Unique and Thoughtful Gifts for Senior Men
What are the best gifts for Senior Men?
Senior men, just like any other individuals, are diverse. There are different preferences for entertainment, hobbies, food, and more. Here is a gift guide that includes a variety of things that are sure to spark the right gift idea.
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Comfort & Relaxation
Everyone enjoys a little comfort and relaxation. These gifts can really be on anyone’s gift list.
Soft blanket or throw
Warm throws are great for keeping on couches or chairs. Consider personalized throws and lap quilt sizes that are perfect for use in wheelchairs. Also consider heated blankets for some seniors.
Slippers with non-slip soles
Look for comfortable and safe slippers to wear around the house and keeps his feet warm.
Massage chair pad
For relaxing back massages.
Comfortable Chairs
Sitting in the perfect chair makes a huge difference. Some chairs have the perfect combination of sitting, getting up, lying back to watch TV, sleeping, and a heated massage all in one. Lift chairs can make a difference to an older person trying to get out of a chair. My parents had one that they loved. Check out this kind of chair here!
Personal Care & Grooming
Electric shaver or grooming kit
A new shaver or beard trimmer can make a great gift for a man.
Aftershave or cologne
What is the classic scent that he loves? Many classic scents come in gift sets during the holidays.
Moisturizing lotions
Moisturizing lotions are great for dry skin, especially during the colder months.
Warm Bathrobe
A cozy robe for keeping warm and lounging at home.
Clothes and Accessories
There are many items in this category and much depends on preferences.
Clothes
For those older men who may struggle with putting on and taking off clothes, consider clothes like shirts that open to the front. Pants with elastic waistbands, like sweats, are also helpful. For the man who has a favorite sports team, consider shirts, pajamas, and other apparel with their favorite logos.
Accessories
Items like belts or suspenders, wallets, ties and money clips.
Hats, scarves, and gloves
Hats, scarves, and gloves for wearing out in winter. Consider hats and caps with favorite sports teams or other sayings on them.
Jewelry
Some men like jewelry, others do not. This is a matter of preference.
Technology & Gadgets
Seniors are enjoying and embracing technology more and more.
Cell phones
Whether a senior has their own service, or you add them to your own family plan like we do, it’s great for keeping in touch with others.
E-readers
Buy one and pre-load it with favorite books or magazines.
Computers
Computers and laptops are great for seniors who want to keep in touch with everything going on in the world. Check out this computer designed for seniors. This WOW computer is a touch screen with videos, chat, email, photos, news, and games.
Also consider personalized desk organizers to store glasses, phones, clips, pens, and other office items.
Audio Books
Some seniors who struggle to read because of poor eyesight will enjoy audio books. They are available in different formats such as digital downloads, which can be listened to on smart devices, and audio cd’s.
The Libby App is an app for a smart device and lets you check out books to read or check out books to listen to, sort of like your own public library. All you need is a library card and the Libby App.
Fitness Trackers or watches
Sometimes we all want to know how many steps we take or how our health is on a daily basis. Now with all the new technology you can!
Large-button universal remote
These are easy to use for seniors with vision issues.
Tablets
These can be used for watching movies, reading, listening to music, playing games, or staying connected with family.
Home & Garden
Custom photo frame with family pictures
A custom photo frame is a nice way to display memories. Seniors always enjoy these kinds of personalized gifts.
Personalized wall art
Create wall art featuring a favorite quote, family name, or a meaningful location. Make something personal into art and have it framed.
Indoor or outdoor plants
Plants of any kind brighten up a home, especially those who love plants and gardens. Plants that are easy to care for and seasonal plants are great gifts. Also, unique pots make great gifts for the plant lover.
Personalized calendar
Make one by featuring family photos for each month of the year. Write in all the important dates on the calendar such as birthdays and anniversaries. Find other calendars and write in important dates as well.
Bird feeders, bird houses, and other items for bird lovers
Bird houses and bird feeders bring the birds to back yard areas. Many folks love watching birds. Gifts can include binoculars, bird books, unique bird feeders, hummingbird swings, and so much more.
Food & Treats
Below find a variety of food and snack ideas to appeal to different tastes.
