Holiday gifts for seniors, picked with love
Every year people ask me: “What do I get Mom? She says she doesn’t need anything.” Here’s my answer: things that keep them warm, safe, connected and remembered.
Adult bibs that keep the good shirts good
Mealtime should feel dignified, not stressful. Our adult bibs protect clothes from spills, crumbs and even hot ashes, and our customers come back for them again and again.
★★★★★
“I’m a pipe smoker and I bought at least 25 different bibs from different companies to find the best…”
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“Your bib with the crumb catcher protects my nice shirts when I’m smoking my pipes. Since using your bibs I haven’t burned any of my shirts.”
Comfort, safety & everyday helpers
Bibs, heated wraps, reading glasses, a calendar clock, and a few little things that make a big difference.
- Customer favorite
Mealtime Bibs with Crumb Catcher (3-Pack)Waterproof and adjustable, with a pocket that catches crumbs before they hit your lap.$63.99View & buy - Winter must-have
Heated Neck & Shoulder WrapGentle warmth and massage for stiff necks and cold winter evenings.$76.99View & buy - Comfort
Heated Hand MassagerWarm, gentle compression for tired, achy hands at the end of the day.$103.99View & buy - Warm & cozy
Self-Heating Knee SupportsSoft, warming support for creaky knees on cold mornings.From $51.99View & buy - See clearly
Bifocal Reading GlassesNear and far in one pair, with lenses that darken outside.$26.99View & buy - For her
Cat-Eye Reading GlassesA little style for reading the paper and the recipe card.From $21.99View & buy - Stay on track
Large Day & Date Calendar ClockBig, clear day, date and time, with up to 12 reminder alarms.$87.99View & buy - Game night
Hands-Free Playing Card HolderKeeps card night going when fingers get tired.$24.99View & buy - Travel & naps
Memory Foam Neck PillowComfortable support for naps in the recliner, car trips and flights.From $49.99View & buy - Memory lane style
Retro Cat-Eye ReadersFull-frame reading glasses with a vintage look, from +1.0 to +3.5.From $9.99View & buy - For him
Titanium Reading Glasses for MenLightweight and sturdy everyday readers.From $8.99View & buy
Courtney’s planners and books
Printed and shipped by Amazon, a store you already trust. A planner says, “I care about your wishes and your story.”
The Living Legacy Planner
The Living Legacy Planner, Military Edition
The Daily Bloom
Relics of the CenturyInstant-download e-planners & journals
Fillable PDFs you can type into or print. Buy at the SALT store and download right away. New e-planners, e-greeting cards and e-wishes are coming soon.
- Instant download
Medication & Health TrackerFillable PDF: every medicine, dose and doctor in one place.$12.99View & buy - Instant download
Medical Appointment PlannerFillable PDF: questions to ask, answers you got, what’s next.$9.99View & buy - For caregivers
Caregiver Hand-Off OrganizerFillable PDF for when another family member takes a shift.$19.99View & buy - For caregivers
Daily Care LogFillable PDF: meals, moods, meds and notes, day by day.$7.99View & buy - Journal
Grief & Gentle Healing JournalA kind, guided place to write through a loss.$10.23View & buy - Best value
Everyday Care & Clarity PlannerA simple fillable planner for seniors and caregivers.From $5.87View & buy
The best gifts aren’t always in a box
- Give your time. Put a monthly lunch date on the calendar and wrap the calendar.
- Fix something. Change the furnace filter, test the smoke detectors, hang the holiday lights.
- Sit down with the photo albums and write names and dates on the back.
- Take a walk down Memory Lane together. The old newspapers and radio shows are a great way to get the stories flowing.
Questions people ask me
What do you buy a senior who says they don’t need anything?
Think comfort, safety and connection: an adult bib with a crumb catcher, a heated neck wrap or hand massager, a large calendar clock, reading glasses, or a planner that helps them get their wishes and memories written down. And time together is the best gift of all.
Where do these gifts ship from?
Comfort and everyday items come from our own SALT Online Store. Courtney’s printed planners and books are sold on Amazon, so you get Amazon’s shipping and returns.
Do you have gifts I can send instantly?
Yes. Our fillable PDF planners and journals are instant downloads from the SALT Online Store, and more e-planners and e-cards are on the way.
Shopping for someone who needs more than a gift?
If you’re worried about a parent this holiday season, call me. We’ll talk about what you’re seeing and what might help.
