38 Great Gifts for Senior Men

Date published: 2022-04-04

Looking for the perfect gift for a senior man?

To help you find a fantastic gift he’ll love, we’ve rounded up 38 fantastic gifts for senior men.

There are 8 gift categories and dozens of product suggestions.

There are everyday comforts, entertaining activities, daily conveniences, lifestyle updates, helpful mobility aids, tech tools he’ll actually use, and helpful delivery and transportation services.

You’re sure to find a thoughtful gift for the senior men in your life.

Browse 8 categories of gifts for senior men

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• 6 everyday comforts
• 3 entertaining activities
• 6 everyday conveniences
• 4 customized, useful keepsakes
• 3 everyday luxuries and lifestyle updates
• 6 helpful mobility aids
• 7 tech tools they’ll truly enjoy using
• 3 delivery and transportation services

6 everyday comforts

1) House slippers
Soft, warm, non-slip house slippers keep seniors comfortable and safe while lounging at home.

• From $15 Buck & Buck slippers for senior men
• From $19 Silvert’s slippers for senior men

2) Comfy slipper/shoe hybrid
For those who enjoy a more substantial slipper, these comfy slipper/shoe hybrids are great.

• From $35 Skechers Men’s Go Max-Athletic Air Mesh Slip on Walking Shoe
• From $40 Skechers Performance Men’s Go Walk 3 Slip-On Walking Shoe
• From $45 Skechers Men’s Go Walk Evolution Ultra-Impeccable Sneaker
• From $45 Skechers Men’s Equalizer Double Play Slip-On Loafer
• From $60 Skechers Men’s Gowalk 6-Elastic Stretch Slip-on Athletic Performance Walking Shoe

3) Soft, warm robe
A plush robe makes chilly mornings or days much more pleasant and cozy.

• $40 Nautica Men’s Long Sleeve Cozy Soft Plush Shawl Collar Robe
• $56 Lands’ End Men’s Super Soft Robe
• $63 Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Shawl Collar Robe

4) Warm blanket/throw
A warm blanket is wonderful in winter and can also be used all year round to make their favorite seat even cozier and more comfortable.

• $22 Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
• From $35 Walmart custom photo blankets
• $36 Heavyweight wheelchair lap blanket
• $40 Sunbeam heated throw blanket, 3 heat settings

5) Soothing massager
Get a soothing, warm massage anytime to ease aches and pains.

• $40 MoCuishle Shiatsu Neck Back Massager Pillow with Heat
• $40 Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Soothing Heat

6) Weighted blanket
Weighted blankets have been scientifically proven to relieve distress and anxiety. They’re especially helpful for people with dementia and also great for anyone who has trouble sleeping, feels anxious, or would just enjoy feeling more relaxed.

• $29 ZZZhen Weighted Blanket – 15 lbs, 48 x 72 inches
• $40 Hypnoser Adult Weighted Blanket – 20 lbs, 60 x 80 inches
• $50 YnM Weighted Blanket – 15 lbs, 48 x 72 inches
• $60 Weighted Blanket – 12 lbs, 60 x 80 inches
• $66 Weighted Idea Cooling Weighted Blanket – 15 lbs, 48 x 78 inches
• $66 Sivio Weighted Blanket – 20 lbs, 60 x 80 inches
• From $40 RELAX EDEN Weighted Blanket W/Removable, Washable Duvet Cover – blankets from 5 to 20 pounds

Note: We’ve also got DIY weighted blanket instructions here.

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3 entertaining activities

1) Window bird feeders
Get a close up look at beautiful birds from the comfort of an armchair with a simple window-mounted bird feeder.

• $20 Deluxe Clear Window Bird Feeder, Large
• $20 LUJII Anti-Breakage Window Bird Feeder with Strongest Suction Cups
• $24 Nature Gear Window Bird Feeder

2) Observe nature
Watch the changing weather with a weather station.

• $44 Newentor Wireless Indoor Outdoor Weather Station
• $44 La Crosse Technology C85845-1 Color Wireless Forecast Station
• $60 AcuRite 02081M Weather Station with Jumbo Display and Atomic Clock

3) Jigsaw puzzles
These fun puzzles are sure to capture your older adult’s attention and are great for individual and group enjoyment.

