5 Holiday Gift Ideas For Seniors
A Few Thoughtful Starters for Holiday Gift Giving.
Naturally, the best holiday gift for a senior loved one is the gift of time; just being there for a visit to sit and talk and listen. Ask them about holidays past and take them on a trip down memory lane, or go for a car ride and see the holiday lights. Simple gifts like cookies and candy are also usually appreciated, as long as it fits with their diet. But should you be seeking an item to give, there are several nice gifts that are helpful for seniors.
1. Bellman and Symfon Maxi Personal Amplifier
This easy-to-use personal amplifier can be used for watching and listening to the television, listening to music, or small group conversations. All common functions use a single push button, and digital signal processing produces crisp clear sound even in difficult listening situations.
2. LifeBio Memory Journal
Even if your senior loved one has never been interested in writing, this is a clever way to jog memories and pass along stories and wisdom to younger family members. The journal asks more than 250 questions, such as “What skills did you inherit from your parents?” It includes questions that ask writers to recall a favorite birthday party from childhood or to describe the neighborhood they grew up in. The answers can also be transferred to an online LifeBio e-journal and merged with scanned photos to become a hardbound LifeBio Book, which can be printed (at additional cost) once or in multiple copies.
3. Bionic Gloves
These PGA-approved Bionic Gloves were designed by an orthopedic hand specialist based on ergonomic science and hand anatomy research. These could be a great gift for the golfer on your holiday list who would like to increase their accuracy and hit longer shots, or for one who suffers from arthritis. Bionic Gardening Gloves provides natural dexterity and hand comfort. The padded palms can also protect the hands from gardening tools and equipment to reduce hand fatigue and create a more enjoyable gardening experience.
4. Jenda Voice Calendar
This gift provides a simple solution for keeping things organized, using friendly reminders recorded in your own or another’s voice. The calendar can record weekly, monthly, and yearly reminders, as well as messages for specific dates. It’s nicely suited for the kitchen, it comes with magnets for mounting on a refrigerator, or it can sit on a counter. Programming is easy, with an electronic voice walking the user through the steps.
5. Portable Suction Grab Bar
The Portable Suction Grab Bar can help prevent falls when entering and exiting the shower, and no permanent installation is required. Powerful suction cups allow the suction grab bar to be mounted horizontally, vertically, or diagonally with ease. This item is also great for traveling. It will fit in most carry-on luggage, and can be used on virtually any smooth surface.
Please note: alternativesforseniors.com is in no way affiliated with the products mentioned. We simply thought they seemed like nice gifts for a senior loved one on your gift list this holiday season.
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BLOG Date: Friday, December 19, 2014
Writer: Ryan Allen