Trying to find the perfect gift for the senior citizen in your life? It can be tough to find something that means a lot to them, but doesn’t break the bank either. Whether you’re looking for a birthday, holiday, or another special occasion gift, you’ll find a fun, meaningful, inexpensive gift idea in the list below.
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For Her
Journal
Give her the gift of a place to write down her thoughts, to-do lists, or other musings. Writing everyday in a journal is a great exercise for elderly people, as it keeps their minds sharp and their memory intact. She can write about her childhood, her daily highlights, her struggles, or maybe start jotting down some ideas for a fiction novel! The possibilities are endless, so this is a perfect gift that’s both deeply personal and inexpensive.
- Cover Material: Leather
- Text material: Vintage Paper
- Size: 14x10x1.8 cm(L*W*H) / 5..5*3.9*0.7 inch
- Number of pages: about 160
- Color:Coffee,Red,Orange
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Adult Coloring Book
Is she a little more on the artistic side? Try out an adult coloring book and colored pencil set like the one below. Study after study has shown that breeds similar benefits to meditation, allowing the mind to quiet and focus on a singular task. This is especially important for older adults because it can help improve their brain function in terms of focus, attention, and mindfulness.
Coloring is also beneficial because it can help improve fine motor skills in the hands, wrists, and fingers. If she has severe arthritis, this might not be the best option, but if not, she’ll love the idea of a new, fun hobby. There are also plenty of quirky coloring book themes to choose from – everything from animals to gardening to wine!
- Mandalas Adult Coloring Book Set With 24 Colored Pencils And Pencil Sharpener Included Color Your Way To Calm
- Newbourne Media
- Publisher: Newbourne Media
- Paperback: 48 pages
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Bath and Beauty Set
Any lovely lady would love a nice bath and beauty set to relax, revive, and rejuvenate. Try and see if you can figure out what some of her favorite scents are (the one below is jasmine and rose scented! Common favorites) and match the set to that. I’d stay away from bath products, as many old women can’t quite find the strength to get themselves in and out of the tub, but a set that includes a nice shower gel, body cream, and possibly a perfume would work just fine.
- LUXURIOUS WHITE ROSE SPA GIFT SET - Whether it's your wife, girlfriend, sister or any special lady in your life, this white rose & jasmine spa gift...
- EASY ON THE EYES, SOFT ON YOUR SKIN - Unlike other bath and body gift sets, the clever packaging makes this gift easy on the eyes and something that...
- REJUVENATE TIRED SKIN - Enjoy the sensual and rich aroma of White Rose & Jasmine scent for a bath and body experience that relaxes all the senses...
- PERFECT GIFT IDEA FOR HER- Why settle for a predictable gift when you can surprise your loved one with our white rose & jasmine spa gift kit? The...
- ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE - White Rose & Jasmine a romantic, feminine, single note fragrance of freshly cut white roses smells like violets, nasturtium, and...
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Check out more gifts for the elderly woman in your life in this guide.
For Him
Old Time Entertainment
A set of old movies or classic records can bring your loved one back to happy times in his life. Have a quick chat with him about what kinds of entertainment he used to love (movies, music, television, etc.) and then try to see what his favorite artists or shows were in that category. You can find all kinds of old time entertainment sets that have been optimized for present-day tech systems (DVD sets, CDs, and more!). Below is a set of 5 classic movies any senior citizen is bound to love.
- Shrink-wrapped
- WarnerBrothers (10/20/2015)
- DVD, NR (Not Rated)
- Running time: 566 minutes
- Gene Kelly, Robert Preston, Jane Powell, James Cagney, Elvis Presley
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Coffee Mug
Another great option for the elderly guy in your life is a personalized mug with a funny or thoughtful saying. Make sure it has a large capacity and a secure handle. It also might be nice if it’s dishwasher safe, so that he doesn’t have to worry about hand washing it every time.
- Hand-painted porcelain dark blue mug with taupe rim/top of handle. Raised cream message area on front with "I'm a GRANDPA. What's Your...
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BBQ Set
If he’s an outdoors-y kind of person who LOVES to cook, give him a BBQ upgrade with this beautiful, full, brand new set of tools. The ones that he uses are probably at least a few years old, and he’d really appreciate a new set of spatulas, tongs, and basting brushes for his favorite hobby.
