Do you have that “hard to shop for” person in your family? Choosing the perfect gift can be difficult and almost impossible. But what if that person had Alzheimer’s or another dementia?
The following are gift ideas generated from our most recent conversation with Jackie Kuhn, Community Dementia Educator for someone who has Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Check out the video below to hear Jackie’s ideas or keep reading to learn about the best Christmas gifts for anyone who has Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR ELDERS WITH DEMENTIA
PUZZLES
FIDGET TOYS AND MATS
Help alleviate restlessness with these fidget toys and mats. Either option will help elders who need something to keep their hands occupied. Chose from this Twiddle Muff or a variety of sensory mats that meet the needs of the person with dementia.
EASY TO USE TELEPHONES
An easy-to-use picture phone with photo buttons can be a really good idea for anyone with dementia or Alzheimer’s. It’s one of those useful tools that can be appreciated every day. There are other good options to choose from – just click here.
LARGE REMINDER DAY CLOCK
This large clock with date, day and time can be an excellent gift for someone with dementia and/or vision or hearing issues. There are many options to choose from – just click here.
DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME
There are many different types of digital photo frames available – click here to view them all, but without a doubt, we loved this particular product because of its ease of use and the fact that families can send pictures directly to the frame from anywhere!
PHOTO ALBUM
Don’t want something so high-tech? Maybe you want your loved one to look at pictures from the past? A good old-fashioned photo album is a great way to accomplish this and give something meaningful to your loved one.
ONE BUTTON RADIO
These one-button radios make it super simple for your loved one to listen to music. With just the touch of a button, the radio turns on and off. The perfect gift for the person with physical or mental limitations.
POP ITS
These fun little bubble pop products can be addicting! Keeps hands busy and relieves stress too!
HEADPHONES
The options for headphones are pretty exhaustive – just click here to see them all.
WEIGHTED BLANKET
Without a doubt, there are many different options to choose from. However, all these blankets have one thing in common, they help with reducing anxiety. Find the right one for your loved one here.
LIFELIKE BABY DOLLS
Similar to robotic or stuffed animals, some elderly individuals with dementia become enamored with a baby doll. These are very lifelike and can provide great comfort to some. Look through the many varieties to choose from here.
BIG LETTER WORD SEARCH GAME BOOKS
Easy to read, hours of fun. Find all your choices here.
ENGAGING PUZZLES AND CARDS GAMES
These easy-to-use puzzles and card games can be a great activity for many seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. There are many different ones to choose from.
COLORING BOOKS
Many options to choose from even with naughty words – just click here to see them all.
ECHO SHOW
Amazon’s Echo Show product is a very versatile tech product that can be used for video chats, games, listening to music and podcasts, watching movies and much, much more.
ROBOTIC PETS
Many seniors with dementia love to hold on to and/or pet an animal so a stuffed animal or a robotic one like this one shown here can be a great source of comfort for them. These can make for perfect holiday gifts for someone in the late stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s – see them all here.
We hope these gift ideas make your gift-giving a bit easier this holiday season.
OTHER RELATED CONTENT
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP IN THE VILLAGES
WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK MEMORY CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE
And just like you, I’ve been a caregiver.
I share my knowledge and tips to help seniors and families as they navigate the complicated process of senior living options.
- WHY AGING PARENTS MINIMIZE OR LIE ABOUT HOW THEY ARE REALLY DOING - February 21, 2026
- PARKINSON’S DESEASE & THE GUT:WHAT DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ & THE SCIENCE AGREE ON - February 14, 2026
- IS ALZHEIMER’S REVERSIBLE?WHAT A NEW MOUSE STUDY REALLY MEANS FOR FAMILIES - February 7, 2026
MAUREEN CAMPAIOLA
I’m the VP for Operations for Your Key To Senior Living Options, and an entrepreneur, frustrated TikToker, skincare and makeup lover, and coffee fanatic. I live in a multi-generational household with my grown daughter Carrie, son-in-law Paul and grandkids Lucas, Madelyn, and Aubrey. And just like you, I’ve been a caregiver. I share my knowledge and tips to help seniors and families as they navigate the complicated process of senior living options.