Top Christmas Gifts for Aging Parents

One of the toughest questions of the year is always “What should we buy for grandpa this Christmas?” Finding a suitable gift for anyone isn’t easy, let alone for an elderly relative… Presenting them with a modern piece of technology usually ends up in the corner catching dust, while decorating items lose impact when they are piled up on the top of the cupboard. So why don’t you give them something useful, but not in a forced way? We rounded up some creative ideas to make this year’s Christmas gift for granny and grandpa a memorable one.

Medical alert system

Freedom and independence are two highly valued components for an aging adult. Honoring their request to age in place is a tough decision because you are worried sick if grandma doesn’t pick up the phone. Instead of bothering them with constant calls, provide them with a medical alert system for Christmas. Personal emergency devices are clever little devices that can boost the confidence of an elderly, not to mention they provide a safety net in case something goes wrong. Furthermore they can come with useful add-on accessories, such as a medication reminder.

Home security system

Smartphone for elderly

Even seniors nowadays are in need of a mobile phone. The old landline phone they are so fond of cannot accompany them while visiting a friend or shopping at the grocery. They need a cellphone, even if it’s as a backup. Just to be on the safe side. Sadly traditional smartphones won’t fit the needs of the older generations, so put that new Apple phone down! What they really need is a phone with a big screen and big letters. GreatCall’s Jitterbug Flip is an old-school flip phone that makes a good example of an elder-friendly phone design. And if your relatives are ready to step to the next level, then buy them a Jitterbug Smart that acts like a normal smartphone with a simpler layout and fewer apps.