Is your elderly loved one’s birthday coming up? Stuck on what to get them? Luckily for you, we have 10 gifts for seniors to uplift their aging experience and promote healthy living.
We know what you’re thinking… You probably aren’t expecting your loved one to be squealing with joy when they rip open the wrapping paper and find a medical alert system. However, you should give your loved one a gift they can use! A medical alert system is a useful gadget for seniors because they may want to live independently but if they were to fall or have an accident at home they would require medical attention. A medical alert system gives you both the reassurance that they will be able to receive medical help when needed while living alone.
Your aging loved one may hug you for this one. Getting old comes with sore muscles, so a massager could be a senior’s best friend. There are a variety of options to choose from including back massage chair cushions and foot massagers. With whatever option you choose, it is both a functional and luxurious gift your loved one can use to relax and receive health benefits.
Physical activity is one of the most crucial ways seniors can maintain their health. However, some aging adults have limited mobility or simply don’t have the time to exercise. Pedal exerciser to the rescue! This versatile and inexpensive piece of equipment allows those to work out without even having to get up. You can adjust the workout intensity and use it anywhere you sit.
Pickleball is known as a favorite sport among seniors because it requires little equipment and is easy on the joints. Gifting your loved one some paddles and balls is a great way for them to be active while also having fun!
Is there a book your loved one has been wanting to read? Gift them a book you can read together! This allows the intellectual stimulation they would need to maintain their cognitive health while also giving you an activity to do together and bond over.
Virtual reality fitness through a Supernatural subscription can make staying active a lot more fun and exciting for seniors! Supernatural is a workout program that allows you to box, smash targets, meditate or stretch in beautiful virtual locations. Your loved one could do yoga on Mars! To give them a Supernatural subscription, all they would need is a headset such as the Oculus Quest 2.
If arthritis in the hands is holding back your favorite senior from enjoying daily activities, arthritis gloves would be useful to them. The gloves soothe joints by providing gentle compression and warmth.
Security devices can come in handy for seniors who live alone. Devices such as the Ring doorbell can connect to their smartphone, so they can get alerts of who is at the door without having to open it. Smart security devices allow them to be safe and convenient.
You can encourage your loved one to maintain a healthy, balanced diet without having to nag. For example, gifting them a Mediterranean diet cookbook offers the opportunity to develop an interest in cooking and eat healthier.
The weakening of mobility can come with old age and this can cause it to be difficult to bathe. Consider making bathing easier and more relaxing for your loved one by investing in a handheld showerhead, foot bath, and other shower accessories.
With these useful gifts for seniors, we can tell your loved one is going to have a great birthday!
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