If you’re like me choosing gifts for parents or grandparents is no easy task.
But a sure-fire way to find something that they will actually like and not stack on top of other useless gifts in their basement or closet is consider items or services that serve a purpose.
To prepare this list I hand-picked items that serve some kind of function to help improve their daily lives.
Over time I will replace some of the items in this list as I see what you, my visitors, click on, so that way I provide you with the most sought-after gift ideas.
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10 Functional, Useful Gifts for Parents or Grandparents to Improve their Daily Lives
1. Emotional Support Animal
Approval American Service Pets (US only)
You can’t always be there for you them, but their cat or dog can. Sometimes their pet truly becomes their best friend.
But what happens when they cannot take their pet to the store, on a plane or to a restaurant?
Service pets are not the same as emotional support pets.
Find out how to help your parents or grandparents their get approved as an emotional support animal.
Help make their life easier by aiding in giving them the type of gifts for parents or grandparents that offers the daily support they need.
2. Personal Safety Alarm
Safe Alarm
Keep them safe with these gifts for parents and grandparents.
Loud enough to scare off danger.
Simple to use, portable, and easy to carry on key chain.
3. Insect Repellent Bracelet
Bye Insects Bracelet
How can they enjoy sitting outside on the porch, walking around the lake, or taking a stroll down the beach when all the mosquitoes buzz all around?
Smelly bug repellent spray only coats and smears all over their skin.
Why not provide them a comfortable and clean solution?
Consider gifts for parents or grandparents that will make their recreational lives more enjoyable.
4. Neck Massager
Neck Relax
One of the best gifts for parents of grandparents relaxes and soothes their muscles.
State-of-the-art neck massager with innovative infrared thermal technology.
Speed and intensity settings to customize the massage to suit their preferences in the moment.
Ergonomically designed for comfort wear.
5. Meal Delivery Service
Find the Best Complete Meal Delivery Service (US only)
Make it easy for them to stay fed and healthy with these gifts for parents or grandparents.
Delicious meals by top brands delivered right to their door.
Choose which service makes most sense.
Check out the side-by-side comparisons.
6. Mobile Disinfectant Gadget
Mobile Sterilizer
Disinfect their jewelry, mobile phones, or small household items with these gifts for parents or grandparents.
Sterilizes their phone while they charge it.
Kill pathogens on their daily used items- keep them safe.
7. Portable Cooling Unit
iCold
They just want relax, read, play cards, or sip some wine.
But they can’t relax because the spot where they want to sit is always hot- especially during summer or warm weather regions.
Easy to install with several ways to connect to power supplies.
Holds plenty of water in its tank and cools up to 8 hours.
8. Sterilizer Robot
Xterilizer Robot
This gift will do the disinfecting for your parents or grandparents using artificial intelligence to prioritize dirtiest spots.
Tested to work on multiple surfaces (wood, fabric, marble, more)
Light weight and easy to transport away from home or move to different part of the house.
Utilizes sensors to self-maneuver throughout room to find dirty spots to clean.
9. Portable Plug-in Air Purifier
Plug-in Air Purifier (US, Canada only)
Help make it easier for them to breathe clean air at home.
Easy to install, just plug into wall.
Silent, ionizes, kills indoor bacteria, mold, and allergens.
Economical, does NOT use filters, so no need to purchase expensive filters.
**Limited Offer**
10. Sunrise Alarm
Phillips Sunrise/Sunset Alarm Clock (on Amazon)
Help make getting up in the morning (or going to bed) more enjoyable.
Light therapy promotes healthy sound sleep thus energizing the body.
They relax as the light slowly dims or wake as it slowly intensifies.
Also serves as bedside reading lamp.
For the holidays, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or just as a surprise gifts, these gifts will make your parents’ or grandparents’ lives easier and more enjoyable.
They serve a function that they will find useful on a daily basis.
