The holiday season fills many people with a sense of comfort, happiness, and home. It\u2019s also a time to enjoy the company of others, whether it be family, close friends, co-workers, or even strangers!<\/p>\n
However, many others, including older people, are alone over the holiday season. In 2023, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) reported that up to 41 percent of Canadians aged 50 years and older were at risk of social isolation during the last weeks of the calendar year.<\/p>\n
The best present you can give an older loved one is your time, but there are also holiday gifts that will warm their hearts and contribute to their overall wellness when you\u2019re not there. Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for those special older people in your life.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbTablet \u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
Tablets from popular brands such as Apple, Amazon, Acer, and Samsung can be an excellent source of entertainment and communication for older people. Load brain teasers, word puzzles, and other gaming apps to help keep the mind sharp and engaged. Music apps allow them to access their favourite playlists, internet browsers keep them surfing the web, and language learning apps make picking up a new linguistic skill easy and fun. Perhaps best of all, most tablets are comfortable with video communication software such as FaceTime and Skype, so your older loved one can enjoy face-to-face contact, even when you\u2019re far away.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbDigital photo frame\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
The faces of loved ones can warm the heart of someone lonely or isolated. A digital photo frame is a thoughtful gift that displays their favourite memories on a crisp, easy-to-see digital screen. Setting the digital frame up is easy, and before you know it, your loved one will be enjoying a beautiful carousel of photos that will make them smile every time.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbMeal delivery subscriptions\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
When older people live alone, have mobility issues, or find shopping, cooking, and cleaning up too physically taxing, they might stop preparing nutritious meals for themselves. The gift of a meal delivery subscription will help them access the nutrition they need to stay healthy and active. Your loved one can choose which \u201cheat and eat\u201d meals they want, catered to their dietary and lifestyle needs before they\u2019re conveniently delivered to their door.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbFitness tracker\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
Whether your older loved one is currently active or wants to start a new fitness journey, a fitness tracker is the perfect gift to help them measure their activity. Most fitness trackers count steps, check heart rates, and even monitor sleep quality. Fitness trackers come in many shapes and sizes, but older people might benefit from one with a large, easy-to-read screen, emergency alert functionally, and an easily charged battery.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbSmart home devices\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
Many older people, especially those with vision impairment or mobility issues, can benefit from having a smart home device installed. Smart home devices work like voice-activated assistants that manage a wide variety of daily tasks, such as turning lights on or off, making phone calls, or setting reminders to take medications. Since it uses voice commands to work, your loved one won\u2019t have to worry about fiddling with new technology to operate the device with confidence.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbHeated blanket\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
As we get older, our bodies become more sensitive to extreme temperature changes, making it hard to maintain warmth when the temperature drops. A heated blanket can help your older loved one be warm, comfortable, and relaxed, whether lying in bed or lounging in their favourite chair. The gentle heat they provide can also relax muscles and stimulate circulation, which can help alleviate muscle pain, arthritic discomfort, and joint stiffness. Heated blankets come in a variety of colours, and many offer adjustable heat settings and overheating protection.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbAudiobook subscription \u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ title_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb22px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb]
Reading is a wonderful lifelong pastime. However, many older adults find enjoying their favourite books challenging due to the natural effects of aging. You can help your loved one continue reading with a subscription to an audiobook service such as Audible. Listening to an audiobook is an excellent substitute for traditional reading, providing mental stimulation, education, and entertainment. The narrated stories can also be enjoyed while one performs household tasks or indulges in other hobbies.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbProfessional home care services: The gift of independence\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]
Most older people want to live independently for as long as possible. Professional in-home care services can help give your loved one the support they need so they can live at home surrounded by familiar items that recall their most cherished memories.<\/p>\n
Whether they need specialized nursing care, help with meal preparation, companionship, or other support, CareHop will ensure that your older loved one is happy, engaged, and well-cared for.<\/a><\/p>\n Because preserving an older adult\u2019s independence is one of the greatest gifts of all.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u00a0\u00bbQuality in-home elder care services in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Brampton\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb title_level=\u00a0\u00bbh2″ custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″] CareHop specializes in providing safe, professional eldercare services, including on-demand Alzheimer\u2019s disease and dementia care<\/a>, that bring peace of mind to families who need support.<\/p>\n We also offer other in-home elder care services<\/a> such as homemaking and meal preparation<\/a>, personal care<\/a>, activities, and casual companionship<\/a> that help ensure your loved one gets all the professional care they need.<\/p>\n