Christmas gift ideas for elderly loved ones

Stocking fillers

Give your loved one the gift they never knew they needed with the help of our top pick of Christmas stocking fillers. They’re practical and handy, showing your thoughtfulness in the little details:

• Pill dispensers and organisers:

Help your loved ones keep track of their medications with options like the Pill Box with Reminder Alarm. These tools reduce the stress of missed doses, making daily routines easier.

• Pain management and relief: 

The Beurer EM 49 Digital TENS/EMS device offers gentle, effective pain relief, perfect for anyone managing chronic pain or sore muscles this festive season.

• Reachers and Grabbers: 

A reacher or grabber makes everyday tasks easier for your family members and is ideal for maintaining independence with less strain.

Comfort gifts

Sensory aids can provide comfort for your loved ones living with neurological conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia. Show them how much you care with Complete Care Shop’s gifts that can offer relaxation and peace of mind:

• The Precious Petzzz Cat is a battery-powered pet with lifelike fur and a relaxing rise and fall as it breathes peacefully on its owner’s lap to provide a calming simulation. You can choose between a black and white cat, a ginger tabby, or a range of dogs.
• Similarly, the HUG™ by Laugh is a weighted cuddly toy with a beating heart and music player to soothe and relax your loved one.

For those who are unable to sleep in complete darkness or silence, the Nature Sound Pyramid can provide some relief at night. It changes colour continuously and plays a range of soothing sounds.

Heartwarming gifts

As much as we love winter and the Christmas season, with them come colder temperatures and sometimes snow. Here are some Christmas gift ideas to help elderly loved ones stay warm:

• Our selection of warming aids with heated throws and blankets, like the Beurer HD75 Nordic Heated Throw, can provide warmth without needing to crank up the heater.
• Keep your parents or grandparents snug and cosy around the house with the Heat Holders Soul Warming Women's Dressing Gown and Heat Holders Soul Warming Men's Dressing Gown.
• The Electric Footwarmer and Massager is another great gift idea; it’s fleece-lined and offers soothing heat for maximum comfort and relaxing massage therapy to the feet for poor blood circulation.

For the bookworms

We have a range of reading and writing aids you can gift the bookworms and aspiring poets in your life alongside the books and notepads you’ve already wrapped up for them:

• Table Stand Magnifier: 

This hands-free magnifying glass with a swivel lens is perfect for making reading more enjoyable for those with visual impairments.

• Soft PVC Pen and Pencil Holder: 

A practical stocking stuffer that makes gripping pens and pencils easier, ensuring handwriting stays comfortable and controlled.

• Multimedia Keyboard with XL Printed Letters: 

This keyboard, with its larger letters, is great for those who may struggle with standard keyboards, allowing for a more accessible digital experience.

For the green thumbs

For the green thumbs in your life who love spending time outdoors being one with nature, we have a selection of gardening aids:

• Easi-Grip Long Handled Garden Fork: 

This tool, with its angled handle, is perfect for gardeners with limited hand strength who work from a seated position.

• NRS Healthcare Garden Kneeler: 

This amazing product combines a cushioned kneeling pad with a sturdy stand-up support to protect knees and offer ease when rising from the ground. It’ll also protect your family members from wet, muddy ground or stones and thorns. 

• Invisible Creations Plant Pot Outdoor Grab Rail: 

This discreet grab rail doubles as a plant holder, providing support while adding a touch of greenery to their space.

The priceless gift(s) of independence

Here’s our selection of gifts that keep on giving; brilliantly designed gadgets to help your loved one continue to do many everyday tasks themselves:

• Kettle tippers: 

Who doesn’t love a cuppa? Kettle tippers make handling boiling water safer by reducing strain on the hands, giving peace of mind and greater autonomy. The Uccello Kettle’s unusual design assists those with limited reach, mobility, dexterity, and strength. Being able to make a hot drink for themselves is a measure of independence that can easily be restored. 

• Walking aids: 

Get your loved ones back on their feet with walking aids that enhance their mobility, offer stability, and reduce the risk of falls. Choose from rollators, walking sticks and canes, or walking frames.

• Kitchen aids: 

Our range of kitchen aids can give your family members more independence and confidence while cooking or doing chores. Perching stools offer rest during meal prep, taking some of the strain off if your loved one finds standing for long periods difficult.