The restrictions that have been so much a part of our lives due to the isolation regulations related to COVID-19 are slowly being lifted in some parts of the world. However, for some, the reality is that those restrictions are still in place and that means a limited amount of time can be spent outside – and this does have a bit of a dampening effect on our ability to enjoy an active lifestyle.
Seniors feel this as well, perhaps even to a greater extent than those who are younger. An active lifestyle for a senior contributes to better physical and mental health – and that in turn means a better quality of life for those in their ‘Golden Years’.
However, thankfully there are some great gifts for seniors who do lift an active lifestyle – and many of those gifts can be enjoyed in the confined spaces that the restrictions have made part of our day to day lives.
Best Gifts for Active Seniors
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Audiobooks.com Monthly Audiobook Club
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On The Go Snack Cups
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Fresh Weekly Meal Kit Delivery | Home Chef
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Suiter Carry-On Duffle Bag by Briggs & Riley
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Garmin vívofit® 4 | Fitness Activity Tracker
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Easy-to-use Memory Cell Phone for Seniors With Memory Loss | RazMobility
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QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Smart Headphones by Bose
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Health Exercise and Wellness Wall Calendar
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Deep Portable 4-piece Glass Baking Dish Set with Green Sage Lid | Corelle
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Lively Wearable Medical Alert | GreatCall
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Women's Paw Print Sherpa Pullover | GreaterGood
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Shape Magazine Subscription | Magazine.Store
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Hunt A Killer - Do You Have What It Takes?
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Loot Crate Subscription and Gift Boxes
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Convertible Slippers with Removable Soles | Mahabis
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Pile Lined Hardsole Moccasin Slippers | Minnetonka Moccasin
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Beer of the Month Club | MonthlyClubs.com
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Sport-Brella All Position Umbrella with Universal Clamp | Amazon.com
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Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor & Watch | HeartGuide by OMRON
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PopSockets PopGrip Phone Holders | OtterBox
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Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans | Peet's Coffee
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Black Matte Cordless 7 Speed Hand Mixer | KitchenAid
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Desert Beauty Succulent Garden Plant - Teleflora
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RENWER Essential Oil Diffuser for Essential Oils with Ultrasonic Humidifier, | Amazon.com
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Beurer 10-piece Professional Manicure & Pedicure Kit | Amazon.com
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Ergonomic Gardening Tools Set with Rubber Non-Slip Handle |Ergonomic Gardening Tools Set with Rubber Non-Slip Handle | Amazon.com Amazon.com
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Leather Journal in Gift Box with Pen | Amazon.com
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TIMMKOO Easy to Use MP3 Player | Amazon.com
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Smart Jewelry with Panic Button | invisaWear
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PhotoShare Smart Frame | Send Pics from Phone to Frame | Amazon.com
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Fire HD 8 Tablet and E-Reader | Amazon.com
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COWIN Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | Amazon.com
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Dynotag SuperAlert Medical ID Tags | Dynotag
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Esky Wireless Key Finder | Amazon.com
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Zyllion Back and Neck Shiatsu Massager with Heat | Amazon.com
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Bee Neat 2 Step Folding Stool | Amazon.com
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Copper Compression Arthritis Gloves | Amazon.com
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Womens Crossbody Bag by SASH | Amazon.com
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SB SOX Compression Foot Sleeves for Men & Women | Amazon.com
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All-New Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with Alexa | Amazon.com
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Montem Ultra Strong Hiking/Walking/Trekking Poles | Amazon.com
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Passport Holder Travel Wallet with RFID | Amazon.com
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PLUSINNO Spinning Rod and Reel Combos | Amazon.com
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Gentleman’s Box Men's Accessories Box
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Simple Pour Over Coffee Club | Copper Cow Coffee
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Craftsman Crate Skill Building Subscription Box
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YakTrax 8611 Pro Traction Cleats
Many seniors can benefit from an Audiobooks.com subscriptions: from active seniors who like to exercise to elderly people who are homebound or even bedridden. Audiobooks provide hours of entertainment, education and enlightenment. Plus, they keep seniors minds busy as they pass the time.
This useful snack cup is a great gift for seniors who are on the go or like to snack throughout the day. The best part? It keeps the wet and dry ingredients separate until you are ready. No soggy cereal or granola! BPA-free and dishwasher safe. Multiple color choices.
