Now that you’re a parent, it can be easy to get wrapped up in making your children’s Christmas the best it can possibly be, and in a lot of ways that’s how it should be! But let’s not forget about the parents that came before us. Your own parents deserve some festive love as well.
Sentiments aside, buying presents for an older generation isn’t always easy. The stereotypical jumper or bath-bomb might not cut it this year.
So here is a different idea. What about some tech? Obviously nothing too complicated, nobody wants to spend Christmas day behind an instruction manual. We’ve got some suggestions that might just spark some inspiration for you.
Here are three gift ideas for your parents this Christmas, ensuring all needs are met this holiday season.
1 . a massage chair
We all like to be comfortable, but as we get older that becomes all the more important. We ache a little more, we get tired quicker, and things we used to be able to do are just a touch more difficult. To that end, a massage chair is the perfect gift for an older member of the family this Christmas.
In fact, it’s the perfect gift for just about anybody who wants to add an extra level of comfort to their home. We can all use some rest and relaxation from time to time. If a whole massage chair is just a tad out of budget for you, there are a variety of portable accessories that can transform anyone’s favorite chair into a massage chair without the hefty price tag.
2 . a FitBit
If your parents are more the busy-body and less the arm-chair sort, then the FitBit might be perfect for them. It’s more than just a fitness tool, it’s capable of measuring a variety of bodily functions that contribute to your understanding of your own health. It measures heart rate, calorie burning, and tracks how many steps you’ve walked in a day.
Staying active when you’re older is hugely important, and a FitBit can help encourage healthy behaviors while making a member of the older generation feel tech-savvy. It isn’t just a tool for measuring your active health, either. The FitBit also measures your sleep patterns, and can help older people get superior rest.
3 . an amazon echo
Did your parents like telling you what to do as a child? Well, if they did, Alexa might become their new best friend. The useful gadget possesses a variety of features that make daily life easier. It’s also continually updated remotely by Amazon’s servers sop that the tech stays up to date without having to do anything.
It can play your parent’s favorite music, help them with recipes, and answer all manner of questions, all without having to do anything but call out its name and make a request. No getting up from your seat (perhaps a massage chair?), no confusing amount of remotes; just your voice. Simple.
It doesn’t even have to be called Alexa; you can name it whatever you want to, so there’s no more awkward mix-ups if any of your children happen to share the same name.
Bonus Idea: a stair-lift
Depending on the age of your parents, the need for adjustments to their home to make their accommodation more comfortable will increase year on year. Providing them with the gift of comfortable mobility isn’t just a wonderful Christmas present; it’s a practical investment that will improve their overall quality of life and ensure all needs are met.
Occasionally, older people can be embarrassed to admit they need help as they age, providing a stair-lift as a gift will remove any uncomfortable feelings they have about making this necessary step forward. This is one gift that I know for a fact an older person would love, my mom got one and it is amazing for her going up and down the stairs. It has helped her be more confident with the stairs.
Whatever you decide to get your parents this Christmas, as long as you’re thoughtful and have good intentions, you really can’t go wrong. Don’t let the stress of the festive season get to you too much, try and enjoy it while it lasts!
