Best Home Healthcare Gift Ideas for Christmas and the Holiday Season

Thursday, November 14th, 2019, 11:27 pm , Posted by MED +

The holidays are right around the corner. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t wait too long! It can be challenging to know what to buy for the elders in your life. It seems like they already have everything they need. Often, a useful and more practical gift is best. Something they can use daily to make their life just a little bit easier. Home healthcare related gifts are welcomed and very useful.

10 Home Healthcare Gift Ideas For Christmas

If you are looking for some gift ideas for an older adult in your life (a parent, grandparent, family member) check out this list of 10 great home healthcare related gift ideas:

Wheelchair lap blanket: This is a great idea for anyone in your family who uses or is restricted to a wheelchair. This cozy blanket can help them keep warm indoors and outdoors. They come in a number of style and colour options.

A Scooter: Give the gift of safer and improved mobility this year by purchasing a scooter for your loved one. Anyone who has mobility issues, cannot walk long distances, is dealing with an injury or would like an alternative to a wheelchair or rollator would welcome a new scooter. Choose from a variety of makes, models, features, and price points.

Motion activated LED lights: Proper lighting is very important to reduce slip and falls and keep things safer at home. You can stick these lights anywhere in your loved ones home to eliminate dark corners, closets and other areas. Put them where there is a lack other lighting sources.

Non slip mats: Mats are a major cause of falls in the home, especially for older adults. They can get jumbled up easily. Give the gift of safety with non-slip mats. You can get them for the shower, bathroom, kitchen, entry ways, ramps, and anywhere else inside or outside of the home.

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A new cane: Is it time for a new cane? Does your loved one have a cane that is older or no longer does the job? Do they need an extra cane for travelling outside of the house? There is no shortage of cane design options to choose from. Just make sure you choose a cane that has the right amount of support.

Glide skis for walkers: If you have a loved one who uses a walker, you know they can be challenging to use on occasion. Glide skis can improve the functionality of walkers and help your loved one glide it across many different surfaces. This reduces the need to lift it up to take a step.

A therapeutic mattress: There is nothing better than a comfortable night’s sleep. This can get more challenging as we age and develop health and mobility issues. A therapeutic mattress is the gift that keeps on giving. Your loved one can sleep peacefully at night and get the rest they very much need. Choose from a variety of styles and types – foam, non-powered, powered.

Rollator/Wheelchair cup holder: Make it easier for your loved ones to stay hydrated. It’s no easy task moving around in a rollator or wheelchair with a drink. A cup holder solves this problem. It allows them to keep a cup/bottle close at all times and it can help reduce spilling.

A lift chair: Getting in and out of a recliner can be challenging for seniors. Give them the boost they need with a lift chair. They are the perfect alternative for traditional recliners, and just as comfortable.

A helping hand: Perhaps one of the best gifts you can give this holiday season is a helping hand. Commit to spending some more time with your loved ones. Help them around the house, keep them company, and take them out to run errands. They’ll appreciate the extra attention.

As you can see with this list, there is no shortage of great home healthcare gift ideas at all price ranges. From stocking stuffers to truly life altering home care equipment, you can make a different in your loved ones life this holiday season.

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