Top 25 Senior Gift Ideas Under $25

Date published: 2024-12-12

Get 25 fantastic and affordable gift ideas

Finding a wonderful gift for your older adult that’s also affordable, useful, and enjoyable isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite 25 senior gift ideas under $25.

These suggestions vary from products for more independent older adults to gifts for seniors with dementia or greater care needs.

You’re sure to find something they’ll love and that will fit your budget!

We’ve got 5 categories full of wonderful holiday gifts under $25:

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• 4 entertaining gifts that inspire smiles
• 3 cozy gifts that give extra comfort
• 7 gifts that make it easier to accomplish everyday tasks
• 6 helpful gifts that improve mobility
• 5 gifts that make eating and drinking easier and more pleasant

4 entertaining gifts that inspire smiles

1. Custom photo book

Create a custom photo book so your older adult can enjoy reminiscing over special events or memories. For people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you could also create a custom story they’ll love to read by adding simple text to photos or images they enjoy or find meaningful.

• Walmart – from $11
• Shutterfly – from $25 (check for frequent discounts)

2. Favorite songs and albums

• Add to a music lover’s collection or bring old favorites back into your older adult’s life
• Get our top music picks for every age group from 65 to 90+

3. From $6 Beautiful coloring books

• These coloring books have beautiful, frame-worthy images and provide hours of relaxing fun

4. Jigsaw puzzles

• Puzzles are a fun activity and a great way to exercise the brain
• Get options for older adults of all activity levels, even for those with cognitive or vision challenges

3 cozy gifts that give extra comfort

1. From $20 House slippers for women and men

• These comfy slippers have safe non-skid soles and are adjustable, breathable, and comfortable for wearing around the house

2. $22 Wheelchair lap blanket

• This lightweight blanket keeps knees warm and conveniently attaches to a wheelchair so it won’t get caught in the wheels

3. $19 (plus 15% off coupon) Electric Heating Pad, Dry & Moist Heat & Auto Shut Off

• This flexible electric heating pad wraps around the neck, shoulders, and upper back to provide gentle heat to soothe aching muscles or joints
• Overheat protection and 2 hours auto shut-off for safety

7 gifts that make it easier to accomplish everyday tasks

1. $12 Dynatomy Easy Living Lamp Assist – set of 3 ergonomic lamp knobs

• Arthritis makes it difficult to use standard lamp switches
• This helpful adapter enlarges the switch and makes it easy to turn lights on and off

2. $8 Button hook and zipper pull

• This easy-grip tool makes it easy to button shirts and close zippers

3. $9 Able Life EZ Doorknob grips, Set of 2

• These door grips magically transform slippery, hard-to-turn knobs into something that can easily be gripped or even opened with a finger or elbow

4. $10 RMS Deluxe Sock Aid with Foam Handles

• Putting on socks can be tiring or difficult for older adults
• This simple aid helps seniors put on their socks without needing to bend over

5. $14 Ableware Hole-In-One Key Holder

• Thin, small, slippery keys become easy to grasp with this key holder
• The extra length also gives more leverage to make it easier to turn the key in the lock

6. $10 PowerGrip T9, Grabber Reacher Tool, 32″ with Magnet

• This handy tool eliminates the for bending or straining to pick up fallen or faraway objects

7. $18 Vive Foam Tubing (9 Pack) – Utensil Padding Grips

• This foam tubing makes almost any type of utensil or tool easier to grip
• Reviewers say it’s helped with eating utensils, toothbrushes, hair brushes, pens, pencils, tools, and more

6 helpful gifts that improve mobility

1. $10 Pro-Tec Athletics High Density Spiky Massage Ball

• This little ball gives a great massage, just roll it under aching feet or along tired muscles

2. $10 Seat Belt Grabber Handle 2 Pack

• When someone has arthritis or limited shoulder / torso mobility, it’s difficult to reach up and pull the seat belt down
• This reacher attaches to the seat belt and makes an extra long handle for easy pulling

3. $19 Walker caddy / tote bag

• A stylish and convenient way to carry essentials while using a walker, available in 3 colors

4. $22 (plus 15% off coupon) Medline Aluminum Quad Cane with Small Base

• This handy cane increases stability and reduces fall risk

5. $23 HealthSmart 360 Degree Swivel Seat Cushion

• This cushion has a base that swivels
• Simply sit and easily swivel the body and legs around – no more struggling to lift legs and turn at the same time
• Great for getting in and out of cars

6. $25 HandyBar Auto Standing Aid

• This simple tool helps seniors get in and out of the car with ease

5 gifts that make eating and drinking easier and more pleasant

1. $8 Jeweled Napkin Clip

• This attractive beaded cord with two large clips at each end transforms any napkin or towel into a handy bib to protect clothing during meals

2. $14 GripWare Scoop Dish Plate – Melamine

• This special dish has non-skid feet to grip the table and a low front and high back edge that helps scoop food onto the fork
• It’s great for single-handed eating and older adults with poor eyesight, limited coordination, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, or tremors

3. $9 Rehabilitation Advantage Rocker Knife with Rubber Handle

• This knife has easy grip handles and is bendable to the left or right
• The special edge gives extra stability while cutting, even meat
• It makes it easier to cut food and is great for one-handed cutting

4. $23 Good Grips Weighted Bendable Fork

• This fork has added weight in the built-up handle and the fork head is also bendable
• It gives more control so the fork can reach the mouth more easily
• It’s great for someone with limited hand mobility, arthritis, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, or tremors

5. $23 Providence Spillproof 9oz Adult Sippy Cup with 2 Handles – Independence Sip Cups for Adults for Limited Mobility – 3 Pack

• This easy grip drinking cup reduces spills and makes it easy for older adults to drink their favorite hot or cold beverages
• Each mug has double handles and comes with two lid styles
• It’s great for older adults with a weak grip, shaking hands, or who need to drink while in bed

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By DailyCaring Editorial Team
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About the Author

Connie Chow

Connie was a hands-on caregiver for her grandmother for 20 years. (Grandma made it to 101 years old!) She knows how challenging, overwhelming, and all-consuming caring for an older adult can be. She also knows how important support is — especially in the form of practical solutions, valuable resources, and self-care tips.