Most elderly people don’t want more stuff. They mostly want practical presents that make their lives easier, safer, and healthier. These gifts were vetted with older folks who voted for the best and booted the rest. Discover the Best Gifts for Seniors, and if you’re shopping specifically for women, we’ve got lots of gift ideas they’re sure to love.
On last week’s show, we saw Aibo, the $2899.00 Sony robotic dog. This week, Ageless Innovation was at the ‘Well NOW’ event to show their Joy for All Companion Pets. The company says their fluffy pets were developed with extensive input from older adults and are designed to foster meaningful connections through play, joy, and happiness to help improve the quality of life among older adults.
Episode #1754: Pill Poppin Pod
This week Dick has three gadgets from Pepcom’s “Well NOW!” event, a media event all about gadgets for health & well-being!
Gifts for Grandpa can be hard to shop for. When he spends so much of his time giving to the grandkids and his big kids, it can be tricky figuring out what your Gramps will want for himself. But don’t worry — we’ve done all the research for you. From the creative to the functional, show your Pops how much you really love him with one of these gift ideas. We swear he’ll still be using them at the next family function.
Studies are mixed on whether automatons can cure loneliness, but some seniors like the cleanliness and convenience of robotic pets.
I plan to name my robot Jeanne Calment, after the French super-ager who lived to be 122. Jeanne will like to read British mysteries, go to the theater and eat cheesecake while standing in front of a refrigerator (the calories are less that way.) In other words, she will be Mini-Me…my new bff robot who will hang out with me and help keep me safe as I age.