• $9 Follow Your Nose – 16 portraits of sweet dogs, 300 large pieces
• $11 Hero Worship by Charles Wysocki – celebrate early flight outside of a Liberty Airport hanger with a U.S. Mail truck and Mail Express motorcycle bringing letters and packages to be delivered by a U.S. Mail plane, 300 large pieces
• $11 Morning Magic by Darrell Bush – an picturesque morning at the edge of a dock overlooking the lake, 300 large pieces
• $11 Rocky Cliff Lighthouse – stone lighthouse perched on a rocky cliff against a beautiful sunset with a gradient of orange and pink, 300 large pieces
• $13 Road Trip USA – a U.S. map made up of state license plates, 300 large pieces
• $20 Apres All Day – a cozy snowy ski lodge scene, 500 large pieces
• $70 Gamenote Jigsaw Puzzle Board with Cover Mat – Portable Large Puzzle Table with Drawers – a great gift for a jigsaw puzzle lover

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6 everyday conveniences

1) Eyeglass chains
Reading glasses can be easy to misplace. These handy eyeglass chains and holder keep glasses close at hand.

• $10 MOSISO Eyeglasses Holder, PU Leather Stand Case with Magnetic Base
• $14 Croakies Premium Leather Cord Eyewear Retainer

2) Couch accessories
Keep necessities like a remote control, mobile or cordless phone, glasses, tissues, etc. within easy reach from his favorite seat.

• $20 Joywell Armchair Caddy Remote Control Holder
• $25 CouchCoaster: The Ultimate Drink Holder for Your Sofa
• $39 NEATOPA Couch Caddy Remote Control Holder with Detachable Tray

3) Simple TV Remote
With an easy-to-use remote control, there’s no need to fumble with small buttons or press the wrong one.

• $16 Universal Big Button TV Remote
• $40 Flipper Big Button TV Remote

4) Walker handle cushions
A walker handle cushion adds extra comfort. Plus, they’re washable, so they improve hygiene as well.

• $14 Vive Walker Grips – Padded Hand Covers
• $20 Crutcheze Walker Padded Hand Grip

5) Walker caddy
This is a convenient, hands-free way to carry essentials while using a walker or rollator. These caddies are lightweight, water-resistant, washable, and available in a variety of colors/patterns.

• $16 Underseat Organizer Bag for Rollator Walker
• $18 Vive Walker Caddy / Tote Bag
• $19 Double Sided Walker Pouch with 9 Pockets for Large Capacity

6) Rollator covers
These stretchy covers transform standard rollator walkers into personalized accessories. They come in a variety of colors and patterns and are washable, which makes it easier to keep things clean and sanitary.

• $13 Rollator Walker Seat and Backrest Rollbar Covers
• $14 North American Health + Wellness Rollator Cover Set, Black
• $15 Top Glides Universal Rollator Walker Seat and Backrest Covers (Blue)

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4 customized, useful keepsakes

1) Custom photo mugs
Design custom mugs with special photos to make staying hydrated more fun.

• From $7 choose from a variety of mug styles

2) Create a special photo book so your older adult can reminisce anytime

• From $7 – Walmart
• From $15 – Shutterfly

3) Create a custom photo calendar that shows smiling family faces

• From $13 – Walmart
• From $25 – Shutterfly

4) Create a fun custom photo puzzle
Use family photos or pictures of places with special meaning to create a fun puzzle your older adult can put together again and again.

• Walmart – from $12, from 252 pieces and up
• Shutterfly – from $33, variety of photo layouts
• Portrait Puzzles – from $35, comes in a variety of sizes & number of pieces

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3 everyday luxuries and lifestyle updates

We often forget how much joy everyday household items can bring. A few strategic updates (like new sheets or towels) can have a big positive impact on quality of life.

