Father’s Day is a chance to show appreciation for the hard work, love, and care from the fathers in our lives. For senior dads, practical gifts that offer comfort and enhance safety can be especially meaningful. This year, go beyond typical presents and choose thoughtful items that promote well-being and create cherished memories.
The Gift of Independent Mobility
Effortless Standing: Getting up from a seated position can become more difficult with age. Whether it’s due to arthritis or an injury, a lift chair offers a gentle and secure lift to a standing motion, reducing strain on the knees and back. Many lift chairs like those in the Pride VivaLift! Ultra Collection have massage and heating features along with True-infinite positioning.
The Golden Technologies®️ Rhea features the 4-Zone Comfort Zone™ positioning system, which allows dad to position the footrest, backrest, headrest, and lumbar separately. Both the Rhea and the Cloud PR 510 offer built in infrared heat to increase your father’s comfort and self-care. All of these models include multiple storage compartments and charging ports for increased convenience.
Get Up and Get Out: As Dads age, they deserve to stay active and on-the-go for as long as possible! This Father’s Day, why not celebrate Dad’s adventurous spirit with some gifts that can help him keep exploring? Here are some thoughtful gift ideas that promote independence and well-being:
- Dads who need a bit of extra support getting around could benefit from a walker or rollator as a Father’s Day gift. These mobility aids offer additional support and stability, allowing them to stay active and explore their surroundings with more confidence.
- Mobility scooters offer a great way to get around! These versatile options come in 3-wheel and 4-wheel styles, providing stability and comfort for navigating both inside the house and outdoors. Many models disassemble quickly and easily, making them perfect for errands or adventures further afield. Many models disassemble quickly for easy transport, making adventures near and far a breeze.
- Power wheelchairs offer a powerful way for dad to navigate his world! Choose from lightweight models that fold or disassemble for effortless portability or heavy-duty options that tackle uneven surfaces. Power wheelchairs provide exceptional stability and access to a wider range of terrain.
The Gift of Self-Care and Relaxation
A Good Night’s Sleep: Many Dads struggle with sleep thanks to aches and pains. An adjustable bed can be a game-changer! These innovative beds allow Dad to elevate his head and feet to a comfortable position and some models even offer adjustable height, or a rotating mattress making it easier to get in and out of bed. Better sleep translates to a happier, healthier Dad!
Massage Those Tired Muscles: Some dads might enjoy a trip to the spa for a massage, but there are others who couldn’t imagine a stranger touching them. For the former, treat dad with a gift card, and for the later, give them the gift of comfort on their terms. A massage gun is a great option for targeting specific trouble areas. Guns come with interchangeable tips and variable speeds to match what they need. If dad is needing a more widespread massage, you will want to look at portable chair massagers that target the entire back. With heat and different settings, these are a great option to ease back pain.
Monthly Fun by Mail: We live in a world of convenience where virtually everything you could ever want can be delivered to your doorstep. Subscription boxes were traditionally skewed toward women’s interests but the market for men is growing rapidly. Whether your dad likes candy, gadgets, beer, meat, coffee, clothes, self-care, or even plants, there is a subscription for it! With a subscription, dad has a surprise to look forward to each month.
Home Upgrades For Safety
Bathroom Safety: The bathroom can be a tricky and dangerous space for seniors. Here are just a few of the statistics to help you understand how important it is to consider the gift of safety.
- Nearly 550,000 individuals 65 + each year need medical attention due to injuries sustained during bathroom falls.
- Around 80% of all bathroom accidents involve falls, with the majority occurring near or in the shower/tub area or near toilets.
- Almost one-third (30 percent) of adults 65+ who were injured in bathrooms sustained fractures.
- Among adults 85+, 38 percent were hospitalized due to their injuries.
The good news is that gifting basic bathroom supplies can substantially reduce the risk of a fall. Grab bars installed near the toilet, near and in the shower provide a reliable handhold for improved stability and peace of mind. Grab bars come in a variety of styles and finishes to match your bathroom decor, ensuring they blend in seamlessly. Other options include non-slip bath mats, shower treads, raised toilet seats, bedside commodes, shower chairs, and tub transfer benches.
Experiences that Create Lasting Memories
A Delicious Meal at Their Favorite Restaurant: Sometimes, the most cherished gifts are experiences shared together. Treat your loved one to a meal at their favorite restaurant. Sometimes the best gift is quality time to catch up, reminisce, and create new happy memories.
Restore and Digitize Old Photos: With the help of online services or local photo shops, you can restore and digitize old family photos. This thoughtful gift preserves cherished memories and allows them to be easily shared with future generations.
A Personalized Photo Album or Keepsake Box: Fill a photo album or keepsake box with pictures, handwritten notes, and mementos that capture special moments throughout your lives. This personalized gift is sure to be a treasured reminder of your love and appreciation.
Additional Ideas to Pamper Your Loved One On Their Special Day
Challenge Cognition: There is a wide variety of gifts and activities for adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Simplified, all-in-one speakers for music, easy to read clock/calendar and fine motor activities can all be found online.
A Gift Basket: Put together a basket filled with their favorite treats like gourmet coffees, teas, healthy snacks, or their favorite candies.
A Subscription to a Streaming Service: Does your senior enjoy watching movies or shows? Gift them a subscription to a streaming service that offers programs they’ll enjoy.
A Housecleaning Service: Take a chore off their plate and make life easier by gifting dad a professional house cleaning service.
No matter what gift you choose, the most important thing is to show your senior father how much you care. When you take the time to give a present that promotes his well-being, creates lasting memories, or simply makes his life a little easier, you’re giving him a gift he’ll truly appreciate.
