Wondering what to gift your mom who’s always cold, your hard-to-shop-for dad, or your older grandparents this holiday season? Instead of worrying about overspending on something they don’t want or won’t use, give them something they’ll actually find useful.
It’s easy to overthink gifts for older parents ― some gadgets seem too complicated, new socks and perfume feel a bit cliché ― but it doesn’t have to be. Instead, your best bet is to give them gifts and experiences they wouldn’t normally get for themselves, or find items that will make their lives easier.
That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you by pulling together a list of useful gifts for older parents, from key finders and glasses holders to ancestry DNA kits.
Take a look at our 17 favorite gifts for grandparents and older parents below:
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