Home Chef's meal kit delivery service is designed to fit your lifestyle. First, choose from vegetarian, low carb, and low calorie options. Next, choose the exact meals you want from a menu of delicious foods with some customization available. Finally, schedule the deliveries based on your preference and then cook....and enjoy.
Whether you need a bag to grab to head to the gym or one for an overnight stay, the Suiter Duffle bag fills both needs. Converts from a duffle to a hanging garment bag in a flash. Multiple color choices. Weighs 3.2 lbs.
The vivofit 4 fitness tracker is a great choice for active seniors who work hard on their health. Track steps, distance, and calories burned. The always-on color display features large, easy to read numbers. It is easy to operate too!
This easy to use cell phone for seniors features photo dialing, an emergency button, and displays the time, remaining batter, and signal strength. And, that's it! Plus caregivers can manage and control the phone settings through a simple portal.
These high quality noise-cancelling headphones are world renowned for shutting out the world around you. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant too. Wireless and easily synced to a phone, tablet, or PC.
This calendar encourages you to form healthy habits by tracking your progress and giving you a place for motivation and encouragement. Easily record and document activity levels and other health stats. Month at a glance calendar. Measures 12"X24" when open
This deep dish set with lid and carrying case is a great choice for active seniors who are always attending family dinners, church events, or social group meetings. 5 quart capacity with hot and cold pack plus insulates carrying case. Dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven safe.
The Wearable2 is a simple health tracker and fall detection device. As such, it has a myriad of features. For fall detection, users have access to GreatCall's 5Star Urgent Response. The watch connects immediately with the call center when it detects a fall.
Users also have access to other emergency services, roadside assistance, locksmith, or their caregiver by merely pressing the 5Star button. For fitness tracking, users have to pair the device with the iOS or Andriod app.
This snuggly pullover fleece keeps you cozy in a high neck, fitted cuffs, and two front pockets for key or other essentials or just for warming up your hands!
Shape is a fitness magazine for women of all ages who want to live an overall healthy lifestyle. Includes diet tips, workouts, and beauty and fashion trends. 10 issues per year.
Enjoy a good mystery? Can’t put down an Agatha Christie novel once you get started? Then HuntAKiller.com may be just the subscription service for you.
Each month you get a box of clues to help you solve a murder. These monthly boxes are laid out like an episode of a TV show and they tell a bigger story. Six episodes complete a season. There are puzzles and ciphers to solve too for the puzzle lover.
Each box takes between 90 min and 3 hours to complete and can be used as a group experience too. Worried about content? The boxes are “PG-13” because some clues may be graphic (autopsy reports ans such).
This is the perfect gift for more hip seniors (or those that think they are!) Choose from a general pop culture box or themed boxes like gaming, clothing, comics and more. Can be a one-time gift or a monthly subscription box.
Mahabis slippers are unique because they are convertible depending on the environment you are in. The natural rubber sole is removable for indoor use or pops on quickly for a run out to the mail box. Supportive felt upper with 100% organic wool lining. Men's and Women's styles and sizes are available in tons of color combinations.
These traditional moccasins with indoor-outdoor soles are for more than just the house. Ideal for walking the dog or grabbing coffee, your feet will stay warm on chilly days. Thick pile lining cushions every step. Available in Men's and Women's styles.
Get hand-crafted beers shopped each month curated from more than 10,000 US and international breweries. Beers are selected by a panel of brewmasters. Includes a personalized gift message.
Being out in the sun all day can lead to a sunburn and skin damage, but thankfully, this umbrella provides excellent protection. The umbrella, which can be securely fastened to a wheelchair, can block out 99.5% of UVA rays. The umbrella is fully adjustable and easy to transport, which means the person you're shopping for will be able to use it whenever they spend time outside.
The HeartGuide is the first accurate wearable blood pressure monitor. Tracks heart data, activity level, sleep, and more. Accompanying app analyzes data for personal health recommendations.
These simple little attachments make mobile phones easier to hold onto - which means they are less likely to be dropped. Just use the adhesive to apply to the back of your case and go. Note: If you don't already have a base, make sure you buy a PopGrip for a full set not a PopTop which is the top piece only.
Chocolate + Coffee = Perfection, right? These Costa Rican coffee beans are covered in a rich dark chocolate for the best of both. 5.5 oz.
KitchenAid is known for mixers and now they have this cordless model. 7 speeds and battery lasts long enough to make 4 batches of cookies. No cords to trip over or deal with either.