1) Luxurious bedding

• $47 Laura Ashley Home Flannel Collection Sheet Set, 100% Cotton, Blue Plaid, Queen
• $88 True Luxury 1000 Thread Count 100% Egyptian Cotton Sateen Bed Sheets, 4-Pc Set, Queen
• $70 California Design Den Luxury 600 Thread Count Sateen Cotton Sheet Set, Queen
• $42 JELLYMONI 100% Natural Cotton 3pcs Plaid Duvet Cover Set, Queen
• $49 Opcloud Duvet Cover Set, Green Pine Pattern, Full/Queen
• $59 Threshold Washed Waffle Weave Duvet Cover & Sham Set, Full/Queen
• $90 Hearth & Hand Textured Stripe Duvet & Sham Set

2) Bathroom essentials

• $7 iHave Automatic Toothpaste Dispenser Wall Mount
• $40 Welhome Franklin Premium 100% Cotton 6 Piece Towel Set
• $41 Amazon Automatic 12-oz Smart Soap Dispenser
• $56 Hotel Collection Finest Elegance 30″ x 56″ Bath Towel

3) Bidet

• $38 Luxe Bidet Neo 120 – With a bidet, your older adult won’t have to bend and twist to wipe after using the toilet. It’s hygienic and gentle on their delicate skin.
• $250 SmartBidet SB-1000 Electric Bidet Seat for Round Toilets – This bidet with heated seat, warm air dryer, and temperature controlled wash gives a truly luxurious toileting experience.

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6 helpful mobility aids

For older adults who use mobility aids, a snazzy new cane or walker is a wonderful and practical gift. We especially like the clever design of the Free2Go Rollator.

1) From $25 NOVA Designer Walking Cane with Offset Handle
This cane comes in a variety of great colors and patterns.

2) $63 Hugo Mobility Adjustable Quad Cane, Ebony
A black-colored quad cane that looks elegant and classic.

3) $70 Vive Carbon Fiber Quad Cane Ultra Lightweight Walking Stick
Get the extra stability of a quad cane without the weight.

4) $82 Drive Medical Four Wheel Rollator with Fold Up Removable Back Support
This rollator walker is easy to maneuver, lightweight, and has a handy seat and backrest for rest breaks

5) $230 Drive Medical Nitro Euro-Style 4-Wheel Rollator Walker With Seat
Review from a family caregiver: “This rollator is really nicely made. I’d compare its frame to a decent road bicycle frame in terms of stiffness, welds, finish, etc. It really looks sharp, too. A far cry from the bare aluminum ones that are wobbly and cheap looking, and also a step above the intermediate ones with painted frames but still are kind of spindly. Gary got a TON of compliments on it.”

6) $260 Free2Go Rollator
This innovative rollator restores independence and dignity by combining the benefits of a rollator and raised toilet seat. It allows someone with reduced mobility to safely and independently use any toilet with confidence.

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7 tech tools they’ll truly enjoy using

1) Digital photo frame
A digital photo frame is a wonderful way to view family photos. Some even allow family to add photos via email or through a mobile app.

• $40 Aluratek 8 Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with Auto Slideshow – supports USB flash drive and up to 32GB SD card (no WiFi)
• $73 10 inch Digital Picture Frame – 1920 x 1080 IPS screen, has music and video playback, supports USB flash drive and up to 128GB SD card, and comes with a clock, reminder calendar functions (no WiFi)
• $130 BSIMB WiFi Digital Picture Frame 10.1 Inch – 1280 x 800 IPS touch screen, 16 GB storage, send photos for instant display via app, email, social media
• $169 Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Picture Frame 10.1 Inch – 1920 x 1200 Full HD display, unlimited cloud storage holds 10,000+ photos, safely add photos through the secure mobile app
• $174 Nixplay WiFi Smart Digital Picture Frame 10.1 Inch – 1280 x 800 HD IPS display, create a secure photo-sharing network for your family to share photos and short videos from their smartphone or by email

Note: Check the product description to see if the digital photo frame requires a separate, low cost USB stick flash drive or SD memory card to store the photos.

2) Smart digital photo frame with video calling
Another great gift is the ViewClix Smart Frame. It’s a digital photo frame with video calling and an auto-answer mode.

