Not sure what you give your elderly loved one on their special occasion? We’ve put together 10 gift ideas that are sure to entertain and engage seniors.
1. Portable Music Player
Music-lovers are sure to appreciate a portable music player so they can listen to their favorite tunes everywhere they go. With their favorite artists breaking the silence with their beautiful melodies, you know your loved one will never feel lonely again at any time of the day or night.
2. Jigsaw Puzzles, Playing Cards
Solving puzzles is not just a great way to pass time, they also have proven benefits from keeping the brain active to delaying the onset of mental decline. Some seniors may prefer crossword puzzles, while others may prefer solving sudoko. Both are equally beneficial. If they don’t enjoy puzzles as much, a deck of playing cards can be a great way to pass time with other residents or even indulge in a game of Solitaire.
3. Tablet
Tablets are light and easy to carry around. They are particularly handy for the residents in assisted living facilities so they do not have to watch the same television show as everybody else. They can watch their favorite shows anytime, anywhere.
4. Coloring Book
Several studies have shown that coloring can be hugely relaxing. More and more seniors today are using coloring books to reduce stress and anxiety. Adult coloring books are available in a wide range of themes, from floral and animal designs to affirmations and more.
5. Journal
Does your loved one enjoy penning down their thoughts and feelings or maybe a few lines of a poem they just made up? A journal is the perfect gift for someone who loves writing down their reflections and memories. Besides being an enjoyable activity, it will also benefit their mental health.
6. Photo Album
No senior can resist flipping through albums filled with photographs of their loved ones, whether these are old photographs of their younger days or photographs of their children and grand-children. This is one gift that is sure to be appreciated.
7. Music Box
Listening to the beautiful notes emanating from a vintage music box is more than just soothing and relaxing. It is sure to take a senior down memory lane as they reminisce about the days gone by. Music boxes also make fantastic keepsakes that can be passed down for generations.
8. Netflix Subscription
A Netflix subscription is just the thing to give a senior who loves watching movies of any genre. They’re sure to think of you every time they sit down to watch one of their favorite show.
9. Books or Ebook Reader
Books in any format are a delightful gift for anyone who loves to spend their time reading. An ebook reader can be particularly useful for the elderly who can enlarge the text size of their favorite books so they are easier to read.
10. Digital Photo Frame
Most of us use digital cameras these days. Instead of printing out the photographs to put in physical album, you can gift your loved one a digital photo frame. One of the advantages of this is that there is no limit to the number of photographs you can add to it.
