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Top 10 Gifts for Your Parents or Grandparents This Holiday Season

What do you get someone who can buy anything they want or need? This question has plagued everyone at some time during the holiday season.

When we want to show our love and appreciation for our friends and family, we often stumble into the holidays trying to figure out what to buy. And as our parents and grandparents age, it doesn’t get easier.

So, let’s bypass the directionless Amazon searches and Googling this holiday season and consider one of these ten gifts for your parents or grandparents this holiday season.

1. Custom Family Portrait:

All parents and grandparents love family photos, especially when it’s everyone together. There’s no shortage of photographers or companies to develop and create your image either.

2. Digital Photo Frame with Pre-loaded Memories:

If a family photo isn’t possible, that’s okay. You can gift a digital photo frame with tons of pictures you already have from your phone. Relive some good times with a digital photo frame.

3. Smart Home Assistant:

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are things that every person does around their home. A smart home assistant is a great way to lighten the load on small tasks, like turning the lights off or setting the thermostat all with the sound of your voice.

4. Subscription to a Meal Kit Service:

Meal kits are a great way to ensure your loved ones get the vitamins and nutrients they need without having to grocery shop on their own. They’ll get easy recipes and fresh ingredients to keep them healthy.

5. Heated Blanket or Throw:

Don’t let your parents or grandparents get caught out in the cold without a heated blanket. Especially in cooler climates, a heated blanket is a great way to stay warm while staying comfortable and relaxed.

6. Customized Jewelry:

Personalized jewelry is a great way to show someone how much you treasure them. With a customized piece of jewelry, you can add birthstones or engraved initials. It’s the perfect sentimental gift.

7. Elderly-Friendly Fitness Tracker:

Health and fitness are so important for everyone, but especially seniors. Gift a fitness tracker that monitors health metrics while being user-friendly.

8. Indoor Herb Garden Kit:

Gardens are a great form of movement, but it can be hard for older folks to get outside and tend to them. Bring the joy of gardening indoors with a compact herb garden kit. They can grow fresh herbs year-round, enhancing the food they cook with their meal kits.

9. Personalized Memory Book:

Think scrapbook but better. And that’s a memory book. Fill your memory book filled with photos, mementos, and heartfelt messages from several family members. This gift is sure to bring a tear to everyone’s eye.

10. Virtual Experience or Class:

Getting out isn’t as easy as it once was for some elderly people, so experiencing new things can be hard. Bring the entertainment to them with a virtual cooking class, a wine-tasting session, or an online concert.

What Will You Get Your Parents or Grandparents This Year?

Don’t fall into the trap of buying a generic gift from a big box store. Get something personal for your loved ones that they will cherish for the rest of their life. Try one of these gifts this holiday season and watch your loved one’s face light up when they open their gift.