Many seniors have hung onto old pillows and comforters long past their better days. Good pillows are a luxury item many people won’t buy for themselves but would happily get as a gift.
In addition to conventional pillows for various sleeping styles, there are body pillows that offer more support and memory foam pillows for precise neck positioning.

For seniors who have trouble falling asleep or who suffer from anxiety at nighttime, a weighted blanket may help lull them to sleep faster and to stay asleep longer.

Does your elderly gift recipient fall asleep in front of the TV or need to sleep partially reclined because of cardiac or respiratory problems? One of the best senior gift ideas on the market today is the Perfect Sleep Chair.

It lets the user experience a variety of positions, from sitting upright to leaning back with the legs elevated in the Zero Gravity position to fully supine. In short, it feels like flying first class, and it may be the perfect gift for the senior in your life.

For a senior who is still active, a membership to a favorite museum or performance series can’t be beat.

You don’t have to live in a major metropolitan area to take advantage of this kind of gift. Many communities now have museums with rotating shows of both local and more well-known art, borrowed from larger collections.

Museum members also get perks that à la carte ticket buyers don’t, such as special lectures, luncheons, and invitations to view popular exhibitions early.

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Grandparents who watch little ones frequently may appreciate a membership to a children’s museum, zoo, or aquarium, which gives them options on a rainy day.

Belonging to a botanical garden allows for walking and learning for young and old alike.

Likewise, tickets to a performance series, such as a theater season or symphony concert program, give seniors activities for the calendar long after the holidays.

These are great senior gifts for couples or for someone who has recently lost a mate and could use a little socializing. Buy tickets in twos or fours, so the recipient can bring a friend or another couple.

Some seniors prefer not to go out at night because of safety reasons or reluctance to drive after dark. The best gifts for elderly people who enjoy staying in at night could be home entertainment.

Gone are the days, though, when home entertainment gifts mean a boxed set of DVDs or an expanded cable package.

If the recipient is not tech-savvy, why not include set up and a how-to lesson as well? Or make sure the remote is easy to use, especially for anyone with visual difficulties.

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Or if that’s not an option, there are any number of streaming entertainment subscriptions available nowadays like BritBox, which gives you access to a bit of British telly. You can also add a soundbar, headphones, or audio system for music lovers or the hearing impaired.

You’d be surprised at how many seniors’ top wish is simply to remain living in their own homes to age in place. Sometimes the best gifts are useful gifts, like items that help with home safety and mobility.

Take a walk around the home of the seniors you’re buying for. Any of the following might make independent life easier for them:

Hopefully, any doubts you had about finding senior gift ideas have been soothed by this list.

With so many options for different ages and various price points, you’re sure to find something that’s just right.

And keep one last thing in mind: when buying for seniors, be sure about return policies in case something doesn’t work. Take care to keep any instructions or manuals in a safe spot.

Think carefully about the unique needs and lifestyle of the recipient, and they’ll be all smiles when they unwrap your gift over the holidays.