Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Seniors

When shopping for everyone on your list, it can be difficult to determine the best gift for the older adults in your family. As providers of senior assisted living in Chicago, we have compiled a helpful list of gift ideas that can help improve their quality of life and put a smile on their face!

A Custom Photo Calendar

Nothing drums up happiness like a trip down memory lane! Compile 12 of your favorite photos and put them into a custom calendar so each month is associated with a new photo. You can also mark important dates, birthdays and events in the calendar to help your loved one remember. 

A Gift Card to Their Favorite Restaurant

Set a date and enjoy some amazing food! The fact that you are taking one-on-one time to spend with your loved one will mean the world to them. Don’t forget to stop for dessert on the way home!

Jigsaw Puzzles

Help keep your older adult’s mind sharp by getting them a puzzle or two. You can use your best judgment to find a puzzle that is challenging yet doable for their aging mind. Puzzles are a great way to help exercise the brain. You can elevate the gift even more by choosing a puzzle of a team, music group, or animal that they love. 

The possibilities are endless if you’re hoping to find a great gift for an older adult! Other ideas include slippers, a reading tablet, compression socks, a heated throw blanket or a custom photo album.