This garden includes green sedum succulents, a large green echeveria succulent, small green echeveria succulents, and small natural river rocks packaged in a round slate pot. Easy to care for and admire.
An aromatherapy diffuser is a wonderful way to release a healthful mist into the air. This gift will transmit at various settings, so you can let it run for 6-8 hours with a tank of water. Anyone who lives in a home with a furnace or heating system that dries out the air needs a humidifier to put some moisture back into the air. And what better way to do that than with favorite aromas too.
When the weather is too cold or mobility is a problem, this at-home kit is an ideal solution. Trimming in-grown toenails and calluses can be dealt with from the comfort and privacy of the home. The kit has all of the pieces needed for a manicure or pedicure. Plus, it includes an instructional guide that explains when/where to use each of the attachments. An LED light is built in to see the nails better. Consider adding to this gift with a small set of nail polishes, nail polish remover, and toe separators so that they can paint their nails too.
Does your loved one have a green thumb? Why not upgrade their gardening tools with a complete set of tools and carrying case? Everything needed to tend to plants, inside or out, is included here. These tools have large ergonomic slip-free handles for people with arthritis or hand or wrist pain. Even if the senior doesn’t have a garden or plants to take care of, why not spark a potential new hobby with this gift?
This stylish journal is packaged in a gift box and has a unique style and look. It's been said that journaling helps improve memory and mental processing - and it's a great way to record memories or private thoughts. Would make a good travel or garden diary too.
A great gift for an older adult who is a lover of great music, or even a tech-savvy relative, will truly appreciate a senior friendly MP3 player. Music can bring back positive memories, increase stimulation, and provide a chance to interact with those around them. Load it up with their favorite music before giving it to them. This easy to use model has simple instructions and a large easy to read screen.
This well made jewelry features a hidden panic button that you can press when you need any kind of assistance from friends, family, or even the authorities. Once received, the jewelry syncs up to an app on your cell phone. Then, once the panic button is pressed, your cell phone will notify the people that your designate.
A digital photo album is a fun way to load up and display family, vacation, and travel photos. Rather than having space for just one or two happy photos, you can add or change the pictures by uploading them from your phone to the frame when you come to visit. It can also be updated via WiFi too! For fun the senior could even use a camera to take some of the photos themselves.
Amazon Kindle is a reliable electronic reader that is available in many sizes and weights plus the fonts can be enlarged for easier reading. Set it up to have some of their favorite books ahead of time. Take it one step further and load an app like Skype onto a newer Kindle version so that they can sign in and chat with family when you are apart.
Wireless headphones will let your loved one enjoy their TV viewing, audiobook listening experience, or just shut the world out for a little while. These headphones fit right over the ear and cancel out the noise around them in an otherwise noisy common area. This model has a 30 hour battery life and can be synced to a wide range of devices via Bluetooth. Check out my guide to buying headphones for seniors and the elderly in this article.
With these medical tags, it's easy for first responders to get essential information about a patient. The tags are laminated and completely weatherproof, which means they'll be in great shape for years. The set includes both a keychain tag and a wallet card. It's a wonderful way to protect the people you love most.
Featuring a transmitter kept at one location and six receivers that can be attached to car keys, house keys, remote controls, phones, or whatever else you might frequently lose or misplace. Hit the button, hear the loud beeps, and find what you’re missing!
Perfect for heating, massaging, and relaxing sore back and neck muscles, this is a great gift that can provide much needed relief to muscle soreness, muscle tightness, or even pain resulting from these issues. All without having to book an appointment, go across town, and deal with the uncomfortable aspects of getting a massage from a professional.
Whether needing a sturdy non-slick step stool to reach the top of the shelves in the bathroom, the kitchen, or the basement, a reliable folding step stool is an incredibly practical and extremely useful gift. This encourages that all-important sense of independence and self-reliance while helping to reduce the chances of preventable accidents.
The Copper Compression Arthritis Gloves keep your hands warm, compressed, and comfortable too. These gloves come in a variety of sizes and are made of a copper-infused material that’s perfect for consistent performance. They have a fingerless design so that you can still move your fingers.
This crossbody purse reduces strain on the shoulders and neck which is really important for people with arthritis. It has lots of pockets and anti-theft features for active seniors or traveling seniors.
For seniors who suffer from foot pain, these compression foot sleeves provide gentle compression to relieve pain and are FDA-registered. Breathable fabric keeps feet cool. Available in full socks and knee socks as well.
