Hi. I hate buying gifts that don't make sense. I.e- that I think the person won't use through out the year consistently. It's also crucial that I think it fits into their life and is something they would actually not only want, but sort of be really glad to receive. I buy per individual, thinking about what actually suits them and would excite them. I always go for something that I think they would never buy themselves, because it's sort of a luxury good.
1. If you have a health nut in your life. Think, food accessories. Do they like tea or coffee? Check out a local tea shop and see what they've got up their sleeves for a tea lovers dream. Juicers. Smoothies. I have the Ninja Bullet and I absolutely love it. It doesn't leave the smoothie unblended in some parts, it is a very thorough and smooth blend no matter how chunky or frozen the items are that I pour into it.
But in my opinion, the gift of the year for the "foodie" or the "dieter" is an air fryer OR a crock pot (also sometimes called a rice cooker). These are super popular right now, and make making delicious healthy foods super easily and with little effort.
If they are a chef or love to cook, maybe throw in some really fine pasta sauces, something gourmet. Or some farm fresh honey and jam.
If they are a fan of a specific country like say they love Canada, get them true canadian maple syrup. My mom loves England and France and the victorian Era, so if I got her something like from lauderee, like the Marie Antoinette Tea I've heard is relaly good. That's right on the money.
2. Elderly people are difficult to buy for sometimes, because sometimes they can prefer their lives to be more simple. But, this being said, they are likely pleased by "the little things." and would cherish something sentimental and meaningful from you if you are someone special in their life, like a grandchild.
A photo of their grandchildren in a framed photo, or a book. This is great option and, something I did for my grandmother. Something tangible, not high tech, is a better bet in *most* cases unless you have a very tech savvy grandparent in your life. haha
This is also a great option if they are unwell, when my grandmother was in hospital this was very meaningful for her and it's a difficult time to "gift" in, but this would be something touching and I know she really really loved it.
2a. Sick & or Elderly Other great gifts to do if they are sick at home, in care, or in hospital. Is devices that create warmth. Sensory calming devices like, a device that creates the sound of waves or classical music is nice. A sock that emits heat (feet get very cold). And nice balms and oils for the dry skin. Clinique Take the Day off is a perfect balm to get for someone undergoing chemo therapy- as they skin on the face, neck and top of the scalp get extremely dry and this will soothe that dryness. L'occitone has amazing lotions and oils as well. And sometimes, a little bit of something minty to rub on the chest like vapor rub, tiger balm, or something like eucalyptus, lavender, soothing oils really help from an aromatherapy standpoint to brighten up their day and relax them. Cooling Eye masks. cotton pads or a "face halo" to wipe their eyes with, and facial and body wipes / hand wipes or baby wipes is so nice to have when they may be unable to bathe themselves easily.
On the pricier side is the option of blue tooth headphones if they are tech savvy enough and like to listen to music. And, blue tooth or remote controlled blinds set. That was really convenient for my mom when she was sick, she had a screen that would come down to block out the sun but still let in enough light she could see outside wihtout being too bright. And then a true blind screen to come down for total black out and privacy. This is really nice luxury for someone who may be too unwell to get up. The same goes for a remote controlled bed that goes up and down at the head, and at the feet- and that vibrates. This is top tier expensive but, if they have severe back issues, or a chronic illness- this is an absolute life saver and they will absolutely love it.
A lot of elderly people are more practical, and they design a lot of their life around what is simply comfortable or comforting to them. There is a large preoccupation with comfort.
So anything related to that would be good, especially if it is a nicer quality good. Like, some really well made snow boots or winter gear- heated blankets, snuggies, slippers.
But please be certain that you don't get them someting that they would forget to turn off and burn their house down with- and be very mindful of the *grip* of the bottom of the slippers. Get something specifically designed with this in mind specifically for older people, especially if they "shuffle" etc.
something that stays on the foot really well and will not slide off the back, with like, arch support and things like that.
just be really careful with shoes, as elderly people falling is actually a really high cause of death in this age rage.
3. And lastly. The sporty grandma.
A lot of elderly women just want to feel young again and feel good in their body, feel like they look good. But they also don't want to compromise their comfort or spend a lot of time and effort getting ready.
Lululemon leggings are the absolute bees knees, this can work for any age but is great for people who you think, "what should i get them" and feel stumped.
The quality of these leggings are unparalleled and they are a luxury that a lot of people are unwilling to buy themselves but they will really enjoy having.
These sculpt and shape your body so nicely even if you are very unfit or have a lot of sagging or cellulite things like that, it just snatches you in really nicely. The high waist band is ideal because I've found the lower waist band kind kind of slide down a bit which is annoying.
These do not pill in the watch, no threads have come off and I've had mine for years. They are just so durable and such nice quality. And they don't stain easily, my dogs have gone to down jumping on my *stark white* leggings and they are so durable, their claws didn't scratch them in the slightest or tear up the fabric in anyway making it look worn, which was amazing.
They're years old and look brand new like the day I got them. You don't evn have to iron and starch them like stores do to trick you their clothing is nicer than it is- it just naturally dries looking as nice and pressed as they do in the store.
The person you gift will definately feel and love the quality on these and love how good they look in them, and how confident they feel in them as well. While still being comfortable.
My grandma loves these, and she also likes the "softer" feelings ones that are more like a, cotton feel not the "slick" exercise ones. Just to cozy up in at home.
