Thinking of the best Father’s Day gift ideas for your elderly dads? Check out these tips we have for you.

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Are you still looking for gifts to give to your dad?

Perhaps your father is difficult to buy presents for. Especially now that they are seniors and their activities may perhaps be limited. 

Still, don’t worry. Here are some great Father’s Day gift ideas to give your elderly fathers.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Clothing choices

Perhaps one of the easiest things to consider for your father would be clothing. What do they like to wear? Perhaps you can choose ergonomic footwear or comfortable clothing for them. You may also consider hats to protect them from the heat, or even something dressy to encourage them to go out or have more physical activities.

Gift of helping

Another thing that they would really appreciate is the way you extend your hand to help them out. It may seem like a small thing for you, but this is something that is sure to make Father’s Day much special for them.

Arrange for a house cleaning service, a renovation to make their home more safe for them, or simply offer to do their groceries for them. Helping them out in small things can go a long way. You can also offer to bring them to an adult daycare facility like Blessed Home so that they can spend time socializing and having activities with others.

Hobbyist items

Do they have things they like to do? Perhaps they like gardening? Or tinkering with their tools? If they don’t have a hobby, perhaps you can make them start one. This is a great way to bond with them as well as you get to know more about your father and learn something new together.

Reading materials

If your elderly dad is into books, find them something that he likes. Or you can also sign them up for a subscription service for their favorite magazine.

Entertainment-related gifts

You can try signing up your dad to a Netflix subscription. Or get them started on a tv show or–who knows–even a video game. These things can be a great way for them to pass the time. It’s even going to be better if you encourage the rest of your families to spend time with your dad during this time.

Gadgets and accessibility gifts

Get them something that is sure to make their lives easier. They will definitely appreciate it. Whether it’s a magnifier, a bigger alarm clock, a phone with all the apps to help him out–this is something that is sure to be useful and appreciated.

Edible items

Send them a gift basket with all the healthy, yummy stuff you want them to eat. This is great as well if your elderly dad doesn’t live nearby. You can also cook for them and bring them their favorite food. More than these edible gifts, it’s really the company of family that they would really love.

It’s the thought that counts

Whatever you choose to give them this Father’s Day, your senior dad will feel happy, special and cared for because you took the time to pick out their gifts. Best of all, remember that presence count more than presents.