Shopping for festive gifts for seniors is a fun experience. However, choosing a thoughtful and helpful gift that won't end up in the donation bin can be challenging for most seniors. This is because most seniors have particular preferences and needs.
But there are ways seniors can make their fellow senior friends feel special and bring a smile to their faces during white elephant or secret Santa gift exchange.
Gifts for Seniors with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Light Therapy Lamps
Due to reduced daylight hours during winter, light therapy lamps can be excellent gifts for seniors with SAD. The lamps mimic outdoor natural light tricking the body into thinking it's still daytime and triggering the release of serotonin that helps boost a senior's mood.
However, only use therapy lamps under doctors' supervision. So seniors planning to gift their fellow senior friends should consult a doctor to recommend the approved devices.
Photo Mugs
Personalized photo mugs can also help seniors with SAD feel loved and appreciated, giving them a sense of belonging and alleviating the symptoms. The price ranges between $8-$10.
Gifts for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors with dementia are often forgetful and sometimes forget to perform important tasks. Common gifts for seniors that can be handy for those with dementia include:
Automatic Pill Dispensers
Automatic pill dispensers are multi compartment devices designed to provide visual and audible medicine reminders to help seniors reduce the risk of forgetting to take a dose. However, most medications should be kept in their original containers, and seniors should consult a healthcare provider to know the medicines ideal for a pill organizer. The price ranges between $8-$19.
Key Finder
Key finders are electronic devices designed to help seniors find missing car or house keys. What's more, the gadgets can be attached to a senior's key chain or used as an app on their phone. The prices range between $9-$34.
Photo Phone
Photo phones allow quick and easy dialing from a picture. In fact, seniors only need to press the photo of the person they need to call without memorizing their phone number. The prices range between $27-$100.
Gifts for Seniors with Mobility Issues
Foot Massage Slippers
Foot massage slippers are designed to apply pressure to specific areas on the feet to improve blood circulation and relaxation as well as alleviate restless leg syndrome. The price ranges between $16-$30.
Light-Up Magnifying Mirror
The light-up and magnification features help seniors see themselves close-up without needing to move around, especially when caring for personal grooming. The price may range between $12-$49.
Walker Bag
Walker bags can help walker users conveniently carry their important daily items when moving around. For good quality walker bags, the price can range between $10-$30.
Gifts for Health and Fitness
Fitbit Health and Fitness Tracker
Fitbit is a wearable device that seniors can use to record their daily habits, heart rate, as well as exercises. Prices can range between $39-$140.
Flashlight Gloves
Seniors can use flashlight gloves as wearable safety devices when doing outdoor activities such as walking or jogging in low-illuminated environments. The price ranges between $15-$17.
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