Gift Ideas for your Elderly Parent

The holidays are fast approaching which always brings up the challenge of what to get for friends and family. This can seem especially tough for aging parents as over the years they seem to have accumulated everything they need. If you’re stuck trying to come up with some practical yet meaningful gifts for seniors in your life, here are some ideas to get you started:

Photos/Albums: Many seniors love to share pictures of their family with their friends, especially if they do not get to visit often. Frame a special picture or create a small album to give them something to reflect on and reminisce over. For those struggling with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it can help to trigger their memory and remind them of some of their favorite stories.

Stimulating Games: Help to keep their mind sharp with an assortment of crossword puzzles, logic puzzles, number games, or other fun challenges. You could also look for card or board games that they can play with friends and enjoy socially while exercising their mind.

Handmade Crafts: Show them how much they are loved with a handmade crafts. Have the grandchildren make cards, pictures, or other trinkets as keepsakes. You could also sew, knit, crochet, paint, or create other gifts that stem from hobbies you enjoy. Sometimes handmade gifts are more meaningful than anything you could buy.

Assistive Equipment: If your elderly parent is starting to have more trouble with daily activities, consider investing in some assistive equipment for them. This could include devices with larger buttons or displays, reachers to help pick things up, safety alerts, or other equipment that will help them maintain their independence while providing some support.

Basket of Goodies: Gather up some of their favorite items and tie them up in a decorative basket. You could include snacks, music, movies, coffee, or gift cards. You could also add lotions, air fresheners, warm socks, or other items that they can use to pamper themselves and feel more comfortable and relaxed.

Home Care: As your parent ages, you may notice that they are starting to need more assistance or are having difficulty remembering or getting around. In-home care through Always Best Care – Asheville/Hendersonville can provide your senior with just the right amount of support as they age in place. From companionship to home help and assistance with personal care, compassionate caregivers are there to meet your aging parent’s needs and give you peace of mind.

This season give your elderly parent a meaningful gift that they will remember. They may not realize how much they can benefit from having as caregiver there to support their needs, safety, and quality of life. As you search for the perfect gift this year, keep these options in mind.