- COMPLETE SET- This high quality set comes with everything needed for a successful cook out. Easily season steaks with the basting brush, flip hot dogs...
- CONVENIENT STORAGE- With a heavy duty aluminum case, you can easily store this bbq set between uses and ensure each tool is neatly organized. The case...
- QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL- Each barbecue tool is made from quality stainless steel which is rust resistant for long-lasting reliability. Stainless steel...
- PERFECT GIFT- This complete set of barbeque accessories is an ideal gift for any avid griller or cook. It is perfect for Father's Day, birthdays,...
- PRODUCT DETAILS- 16 piece set includes essentials like swiss knife, spatula, tongs, basting brush, cleaning brush, corn holders and skewers. Spatula...
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Check out more gifts for senior men here. Don’t forget about Father’s Day gifts too.
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Playing Cards
Card games have been a favorite pastime for generations, and its likely that your special senior has a favorite card game that they may not play as often anymore. A set of cards is inexpensive, and gives you an opportunity to bond with them, since they can teach you their favorite game. Playing cards also helps keep the mind active, so it’s a great gift idea for elderly folks.
![Bicycle Poker Size Standard Index Playing Cards [Colors May Vary: Red, Blue or Black]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51QARJo0J5L._SL160_.jpg)
- Bicycle Rider Back Playing Cards
- Standard Index, Poker Size
- Available in Red OR Blue
- Classic Air- Cushion Finish for ease of shuffling and optimum performance
- Made in the USA
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Jigsaw Puzzles
Another fun gift that keeps seniors’ minds active and gives you a chance to bond and spend time with them is an adult puzzle. They come in all shapes, sizes, and pictures, so you can really personalize this gift to whoever you’re giving it to. Think about their hobbies and interests. Maybe a nice beach scene would remind them of a fun vacation. Maybe they love nature and would enjoy a beautiful mountain scene. Also think about their motor capabilities with this gift too, though. Some older people have limited hand motion, so smaller pieces may not be the best choice.
- Contains 750 pieces
- Finished size is 24 x 18 inches
- Manufactured from premium quality materials
- Made in the United States
- Bonus poster included for help in solving
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Gardening Tools
If the senior in your life loves to garden, or even if they’re just looking for a new hobby, give them the gift of some brand new gardening tools. Gardening is a great hobby for older people because it gets them outside, keeps them active, and allows them to personalize and tend to something they truly care about, whether it be flowers, herbs for cooking, or a vegetable garden. They’ll really appreciate the gift of tools to help them get started with this fulfilling hobby. Check out more gardening tool options here.
- ALL-IN-ONE GARDEN TOOLS SET - 9 piece garden tool kit includes a trowel shovel, rake hoe, weeder, spade, cultivator, pruning shears, watering spray...
- RUST RESISTANT with COMFORT GRIP HANDLES - These 6 metal hand tools are made of rust-resistant aluminum and stainless steel with a soft-rubber,...
- COTTON GLOVES and PLASTIC WATER SPRAYER - The comfortable, universal fit cotton gardening gloves protect your hands from scrapes and cuts while you...
- WITH TOOL ORGANIZER BAG - This set features a heavy duty, storage caddy with cute, green accents and 8 convenient side pockets for easy access to...
- GREAT GARDENING GIFTS - The included pruners, rake, transplanter, trowel with a depth gauge, and weeder tools feature open hanger holes for easy wall...
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Subscriptions
Finally, for a small fee every month, you can give your special senior the gift of their favorite magazine, newspaper, or more. There are so many subscription options out there today to choose from. If you think they’d enjoy it, try bringing them into the tech world with a subscription to audio books, or a video streaming service too. They’ll find renewed interest in modern movies, entertainment, and culture, giving the two of you something to bond over.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Whether you’re shopping for a parent or grandparent, family friend, or any other special elderly person in your life, there are plenty of inexpensive gift options available for you to get. Make sure you consider their lifestyle, hobby, interests and more before buying them anything. Any and all of these gifts are sure to make the senior in your life smile, but remember, it’s the thought that counts!
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