Just in time for the holidays when you are wondering what in the world to give your mom or grandma for the holidayMaybe you should give the dreaded fruitcake or a membership to the fruit of the month club or how about a pair of Socks!? Nah! I’ve asked quite a few seniors and it turns out, the best gifts are the ones that can be used over and over again to help them out with the day to day things they need to do. Here is a guide to gift giving this year. I have done the legwork for you by researching and reading the reviews for each item, so that this can be a quick and easy, click and buy guide!
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1.Swivel cushion
This is a great option for helping to swivel in and out of a car or seat. It turns 360 degrees and has a removable/washable cover.
2.Walker bag
I love this item because so many seniors have gotten used to the rolling 4 wheeled walker which has a seat that opens up where they can store items, but have been told by some therapist, that it’s no longer the safest walking aid for them. Now they have nowhere to put their things when their hands are full with a regular 2 wheeled walker. Here is the solution! A walker bag! It attaches to the walker, has pockets and comes in various colors and patterns.
3. Walker Skis
These are a great little item. You push them right onto the back legs of a 2/front wheeled walker. Not only do they preserve the end of the walker legs, but they also help the walker glide along a little smoother and quieter.
4. Handy bar for getting in/out of car
Getting in and out of a car, especially a car that sits a little lower, can be quite a task for an older person. Having this little handle is handy! Sometimes just a little something to hold onto, other than onto another person who may get injured, does the trick.
5. Leg lifting strap
This leg strap helps give someone a little bit of independence. When the legs are just too heavy to lift or lower off of a bed or couch, these can be helpful, not to mention the caregiver’s back from lifting a leg that can sometimes be heavy; especially after surgery.
6. Magnifying glass
Very helpful for people with low vision for reading labels, medication bottles and reading for enjoyment.
7. Bed Rail
This bed rail is great because it is easy to install and is adjustable to different bed heights. This is just what a senior needs to help get in/out of bed which can be quite a task for many people.
8. Reacher/grabber
Often times when a senior has gone through therapy, they are taught how to use a reacher for ease and safety of reaching items above head, on the floor or just out of reach. This is not only helpful, but helps to decrease risk of falls and is a necessity after a hip replacement surgery.
9. Easy can opener
Just makes life easier! Most seniors just want to make something quick and easy to eat and often times that means heating a can of soup, however opening a can of soup with a traditional can opener can be nearly impossible, so this is when a compact automatic opener comes in handy.
10. Jar and bottle opener
This is a nice little gadget to help open jars and bottles. It is lightweight and adjusts to multiple sizes of jars and bottles. Really helpful for people with arthritis; which is almost every senior.
10 plus 1 more for good measure. Shower foot massager/scrubber
This is a great addition to any shower. It has non slip suction cups, so when sitting on a shower chair, this is a great way to get a good foot scrub, not to mention, who doesn’t like little foot massage. I know I do!
