Are you wondering what kind of gift to give your elderly relative? It may be difficult to shop for elderly people during this festive season. However, there are simple inexpensive gifts you can present your loved one. The gifts can be useful or just edible. Avoid buying gifts that can contribute to clutter.

The ultimate holiday gift is to bring cheer and show love to your elderly loved ones. Pick a gift that can bring good memories to the seniors. Taking the effort to get a gift for your loved one can be highly appreciated.

Professional cleaning service gift certificate

Give your elderly relatives the gift of a clean home by gifting them with a professional cleaning service gift certificate. If an elderly has tight schedules, you can present the gift to ease up on the cleaning responsibility. You can contact local cleaning companies and inquire about the services available. Before deciding on a gift certificate, contact the office offering the service and to help you with an estimate.

Food of the month clubs

Enroll your loved ones to a monthly delivery of their favorite fruit, jams, dessert, spreads, chocolate or cheese. The food clubs that feature top gourmet companies offer unique, convenient and lasting monthly gifts.

Activity gifts

Your elders may have a daily gym schedule to ensure fitness. If so, you can purchase fitness gifts to improve their workouts. Activity gifts can include games such as puzzles, board games and crosswords. Gifts that involve learning an activity such as cooking, painting, computer or pottery can be offered to elders who are into learning new lifelong skills.

Book their life story

Collect photographs, works of art, short stories and poetry to create a beautifully bound book. Presenting a gift that chronicles the elder’s life story can bring back sweet memories that would make the elderly happy. The book can be treasured for years to come and even be a good start for grandchildren to know more about their elderly relatives.

Comfort gifts

Buy gifts that bring comfort to the elder’s life. Such gifts can include gloves, warm blankets, socks and hats.

Music

Find out the person’s taste of music and search for good music that he or she will enjoy. A variety of genres from their kind of music can be a great gift.

Ready to Eat Meals

Delivery of ready meals as gifts can go a long way. Such meals can ease the daily hassle of meal preparation and cooking.