The 10 Most Useful Household Gifts for Seniors

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Useful and Convenient Devices to Ease the Daily Living of Seniors

Get your parents or grandparents a gift that will be truly useful to them. Get them something that will make the daily tasks of life a bit easier and safer. This list shows some great items that they will love.

 

1. Kettle Tipper

Kettle Tipper 

Jug Kettle Tipper

The kettle tipper, also known as a jug tipper or pot tipper, is the perfect solution to safely pouring from heavy containers. Seniors will find a kettle tipper convenient and helpful, and using a kettle tipper greatly reduces the risk of burns from spilled hot water.

The kettle tipper can be used with a kettle of hot water, a jug of cold milk or juice.

Kettle Tippers Up for Auction 

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2. Electric Jar Opener

Electric Jar Opener 

Black & Decker JW200 Electric Jar Opener Black

Amazon Price: (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

Opening a tight jar is often a difficult task for anyone, but with one of these electric jar openers you'll have no trouble at all. Just set your jar in and push a button - it's as easy as that.

More Electric Jar Openers 

Applica Black & Decker JW275 Lids Off Jar Opener

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

OneTouch Jar Opener

Amazon Price: $18.10 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

 

3. Jitterbug Cell Phone

The Jitterbug 

The Cell Phone Designed for Seniors

New cell phones are not easy for many seniors use. They have tons tiny buttons, and tiny print on a tiny screen, and they are not very easy to hear from.

The Jitterbug was designed to tackle all of these problems. It works like a traditional phone, with no complicated menus to scroll through. Also, there is an operator feature where you can have the operator dial for you - a saved number like "Call my daughter, Liz" or a new number you read them. This is convenient for people with low vision, or who may not be able to physically dial on their own.

Keep things simple with The Jitterbug.

A Jitterbug cell phone makes a great gift for family and friends on your list. Order today and get a FREE car charger.


Jitterbug Log Jitterbug Cell Phone Designed Specifically for Seniors

About the Jitterbug Phone 

Who Needs Jitterbug? Great Holiday Gift!

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4. Motion Activated Night Light

Motion Activated Night Light 

Cooper Lighting HS8 Motion Regent Night Light

Amazon Price: $21.90 (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

Late night trips to the bathroom can post a risk of falling while walking in the dark. A nightlight is the obvious solution, but do you really need the light on all night? A motion activated nightlight will turn on when you sit up, and stay on as you walk to the bathroom. Put another in the hall to light the way.

More Motion Activated Night Lights 

Globe Electric 88101 LED Motion Sensor Night Light

Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

GE 50723 LED Motion Sensing Night Light

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

Maxxima 3 LED Occupancy Sensor Light

Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

 

5. Roomba

The Roomba - Robotic Vacuum Cleaner 

iRobot Roomba 410 Intelligent Floorvac Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Red

Amazon Price: (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

There is nothing more satisfying for a senior than watching a robot vacuum the carpet for them! The Roomba will do just that.

Self guided to systematically clean every part of your floor, without hitting things, the Roomba is a great household helper.

Other Roomba Models 

iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

iRobot Roomba 400 Vacuum-Cleaning Robot, Orange

Amazon Price: (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

iRobot 330 Scooba Floor-Washing Robot

Amazon Price: $267.35 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

 

6. Simple Multi-Brand Remote

Simple Multi-Brand Remote 

2-DEVICE Universal Remote with Big Buttons

Amazon Price: $9.79 (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

Changing the channel and the volume are the two most commonly used functions on a remote control. Keep things simple with a remote that is not cluttered with a lot of buttons that will never be used.

Simple Multi-Brand Remote 

Tek Pal - Large Button TV Remote Control

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

 

7. SmartShopper Electronic Grocery List & Reminder

SmartShopper Electronic Grocery List & Reminder 

SmartShopper Grocery List Organizer with Embedded Thermal Printer (SS-101)

Amazon Price: $47.04 (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

Magnetically attached to the refrigerator, or mounted to the wall, this grocery list device is quite handy.

Whenever you come accross something you need to add to your grocery list (like when you are throwing away the empty cereal box), just push the record button and say what it is. When you are ready to go shopping, simply press print. The device will print a list of the items sorted by department in the grocery store.

This will help you remember everything, and save you time and effort at the store.

 

8. Lightweight Wall-Mounted Cordless Hand Mixer

Black & Decker GM200 Gizmo Mixer 

Black & Decker GM200 Gizmo Mixer, White

Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

A lightweight wall-mounted cordless hand mixer simplifies daily activities in a practical and convienent way.

With this mixer mounted on the wall in a self recharging unit, it is always ready and available - even for the simplest activities, and because it is so light weight, it is easy for anyone to use.

The Gizmo Mixer Up For Auction 

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9. Rolling Garden Seat

Rolling Garden Seat 

Rolling Garden/Work seat

Amazon Price: (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

Gardening is something that many seniors enjoy and it can be very calming and therapeutic, but over time some activities become more and more difficult. This rolling garden seat is great for outdoor activities.

Other Great Gardening Gifts 

Garden Rocker

Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

Ergonomic Garden Set

Amazon Price: $35.99 (as of 12/29/2009) Buy Now

 

10. Motion Activated Outdoor Lighting

Motion Activated Light 

Designers Edge L-2553BK 16-Inch Dual Eye Motion-Activated Outdoor One-Light Upward Wall Sconce, Black Metal with Beveled Glass

Amazon Price: $50.33 (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

The walk from the car to the house may be short, but it poses an falling risk which you can easy be lessened by adding motion detector lights. The light will automatically turn on as you pull up to the house. Also, motion detector lights greatly reduce the chances of a home invaders from choosing your house.

Decorative motion detecting lights are now available, as well as the traditional motion detecting flood lights.

 

Other Great Gift Ideas

Reachers 

Invacare Multi-Pik Reacher

Amazon Price: $25.92 (as of 12/29/2009)Buy Now

A reacher is always handy to have around the house.

When choosing a reacher, I would recommend avoiding the foldable ones, and the ones that you can lock closed. They simply do not last as long. I also prefer the ones with suction cups on the ends as they grab most items of various shapes.

The Wii 

The Wii is becoming more and more popular with seniors. Seniors are using it to keep fit - both physically and mentally.

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