When auto-answer is set up, the older adult doesn’t need to do anything to receive a video call. This is especially helpful for making video calls to someone with dementia or who isn’t able to physically answer a call.

There’s a 10.1-inch screen size ($199) or 15.6-inch screen size ($299).

3) From $45 Amazon Echo Show “Alexa” voice assistant with video calling
The Amazon Echo Show is an Alexa personal voice assistant with a video screen. It’s similar to the Echo or Echo Dot, with the addition of a video screen.

To make video calls without your older adult needing to take action to accept the call, use the Echo’s “drop in” feature.

There are several types of these devices at different price points based on screen size, camera quality, and release date:

• $80 Echo Show 5 (1st Gen, 2019 release) – 5.5 inch screen, 1 megapixel camera
• $55 Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) – 5.5 inch screen, 2 megapixel camera
• $100 Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) – 8 inch HD screen and stereo sound, 13 megapixel camera; many customer reviews say this is the best value of the Echo Show options
• $250 Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) – 10.1 inch HD screen that’s designed to move with you, 13 megapixel camera with auto-framing and motion keeps you front and center

4) $60 Amazon Echo (4th Gen) “Alexa” voice assistant with voice calling
This hands-free, voice-controlled device makes voice calls, plays music, gives weather reports, reads the news, answers questions, tells jokes, reads audiobooks, checks sports scores, and more. 

Set up the “drop in” feature to make voice calls to people who aren’t able to actively answer a call. Find out more about how Echo can help people with dementia.

5) $35 Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) “Alexa” voice assistant with voice calling
The Echo Dot is the smaller size, more affordable “little sibling” to the Amazon Echo.

It can do everything the Echo does, but has less powerful speakers and microphones.

Set up the “drop in” feature to make voice calls to people who aren’t able to actively answer a call. Find out more about how Echo can help people with dementia.

6) Lively Easy-To-Use Mobile Phones
These easy-to-use mobile phones are designed especially with seniors in mind.

The phones have large screens, big buttons, loud speakers and have additional health and safety features like app link for families, 5Star Urgent Response, Urgent Care doctors and nurses, live Personal Operators, and connection to Lyft.

• Lively Jitterbug Flip2, $30 (70% off regular price) + monthly phone service – flip-style phone with big, bright buttons, powerful speaker, simple menus, Amazon Alexa, and more.
• Lively Jitterbug Smart3, $75 (50% off regular price) + monthly phone service – the simple smartphone with large screen, voice typing, powerful speaker, simple menus, mobile internet, camera, and more.

7) GrandPad Simple and Safe Tablet, from $58/month
This simple, secure tablet is perfect for seniors who want to video call with family and friends, safely browse the internet, view photos, listen to music, and more.

Top features include:

• Accessible apps for calls, emails, photos, music, news, and games
• No spam, robocalls, scams, or other unwanted email messages
• Easy to use with simple navigation, colorful buttons, and large fonts
• Live support 24/7 to answer questions

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3 delivery and transportation services

1) Grocery delivery services
During the pandemic, many older adults have enjoyed the convenience of grocery delivery services. Gift cards for these services are thoughtful and practical presents.

Grocery delivery is available from a variety of stores, including:

• Walmart Grocery
• Instacart
• Peapod
• Shipt
• Safeway

2) Restaurant delivery
Many restaurants have also expanded their delivery services due to the pandemic.

Giving them a gift card to a local restaurant that offers home delivery means they can enjoy their favorite meals without needing to go out.

3) Transportation services
When your older adult needs to leave the house, private transportation is faster and safer than public transportation. Consider these giftcard options:

• GoGoGrandparent gift card – This is an on-demand ride service that’s perfect for seniors who don’t use smartphones. No mobile apps are needed and a live person is always available to help.
• Lyft or Uber gift card – On-demand rides are a convenient way for older adults to get where they need to go. Some senior organizations even offer concierge services that help seniors book rides.

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Recommended for you:

• The Big List of 50 Best Gifts for Seniors
• 32 Wonderful Gifts for Senior Women
• 46 Amazing Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

By DailyCaring Editorial Team
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