This is probably one of the most useful gifts for any senior. Alexa Echo will tell them the time, date, weather forecast, play them their favorite songs, and also remind them to have their medicines. However, you may need to set it up for them.
These walking poles are actually quite useful for those with mobility issues or those who simply want to take some of the strain off their legs. Using the sticks to simply walk incorporates more of the upper body in the walking movement much the same way as an elliptical. So, for those who have knee problems, these might help them move around easier for longer walks and hikes.
If your recipient travels a lot, or enjoys taking cruises regularly, get this travel wallet. Throw in some luggage tags while you are at it. This arthritis friendly wallet is perfect for keeping valuables safe while on vacation, big enough to hold a passport, money, cards, phone, and a few other necessities.
For outdoor-loving seniors who also love to fish, fishing kits like these can be a great gift. Plus, you can even add to this gift by purchasing a fishing or hunting license in their favorite areas for the upcoming seasons. Good for beginners, it has everything one needs including a carrier bag, fishing rod, reel, line, different lures and hooks, and more.
If you have an older male relative who likes to look smart and feel fresh, then this is a great box for them.
This subscription box includes ties, socks, sunglasses, cufflinks, aftershave, creams and other small personal grooming items fit for a real gentleman.
There are two tiers of subscription. The standard box is nice and quite luxurious.
Plus, there is a premium version that steps it up again with some stunning items in it that would make great gifts individually, let alone in a subscription.
This monthly coffee subscription service specializes in pour over style coffee with pre packaged pods that hook onto your cup. No need for a pour over filter so they can be taken anywhere. All you need is hot water from your favorite senior-friendly teakettle and you are ready to go.
They offer straight black coffee as well as flavored variety packs and some boxes even include creamers and free flavor samples too. Coffee and tea bundles are another option.
The Craftsman Crate is a great way for seniors to try out new hobbies while keeping their hands active and busy. Each box is a complete project box with complete instructions and even includes the tools needed. Past boxes have included candle-making, mosaics, and soapstone carving.
YakTrax are nifty little gadgets that slip over your existing boots and shoes to improve traction on snow and ice or when hiking on rougher surfaces.
General Gift Ideas for Active Seniors
1. Nutrition-Boosting Appliances
Even prior to enjoying exercise as apart of that commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the senior needs to take care of their nutrition. Thankfully, this has become easier than ever before.
There are a huge variety of smoothie makers for instance that are available on the market – and they make perfect gifts. These kitchen blenders are also perfect for those who suffer from sensitive stomachs. You can also gift an infusion blender which allows for the fresh taste of herbs, fruit and vegetables to infuse water for a refreshing way to stay hydrated during exercise.
2. Breathable Workout Attire
Age doesn’t mean not looking good and being comfortable while enjoying an active lifestyle. There are a number of natural fiber workout outfits (even if that workout is a simple walk) that are extremely comfortable. There are also hypoallergenic versions that are extremely gentle on aging skin. Seniors also tend to feel the extremes of heat and cold more than do younger folk.
3. Warming Gifts For Outdoors
The thermoregulation of the body isn’t always functioning optimally. There are a number of compact disposable chemical warmer packets that can keep older people comfortable when the temperatures start to dip and they would like to enjoy the outdoors as part of their fitness regime. A great pair of gloves is also a fabulous gift – and for the tech-savvy senior there are pairs which have been designed to allow for easy use of mobile phones – so they can keep in touch.
4. Walking / Hiking Sticks
A great walking and hiking stick is a gift that is truly useful. They are available in a variety of different materials such as lightweight aluminum or the more traditional hand-carved versions. If you are feeling especially arty – or you are skilled enough, a walking or hiking stick that is the product of your own creativity and labor – and your individual choice of wood is one of the most heartfelt gifts that any senior can receive.
5. Fitness Gear
Both yoga and swimming are low-impact forms of exercise (and offer great cardio benefits) that remain firm favorites with seniors who enjoy an active lifestyle. For seniors that enjoy getting wet, a swim board is a perfect gift. There are some great ergonomically designed and comfortable options on the market. For those who enjoy the yoga experience a comfortable and non-slip mat is a great gift for a senior who is on that path to increased strength and flexibility.
Wrapping Up
When all is said and done each senior who enjoys an active lifestyle would be delighted to accept any of these gifts. However, it is not the gift alone that will mean the world to them – it is the care and love that is demonstrated in the choice of that gift.
