November 16, 2018

Senior Gift Ideas

They’re old and you love them but finding the right gift for the elderly people in your life can be a real pain in the nutcracker. Do you get them something practical and safety-related, like a medical alert device, or do you get them something they will enjoy, like tickets to the theater? Yeah, I know, tough choices, right?

I’ve been debating these gift choices ever since my parents became septuagenarians more than a decade ago. Being a light-hearted fellow, I usually go for the gifts that poke fun at the elderly, like a senior texting code coffee mug with such timeless texting acronyms as: GHO – got heartburn again, OMMR – on my massage recliner and WAITT – who am I talking to?

Anyhoo, we here at MagicKitchen.com are here to help (even if you’re not purchasing any of our delicious meals that are perfect for seniors…but I digress). Below are a variety of senior gift ideas, from the practical to the compassionate to the just plain silly…

Weighted blanket – No matter what gift site for seniors I visited, this was listed on every one. It seems to be the gift of the season for old folks. I hate to say it, but it reminds me of those thundershirts for dogs, except it’s for the elderly and they’re described in similar terms. Learn more here: https://www.mosaicweightedblankets.com/blog/how-to-help-the-senior-in-your-life-get-better-sleep-with-a-weighted-blanket/
Prodyne cheese slicer – My 83-year-old father still enjoys some quality cheese with his fine wine. However, I was forced to disarm him a few weeks ago as he struggled to slice some white Stilton with a knife Jason would be proud of. This nifty product, that is quite a bit safer than the short sword my father was using, can be viewed here: http://www.prodyne.com/index.php/catalog/item/9-cheese-slicers/37-819-b And throw in a box of the recipient’s favorite cheeses to complete the gift.
Towel Warmer – From the Island of Unnecessary Gifts comes the towel warmer and one would be hard pressed to find a more appropriate senior gift. When my two boys were young, my wife and I would heat their towels in the dryer prior to removing them from the tub and more snuggly they could not be. Well, that snuggliness never gets old. Here you go: https://www.brookstone.com/pd/towel-warmer/317879p.html?bkeid=search%7cgoogle%7cbrookword%7cbrookstone+towel+warmer%7cc%7ce&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-uuv38rW3gIVM__jBx3PXwcPEAAYAiAAEgLnZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Posture Stand – Whether the old one in your life writes, reads, works with a laptop or desktop or watches YouTube Vids, this adjustable stand allows them to do so with the perfect posture. And it permits them to do all this at a desk, on the couch, in bed, or even on the floor. Investigate it here: https://www.backpainhelp.com/posture-stand.html
Weather Station — Let’s face it, old people (especially men) are obsessed with the weather. Hell, even I find myself heading down that road in my mid-50s. Well, this little gem scratches that itch more than any weather person ever could. Check one out here: https://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-308-1425B-INT-Vertical/dp/B00NMRZC4C?tag=seniorwebsite-20
Talking Photo Album – Let’s face it, old people are obsessed with photographs and this photo album feeds that obsession in a wholly new manner. It allows you to fill it with photos with personalized messages for each one. Here’s a deluxe version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CYLEBSO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=seniorwebsite-20&linkId=ce6b7a453a20dbee59cbe6bd58027c7b
Toilet Seat Riser – It doesn’t get more practical than this. For many seniors, getting off the throne isn’t as easy as it once was and this product alleviates that problem. I personally prefer the model with handles. I mean, why not bring the arms into use as well as the legs? Shop here: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Bath-Toilets-Toilet-Seats-Bidets-Toilet-Safety-Elevated-Toilet-Seats/N-5yc1vZcesj