A toilet seat for Christmas? A set of weighted silverware for Hanukkah? A reacher for their birthday? If you’re looking for practical gifts that grandparents will actually use, you might like these ideas. While most grandparents appreciate any gift from their grandchild, there are only so many mugs that one grandma needs. Don’t let their bookshelf become a #1 Grandma mug display. From a phone that’s easier to use to fitness gifts, check out our ideas below!
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9 Fitness Gifts
Whether your grandparent works out regularly or needs to improve their balance when walking, these gifts will fit a variety of fitness levels. Help your grandparent stay active and in shape, so they can keep up with you!
Does your grandparent love golf or tennis? This handy FlexBar works your forearm muscles and is great for relieving tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow pain.
Gathering for meals is a major part of most holiday and birthday celebrations. Make sure your grandparents can be a part of these traditions with utensils that make it easier for them to eat dinner or help with prep work.
Redware is designed for people with Alzheimer’s disease to help encourage eating by supplying a color contrast between the food and the tableware. Learn more!
Large foam handles are easier for people with arthritis to hold and lighter for those who lack strength. Could they help your grandparent enjoy their holiday meal?
Does your grandparent struggle with cutting? This knife has a large handle making it easier to hold and cuts by using a rocking motion. It’s perfect for those with a weak grip.
Full of adaptive solutions, this Workstation can hold a jar, secure a vegetable for chopping, and more! It’s helpful after a stroke or for amputees who only have the use of one arm.
Is scooping food becoming a challenge for your grandparent? This plate keeps food on the plate, thanks to its edge. Give your grandparents a solution to prevent spills with this plate!
Prevent spills with a Kennedy Cup! With an easy grip handle, a lid that screws on, and the ability to use it with any disposable straw, you can’t go wrong.
If your grandparent prefers drinking with a straw, give them a reusable one. Choose between rigid or flexible options. Cut down on waste with a dishwasher safe straw!
Grab bars help keep your grandparent safe when getting in and out of the shower or when sitting or standing from the toilet. These bars are textured for a non-slip grip.
Bending over to put on socks, fastening buttons, and other steps that you need to do to get dressed, often become more difficult as you get older. Make sure your grandparent has the tools needed to dress independently!
If your grandparent finds it hard to bend over to put on socks or stockings, this aid can help. The base holds the sock open while the handles pull them up.
If arthritis or other conditions limit your grandparent’s range of motion, a long-handled comb or brush can help them style their hair for holidays and every day after!
Staying mobile is often one of the top goals for people as they age. It helps them stay independent and lets them do the activities they enjoy. Check out these mobility aids so your grandparents can keep up with you.
Keep your grandparent independent with this rollator! It's lightweight they can to take it in the car, to work, or to wherever they're headed for the holidays.
If your grandparent just needs a little support while walking, give them an adjustable cane. It’s perfect for minimal support. Did you just find your holiday gift?
This talking organizer can remind your grandparent to take their pills at different times up to 4 times a day. It has a box for each day with 4 compartments. Easy to set up and use, this this the solution you’ve been looking for?
This pill organizer can be locked to ensure pills don’t get mixed up or moved. At the programmed time, the carousel rotates and the alarm beeps allowing the pills to be removed. It can be used once daily for 28 days to 6 times daily for 4 days. Learn more!
If your grandparents need to divide their pills, it might be difficult for them to cut them in half. A pill splitter makes it easier to cut pills to the proper size. Pair it with a weekly pill organizer for a gift that’s thoughtful and helpful.
Does your senior need support when getting out of the car? This handle is perfect for those with limited mobility when getting out from the driver or passenger side of the car.
This swivel seat makes it easier for individuals with arthritis turn when getting in or out of the car. Use it in cars, trucks, vans, and more.
3 Pain Relief Solutions
Arthritis pain can take the fun out of daily activities, like making Christmas cookies. Help your grandparent stay pain free with these pain relief options.
Available in gel, spray, and roll-on form, Biofreeze provides cool pain relief from arthritis, sore muscles and joints, sprains, bruises, and more. Buy now!
These color-changing packs are white when microwaved and purple when frozen. Available to fit a variety of body parts, these packs are great for cold or heat therapy for your senior!