Unique Gift Ideas for Your Beloved Grandparents

Our grandparents (or older parents) have been with us since the beginning – they baked us cookies, bought us those special holiday gifts and made us feel special. There’s never a wrong time to make them know that they’re on your mind with a thoughtful (and useful) present. Of course it can be somewhat challenging, as their health status and personal taste may be vastly different than yours. Below are some ideas to help you out. Remember, it’s okay to be cheesy with your ideas, as it truly is the thought that counts; I’m sure that Mac and Cheese art you created decades ago is still around the house somewhere.

Gifts that will make their lives a little easier

Massage Pillow

Need to relieve stress? A massage pillow can provide that for your grandparents. It can provide stress relief from watching their grandchildren, cleaning, and cooking. This would even be a great idea for anyone with kids.

Alert System

If you have parents that are older than 65, have a history of falls, or has a disease that creates risks for them, an alert system is a necessary gift. Our parents still seek to be independent, and that is something that we want for them as well. This is a tool to making that a reality. At home medical alert systems, like ones found here, monitor your parents for falls via a light device they can discretely wear. The true gift that will come from this purchase is peace of mind for both you and your grandparents.

Lazy Susan

How does this rotating, circular surface like these help older adults? The kitchen is a common place for injuries for seniors, and many falls occur when individuals are forced to stretch for “out of the way” goods. Placing this in easily accessible shelves will allow your grandparents to easily access a whole host of supplies without being forced to reach deep or dig about.

Gifts that will bring joy to their lives

Membership to a Local Museum

It’s a safe bet that most grandparents love museums and spending time with their family. A good way to combine these two things is to buy them a family membership to a local museum or institute. This provides your parents with a go-to activity for babysitting your kids, or something to do on a rainy afternoon.

Digital Picture Frame

If you are giving a gift to someone who is a little more tech-savvy, or you’re willing to set this up yourself, go ahead and buy them a gift that keeps on giving. Digital frames constantly change pictures, providing endless warm memories. Fill the frame like this with photographs of you, your kids, and the happier moments.

A Trip to the Spa

Don’t think Grandpa would like being pampered? Though he may be iffy upon first receiving the gift certificate, he’ll be happily purring after being treated to a massage and soak in the steam room. Allow the recipients to feel like royalty and perhaps take him or her out to dinner afterwards.
When looking for your next gift, put any of these on your list; the point of any present is to make someone feel truly valued, and all of these items will send the clear message that you cherish your relationship with your grandparents.