Since seniors are more at ease with technology, you could consider a gift of technology for the elders in your life.
If you want to video-chat with your folks more easily, and with more
regularity, get an Amazon Echo Show smart display.
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader is smaller than a single paperback
book yet can carry thousands of books at a time.
If the elder in your life has trouble hearing dialogue in movies, TV
shows, podcasts, or radio broadcasts then consider a Zvox AccuVoice AV203 miniTV speaker. It’s like a mini soundbar, but without complex bells and whistles.
AccuVoice is based on hearing-aid technology, useful for those who may be hard
of hearing.
To help manage climate control consider a Honeywell Home Lyric T5 smartthermostat.
If you have someone who likes to watch TV late into the night and
doesn’t want to bother everyone else in the house, consider buying them a pair
of wireless home theatre headphones. The Sennheiser RS 165 kit includes a pair
of wireless headphones and a base station that connects directly to a TV’s
audio output.
If someone enjoys listening to music all around the house, the Sonos Onetabletop speaker is a multiroom wireless speaker. It has Google and Alexa built
into it, so they can just say ‘Play Bruce Springsteen,’ and it’ll work for them.
The TravelCard Charger is a great gift for a parent because it’s
ultra-slim and compact enough to hide in their wallet or pocket. You never know
when someone will need a charger, and keeping it tucked away in something as
indispensable as a wallet means it will
always be there when needed.
If the elder you are buying for already has everything else on this list
but haven’t bothered to update their router, TP-Link’s Archer A7 may be just
what they need. The Archer A7 may not be the best router overall, but it’s
good, and it comes reasonably priced.
The ultimate gift for your favourite morning grump, the Philips Somneo
helps make waking up easier with a simulated sunrise. There's also a sunset
mode for relaxing, plenty of soothing nature sounds, and music options, and
several light settings including nightlight and reading modes.
Video chatting is a convenient way to catch up with the grandkids, or
far-flung friends. The Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 is a super cheap webcam that has
high-definition video quality and is easy to use, with no drivers to install.
It works easily with several applications, including Skype.
QardioArm is a sleek, portable blood pressure monitor that makes the
perfect gift for any loved one who suffers from high blood pressure or is
tasked with monitoring it. allows users to check their blood pressure anywhere,
anytime, and works by wirelessly connecting to the user’s smartphone.
Seniors with medications to manage every day will appreciate MedMinder's
reminders of when to open a pill compartment. The device's built-in cell
service connects to a monitoring station, so no phone or wireless network is
needed. You can also buy refill
If someone you know is having trouble sleeping and are thinking about
taking medications for better sleep. There is a product
called SleepPhones designed specifically for seniors. Relaxing music with
binaural beats is built into the patented and ultra-comfortable headband
headphones. With the touch of just one button, you can turn on the SleepPhone
Simple to play start your favourite sleep track and then it will automatically
shut off when done.
