Selecting just the right Christmas gifts can be challenging, especially when it comes to balancing fun and functionality. Below is a fun senior gift guide for the senior in your life!
Custom Photo Blanket
A fleece blanket covered with photos of friends or family members is a fun way to keep seniors warm while bringing back memories. Whether you want to simply choose your all-time favorite pictures or create a themed collage that focuses on grandkids, past Christmas memories, or a specific event, a custom blanket is a cozy and unique way for seniors to enjoy their favorite photos.
Custom Photo Puzzle
Creating a puzzle that features a favorite family photo is another popular option for designing a meaningful senior gift. Working on puzzles can help seniors retain their cognitive abilities. Creating custom options that bring back favorite memories can make them even more fun to put together.
Adult Coloring Books
Coloring isn't just for children anymore. In fact, filling in beautiful flowers, beach scenes, and other pictures can be a creative way for seniors to relieve stress and maintain fine motor skills. Pairing coloring books that were created specifically for adults with quality colored pencils, gel pens, or other coloring supplies creates an artistic senior gift that will provide hours of relaxing entertainment throughout the winter.
Non-Skid Slippers
Many typical slippers and socks can be too slippery for seniors. This can make safely keeping their feet warm more challenging. Choosing a pair in a fun pattern or favorite color with non-skid soles that do a better job of gripping linoleum or hardwood floors can provide a safe and cozy alternative.
Large Print Playing Cards
Playing cards is a popular way for seniors to spend time with friends, neighbors, and family members. However, telling cards apart can become more challenging as their vision decreases. A deck of large print cards can be easier for seniors to see clearly. What's more, a jumbo deck of larger cards can be easier to hold onto and sort than traditional-sized playing cards.
Heated or Weighted Blanket
Is a typical fleece blanket not enough to keep seniors warm and cozy? A heated or weighted blanket may be an even better option for keeping them comfortable in the winter. Weighted blankets can help to relieve stress and anxiety, while a heated blanket adds a bit of much-needed extra warmth!
Claris Companion Tablet
Taking advantage of technology can be complicated for many older adults, but this user-friendly tablet was designed specifically for seniors. The Claris Companion tablet is a simplified tablet that includes features seniors will actually use to stay connected and entertained with none of the confusing settings and apps their generation does not need. Its senior-friendly design includes large buttons and text, voice notifications, and other features that make it meet their needs better than standard tablets. What's more, it can even be managed remotely. This allows more tech-savvy family members or caregivers to solve problems or make adjustments from home.
Choosing the right senior gift is not always easy. However, these options can be excellent choices for seniors in Summerville, Orangeburg, Santee, Summerton, Ridgeville, and St. Matthews areas. Contact Senior Helpers of Summerville today to learn about other ways we can improve your senior loved ones' lives!