Snack basket
Depending on diets, you can fill snack baskets with favorite treats like fruit, nuts, jerky, chocolates, cookies, etc. You can easily put one together yourself or order a basket online.
Alcohol gift set
This again depends on if your senior drinks alcohol. You must consider interactions with medications and other conditions as well. This might be a gift you do one time together. This might not be a gift for everyone.
Ready-made meals or homemade meals & treats
Looking to give homemade meals or baked treats? Baked treats have been a tradition in my family since I was a young girl. My grandmother canned homemade peaches and baked lots of bags of cookies to give away during the holidays. You can’t beat homemade!
Outdoor & Travel
For those who love exploring the outdoors or traveling.
Walking cane with a built-in light
This can be a sturdy and practical gift for the person who loves walking or to use at night.
Personalized walking stick
Get a walking stick or cane with his name or initials carved into the cane.
Travel bag or organizer
For toiletries, gadgets, or small items, small toiletry travel bags are nice when traveling.
Travel Journal
Travel journals are great for keeping track of traveling and vacation experiences.
Entertainment & Hobbies
Many folks have varied interests when it comes to entertainment and hobbies.
Movies or Subscription to a streaming service
If he still owns a DVD player, look for his favorite TV shows on DVD, or a classic movie DVD set. Or you may wish to give a subscription for a streaming service.
Music
Find favorite digital music and make a playlist with their favorites so they can listen anytime. Consider musical instruments, or music lessons for an instrument they have always wanted to learn. Consider a music player or speaker preloaded with his favorite tunes or audiobooks.
Books & Subscriptions
Books and reading clubs are still popular as forms of entertainment. Find out what genre interests your senior and purchase a set of books or get a subscription for them. Some of the favorites in the magazine category are Reader’s Digest, Birds and Blooms, Reminisce Magazine, and National Geographic.
Crafts & Hobbies
There are so many crafts and hobbies for men that we added a whole other gift guide. Please see that page here! (Coming Soon!)
Sentimental Gifts
Sentimental gifts are gifts of the heart. They can be gifts that make us remember and feel loved.
Memory journal
For those who like to write and record their thoughts and memories, a memory journal is a perfect gift. There are blank journals and journals with prompts like this beautiful, guided book for Dads to fill in and help reflect. And also, this funny titled blank journal for Grandpa.
Custom-made items
Custom-made throws with family photos or meaningful messages add a special touch to a gift. Gifts for Grandpa like this Grandparent gift add a personal touch. Gifts like these personalized socks can be fun too!
Handwritten letters or cards
A heartfelt note from loved ones can be very meaningful.
Customized photo books
Send in your pictures to create a custom photo book with a company or make one of your own. These types of books are wonderful for reminiscing with seniors and will brighten their days.
Other
Gift cards
Gift cards to favorite stores (on-line and instore), restaurants, donut shops, sandwich shops, or coffee shops. Consider services like maid services, lawn services, and meal services that just make life easier.
Homemade Gifts
Homemade gifts like photo albums, memory bears, memory quilts, coupons, shadow boxes and any talent you might have to create something rare and cherished. See also this post of Kids Gifts for Grandparents for ideas from kids.
Religious Gifts
Many seniors likely have their own bibles if they are religious, but consider other gifts such as prayer journals, books, home decor, etc. Ask him for a list of books he might like to read and order them.
Sporting Equipment
Does your senior play a sport, or want to play one? A new golf club, stretch bands, or other preferred sporting equipment might make a nice gift. Here’s a personalized golf gift set for the golf lover.
Stationery Sets
Stationery sets are still relevant today. There are men’s personalized stationery to pen a letter or note on to someone.
Collections
Collections have been popular for ages, and they still are. Many seniors collected things over the years. Is there anything you can add to their collection that is unique?
Aids to make life easier
Everything from exercise peddlers, overbed tables, and a WOW computer designed for seniors. Journey Health and Lifestyle also has wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, chairs, floor stand magnifier with light, and other aids to make seniors lives easier.
This collection of gift ideas will be updated from time to time, so check back often when you are in need of a gift!
For a curated collection of gifts for men from Etsy
