To help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list this year, our team has pulled together some festive ideas geared toward older adults residing in a senior living setting. From non-skid socks to sweaters with zippers, your loved one will appreciate these useful suggestions.
Gifts Everyone Can Appreciate
- Savory and sweet food and drinks such as milk and dark chocolate, popcorn, fruit, nuts, meat and cheese tray or wine
- Books and activity books, including large print word puzzles, travel magazines, novels, autobiographies and themed coloring pages
- Festive décor like a wreath for the door, themed décor that aligns to interests, flameless candles or family photos
- Stationery and pens if residents like to write down notes, events, medication times, etc.
Gifts Geared Toward Independent Living Residents
- House cleaning, meal delivery or laundry services such as those offered by Concierge at Home
- Meal prep services like Hello Fresh or Factor
- Gift cards for the on-campus restaurant or restaurants within walking distance
- Subscriptions/gift cards to Go-Go Grandparent, Lyft or Uber
- Memberships to local museums or theaters
Gifts Geared Toward Assisted Living, Memory Care and Long-Term Care Residents
- Well-fit shoes without laces; velcro shoe options, for example, promote independence as residents can put them on themselves
- Walker bags to store items while holding onto a walker
- Adaptive clothing such as zip-up hoodies or pants with Velcro or an elastic waistband
- Simple radio or music player with only an on/off button
As always, the best gift is quality time together, so we hope you’re able to cherish time in-person with your loved ones this holiday season!