Gifts Picks for Your Elderly Loved Ones

Have you started your holiday shopping list? Finding the perfect gift is easy for some people, but others may make you stop and think. It can be hard to find the right gift when you have an elderly loved one on your list. They may already have everything they want or may be in the process of downsizing. You know they’ll love whatever you choose – because they love you – but you want it to be extra special. So, what do you do?

Here are some ideas:

Digitize home movies or photos

What could be better than having a lifetime of pictures or videos in one place? You’ll remind them of precious memories and help them replace the clutter of videotapes and loose photos.

Donations in their name

If your loved one truly doesn’t need or want anything, a contribution in their name to a favorite organization can be a meaningful and heartfelt gift. Whether they’re an environmental activist, a friend to all critters, or that person that children flock to, there’s an organization out there that can benefit from your gift. And your loved one will appreciate knowing that you see what really matters to them.

Grocery or meal delivery

It’s a gift that keeps giving and keeps your loved one eating nutritious food. Everybody needs groceries, but not everybody enjoys the shopping experience or cooking every day.

Your time

Plan a series of visits or activities and go together. Your love and company mean more than you know. And it’s really a gift for both of you.

A subscription

Subscriptions today go way beyond magazines. Desserts, flowers, books, arts and crafts projects, music, technology, and games are just a few options. Whatever your loved one enjoys, there’s sure to be a subscription service to gift them enjoyment every month.

A virtual assistant

Can’t decide? How about a little bit of everything with a virtual assistant? Your loved one can play music, call friends, shop, search for information, check the weather, set alarms, and more, just by talking to a smart speaker. It’s fun, practical, and keeps them connected to the world.