Finding grandparents gifts can be a challenge, especially if they advise you to save your money and not buy them anything. Instead of insisting they give you an idea, it is nice to surprise them and get something unique. If you are looking for the best gifts to please any grandparent, here are some suggestions.
Assistance gifts
If your grandparent uses a wheelchair or walking aid, you could find a way to jazz it up and make it personal. It can feel nice for the aid to feel unique and personal and to make using it feel more fun instead of a burden. For instance, wheelchair bags are a convenient way to carry around goods when you are shopping or out for the day. Some are designed with fun quotes and colors, which can make them laugh as well as make their wheelchair personal and quirky.
Food experience
Even if you feel like the person has everything they need, getting them an experience is a great way to put your money to good use and to cheer them up. For instance, grandparents love food and drink. If they are retired, they are most probably passionate or intrigued by trying new things, such as cuisines. Therefore, a food experience is a great gift idea that they can share with a loved one or friend.
Portable cleaner
If your grandparent finds it difficult cleaning their home, you could make life easier for them with a portable cleaner. For instance, there are hoovers that can clean the floor without assistance. They map the route and can be scheduled for certain times of the day. Their home can be clean all day long and they do not have to do anything.
Heated cushions
Elderly people often experience lower back pain, which can cause stiffness. To ease this, heated cushions can help, whilst also keep them warm. These can be easy to transport so they can take the cushion with them on days out, or be used at home to keep their back pain at bay.
Record player
It is likely that your grandparent grew up in the era that record players were popular. They are a great gift to help them reminisce and offer them a fun way to listen to their favorite music.
Personalized photo book
Grandparents love looking at photographs, new or old. Creating them a personalized photo book full of memories is a lovely way to present to them their favorite photos, or some they haven’t seen in a long time. You could even create albums based on their favorite events or family photos that represent the new generations.
Inside herb garden
Growing fresh produce is a great hobby for someone with spare time. Some elderly people find it difficult to go outside, due to cold weather or mobility issues. Thus, an inside herb garden is a great idea for your grandparent who loves growing their own food. These can be kept on the kitchen counter and in direct sunlight for optimal growth.
Temperature control smart mug
Elderly people love a warm drink. Whether they love tea or coffee, they can enjoy it for longer with a smart mug. These placemats can be plugged in or charged to stay warm all day, which will keep their drinks warm all day. This means they can make their morning coffee, potter around for an hour, and come back to it when they please and it will still be warm.
Subscription baking kit
If your grandparent loves baking, you could treat them to a subscription baking kit. Each week or month a new kit and recipe will be delivered to their door with all the ingredients they need to bake something new, or an old favorite. This will keep them occupied with a fun activity and fulfill their love for baking.
DNA kit
Treat your grandparent to a DNA ancestry discovery test so they can learn about their family’s past and where they come from. They may know information about close relatives, but not centuries ago. If they have always been intrigued to learn more about their past and origins, there is no better gift than a DNA kit.
Oil diffuser
Who doesn’t love a nice smelling home? If your grandparents dislike burning candles or might forget to blow them out, an oil diffuser is a great option to keep their homes smelling nice and clean all day long. Some smart diffusers can automatically start and stop and set times of the day. You can fill them with their favorite scent and some even come personalized, which can suit their home or reflect their fun personality.
