The holidays are rapidly approaching, and finding the perfect gift for loved ones can get stressful. Your senior family members can often be the most difficult to buy for, as they seem to have everything they need. This allows you to find unique and creative gifts to enhance their daily lives and even teach them something new. Here is a quick list of our favorite holiday gifts for Grandma in 2021.

  1. Subscription Gift Boxes: There are as many subscription gift options as there are personalities, and the possibilities are nearly endless. These subscription boxes are not only fun to receive, but they can give your elderly loved one something to look forward to each month. Who doesn’t love receiving something in the mail? There are wine and cheese boxes, book clubs, jewelry subscriptions – even famous historical letters for your history buff.
  3. Cozy and Fun Feet: Many people experience cold feet as they age, even those in South Florida – after all, the air conditioner is typically on. Socks have become increasingly popular as gift and collector’s items – you can buy vibrant colors, silly character socks, even put a favorite child or pet’s face on them! For ultimate comfort, consider a fluffy and soft pair of slippers as well.
  5. Digital Photo Frames: Favorite photographs in frames have long been a cherished gift, but the digital age has put a fantastic twist on the concept – especially for seniors in assisted living facilities. Digital frames rotate between hundreds of photos so that there is always a beautiful new photo to enjoy. Not only that, but family members from across the country can add new photos remotely and keep Grandma up to date with the latest events and growth spurts.
  7. Photo Blankets: Along the lines of personalized socks, personalized blankets are a unique gift that gives comfort to your loved ones in many ways. On the one hand, they are soft, warm, and comfortable. On the other, they can quite literally wrap themselves up with their grandchildren, a beloved spouse who has passed on, or various members of the extended family.
  9. Arts and Crafts: For those who loved projects and crafts when they were younger, arts and crafts boxes are a wonderful way to keep busy, mentally sharp, and feeling productive. Receiving a new project every month keeps things from getting boring, and you can choose simple and skill-appropriate projects and crafts.
  11. Personalized Plaques and Awards: Here’s a fun way to tell your Grandmother how awesome she is – stop in at your local trophy shop and have a trophy or plaque made. Tell her she is “Grandmother of the Year” or “Best Cookie Maker Ever” with a fun piece of decor that will be a showpiece in their room. Deliver the trophy along with celebratory balloons, and make it an official awards ceremony.
  13. Never-Ending Cookie Jar: This will require a commitment from you but also gives you a wonderful excuse to see your loved one throughout the year. Gift them a full jar of their favorite cookies (or candy) and make it a tradition to fill up the jar every time you come to visit.

  14. Giving unique holiday gifts is easier than you think. Hopefully, these ideas give you a springboard to the perfect gift for your loved one.

    A Banyan Residence is an assisted living and memory care center located in The Villages. We wish you and your family a very happy holiday season.