Check out this list for gifts for elderly parents that are good year-round. It can be hard to shop for elderly parents. They’ve so far lived a good, long life and have owned many items during their lifetime. This gift roundup can help you find a variety of gifts to choose from for your parents.
- Crayola’s Fine Line Markers
I am a huge fan of Crayola’s Fine Line Markers. They are a great tool for “adult” coloring books. I personally like gifting these markers in particular because they don’t bleed through pages. I know that when I gift these to people, they don’t ruin pages in their coloring books. It also helps that Crayola is a reputable company with years of experience. We all grew up using Crayola products.
The amount of pressure needed to use these markers is very minimal. Less pressure is great for the parents who aren’t able to press down firmly to get the art work that they desire. Gifting something like this works best as a two-part gift. I would recommend paring it with an age-appropriate coloring book such as this one. There are a multitude of age-appropriate books to choose from.
- Foldable Lounge Chairs
Let’s face it, as you get older standing up takes a lot more work. Events where everyone is standing can be taxing on your parents’ bodies. Yes, we want them to be active but we also want them to have some rest too. These lounge chairs are helpful for outdoors events. When your parents arrive at an outdoor event, they’re able to take the load off and have a seat. They can also take it to places like the park or even the beach. If they still enjoy tailgating, this is also a great chair for them to sit on. These chairs are also super comfortable.It also helps them continue to spend time outdoors instead of staying home indoors all day. These chairs each feature their own cup holders and side tables to help make sure your parents are staying hydrated while they’re outdoors. These lounge chairs make great gifts for an elderly parent and will allow your parents to continue to be present at outdoor events.
- Gritin Rechargeable Book Light
If your parents are anything like mine, they still love reading paperback books especially when it’s too dark to read. During the day they might be able to sit next to a window for adequate light but at nighttime, they need a little extra help. This rechargeable book light is great because it clips to the top of the book. The books don’t need to be a particular size. It can be a massive hardcover book or it can be a smaller paperback book. The clip is great because they don’t have to hold onto it while using it. If they are not yet open to switching to digital forms of reading, this book light allows your parents to be able to read their paperback books. t but also having it be a light small enough to not disturb others.
- Foldable Travel Backpack
I cannot get enough of this backpack. And neither can my parents and in-laws. Many times their homes are already cluttered with things that they don’t need. Gifting them things that are foldable and also very useful is a surefire way to make them happy. This one is my favorites because it looks very close to a standard backpack. The straps are wide and comfortable. They are durable being that they are tear resistant and water resistant. Most of these types of backpacks only have 1 or 2 pockets however this one has multiple pockets to be able to secure more things.
- Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
If your parents love to read and if they are somewhat tech savvy, a Kindle is a great way to go. Bonus points if you preload it with some books you’d think they would enjoy. If they are open to this kind of technology, this Kindle will give your parents the feel of looking at real book pages without looking at a real book. It’s really easy to hold in your hand. It is also easy to read whether outside in the sun or sitting in a dimly lit room. If you’re not sure about the extent of their tech-savviness for adjusting brightness, rest assured that there’s an automatic lighting mode too. It’s waterproof and very easy to charge.
- Gardening Tools with A Carrying Tote
If your parents are still mobile and have expressed interest in gardening, a small kit like this one is good to have. It has all the tools they need to accomplish small gardening projects. All the tools are easily stored in a carrying totes. This makes it convenient so that your parents are not walking back and forth to grab all the tools they need. If they are already an avid gardener, check out the tools they already have and see what needs replacing. This can be a great two-part gift as well. You can throw a pack of seeds in the bag to make it easier for your parents. Buy plant seeds that are appropriate for the area that you live in.
- Outdoor Unisex Columbia Hat
So the manufacturer actually calls this a fishing hat but it’s absolutely not restricted to fishing. I like using this hat for hiking or even just a walk through the park on a sunny day. Our aging parents are more susceptible to skin damage from sun exposure. Naturally, they’ll spend more time indoors as they age. But maybe having a cool hat like this can help promote continued physical activity. This hat works well for both males and females. It offers protection from those harmful rays. It also helps keep sweat away with a cooling mesh vent panel and moisture wicking technology.
Thank you for checking out my list of gifts for elderly parents. We truly believe that your parents will enjoy something that you found here. As we get more ideas, we’ll be sure to update this list.
