There's a pervasive cliche that seniors aren't comfortable with technology, but as these gifts for the grandparent show, the modern day member of The Greatest Generation isn't as techno-phobic as one might imagine. With digital technology becoming an ever more crucial aspect of day-to-day life for nearly everyone, companies have found inventive ways to keep seniors in the loop.
To be sure, the average grandparent is far less adept at using technology than the average teen. Many companies are thus looking for ways to bridge the gap and get grandparents involved however they can. For example, NanaGram lets users share their digital photos with their grandparents; the subscription service allows the younger generations to text their images to a central service which then prints out physical copies and mails them to grandparents every month.
25 Gifts for the Grandparent
From Elderly Photo-Sharing Services to Intuitive Touchscreen Speakers:
Joey Haar — Dec 22, 2017 — Life-Stages

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Mobility-Enhancing Scooters
The PriestmanGoode Scooter Reduces Mobility Issues in the Elderly

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Disability-Friendly Kitchen Tools
The Flow Garlic Press Works Well for Those with Limitations

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Physical Keepsake Message Printers
The 'MEMOBIRD' Prints Messages from Anywhere in the World
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Strength-Enhancing Gloves
The Nuada Glove Improves Gripping, Pushing and Lifting When Worn
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Comfortable Weight-Distributing Bikes
The Cruzbike T50 Aims to Offer "Pain-free Cycling"
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Attachable Medication Trackers
The MedPeanut Is Part of the SensePeanut Line at CES 2017
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Ultra-Glamorous Retirement Homes
The Auriens Home is Designed Exclusively for Nonagenarians
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Tipping Water Boiling Kettles
The 'TILT' Kettle Prepares Water and Pours it Conveniently
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Voice-Controlled Senior Wearables
'Wellnest' is a Health Device for the Elderly with Amazon Alexa
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Cellphone-Free Family Camps
Great Camp Sagamore's 'Grand Camps' Program Encourages Family Bonding
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Familial Mexican Adventures
Journey Mexico's Riviera Maya Family Adventure is a Week of Fun
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Tuscan Family Adventures
Smithsonian Journeys' 'Treasures of Tuscany' Trip is for Families
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Protective Anti-Burn Irons
The 'Protector Iron' Prevents Burns from Ever Occurring
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Shock-Absorbing Antibacterial Socks
The 'Neverquit' Next-Generation Everyday Socks Keep Feet Comfy
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Senior Health Trackers
The 'EMtracker' Tracker for Seniors Monitors Stress and More
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Boomer-Friendly Fitness Programs
'Omni Fitt' is a Personal Training Program for Seniors
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Grandparent-Friendly Photo Platforms
NanaGram Turns Smartphone Pics into Prints for Grandparents
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Elderly Photo-Sharing Services
'The Silver Post' Helps Share Photos with Elderly Loved Ones
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Pastime Suggestion Robots
The 'ElliQ' Robotic Companion Helps Seniors Stay Mentally Active
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Home-Integrated Senior Monitors
'Trusense' Helps the Elderly Maintain Independence
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Child-Centered Cruise Programs
PG Cruises' Family Promotion Offers Fun for All Ages
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Audio Clarity-Enhancing Devices
The Sennheiser Flex 5000 Digital Wireless Headphone Enhances Audio
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Intuitive Touchscreen Speakers
The Amazon Echo Show is a Smart Speaker With Video Calling Features
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Inter-Generational Travel Contests
Road Scholar Wants Grandparents to Travel with Their Grand Kids
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Inter-Generational Travel Packages
GrandTravel Offers Trips for Grandparents and Their Grandkids
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Custom Wrapping Paper Prints
UScellular Launched the Group Chat Wrap
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
AI Video Generators
Dream Machine AI Turns Your Photos Into High-Quality Videos Instantly
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Connected Communicative Tea Sets
The Conceptual 'gpTea' Set by Kevin Tang Connects Loved Ones
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Longevity-Focused Wellness Apps
Zest is Focused on Extending Healthy Lifespan Through Technology
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Off-Grid Multimedia Communication Devices
The Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is Advanced
Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
Advanced Lifestyle-Focused Flip Phones
The TCL Flip 3 is Retro Yet Modernly Equipped
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Brings a Touch of Nostalgic with the Coveted iMirror
Family Coaching Services
Panasonic and Anthropic Introduce a New Family Wellness App Called Umi
AI Past Life Storytellers
Past Life AI Offers a Glimpse Into the Past Using Images and Questions
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
AI Alzheimer's Avatars
Lenovo & Innovations in In Dementia Launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames
The Reflection Frame from Creative Design Worx is Customizable
Senior-Focused Live Programming
ONSCREEN Introduces a New Pioneering Initiative — ONSCREEN Live
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
Nonprofit-Backed Senior Social Apps
'Senior Planet Community' is Supported by the AARP for Seniors
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Redesigned Father's Day Cards
CALM & The Or's Father’s Day Redesign Challenges Outdated Messaging
Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems
The 'Sonic Heirloom' Offers Digital and Analog Benefits
Caregiver-Supporting Mobile Solutions
Uber Health Has Introduced Uber Caregiver
Tech-Based Senior Programs
The National Council on Aging Taps AT&T to Help Seniors with Tech
AI Baby Generators
This Tool Gives People a Glimpse at Their Potential Future Child
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Miniature Tile Bluetooth Trackers
Life360 Introduces the Comprehensive Dynamic Tile Bluetooth
AI Cartoon Generators
This Tool Lets You Turn Your Photos into Cartoon Selfie with AI
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
AI-Powered Lullaby Apps
The 'Baby Bond' App Uses AI to Read Lullabies to Kids as Family Members
Fraud-Fighting Elderly AIs
O2 Developed an "AI Granny" to Waste Scammers' Time
Empowering AI Voice Tools
Lenovo's AI Lullaby Helps People with ALS Communicate Effectively
Phygital Greeting Cards
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Combines Physical and Digital Gifting
AI-Powered Virtual Memorials
Mimorial Helps Users Create Customized Digital Tributes to Loved Ones
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Family Caregivers Support Apps
Amintro's New App Supports Family Caregivers Across Canada
GenAI TV Wallpapers
Samsung's Generative Wallpaper Uses AI to Create Custom 4K Images
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
Digital Memory Keepers
BlissBox Collects and Preserves Messages, Photos, and Memories Digitally
AI-Enhanced Gratitude Generators
TÖST Maker Uses Artificial Intelligence to Craft Special Toasts
Modern Baby Monitors
Arenti's Ainanny Baby Monitor is Safety-Focused and Convenient
Senior-Monitoring Smart Plugs
Threshold Care Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plugs are Noninvasive
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
Grief-Focused Voicemail Solutions
Missed Calls Lets People Save Irreplaceable Voicemails Forever
Digital Sticky Note Tools
QR-NOTE Introduces a Modern Twist to the Traditional Sticky Note
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Elder-Focused Virtual Companions
GrandPad Released the 'Grandie' Assistant for Older Consumers
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Valentine's-Ready Personalized Gifts
Wolt Launches New Personalized Gifts for its Shoppers
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Digital Legacy Storybooks
Autobiographer Preserves Family History with a Personalized Touch
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
Thoughtful Conversation Cards
Lumitory's Conversation Cards Offer Thought-Provoking Prompts
Tech-Advanced Family Memories Projects
HeirStory Relies on AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse
Senior Technology Tutors
Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning Helps Seniors Improve Digital Literacy
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Custom Photo Puzzles
Make Your Puzzles Enhances Customer Experience of Its Services
Senior Rental Services
Rent Elderly People Connects You with Seniors to Unlock Age-Based Perks
Parent-Child Connection Platforms
ParentSider Helps Parents Get More Quality Time with Their Kids
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
Photo Animation Tools
Animate Old Photos Turns Still Memories into Dynamic, Vivid Animations
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Senior Living Tech Accelerators
Rose Villa Senior Living & The Malden Collective Launch LiveWell™
Kids Safety Gadgets
Pinwheel's Plus 3 and Slim 5 Keeps Parents and Kids Connected Through a Device
Digital Audio Guestbooks
voxu Captures Guest Voice Messages Before, During & After Special Events
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Digital Gifting Platforms
On Me Makes the Traditional Gift Card Experience Modern & Personal
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks
The Trozk RetroTalk Has a 72Wh Capacity and Three Charging Ports
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
Personalized Comic Book Creation
DreamCanvas Creates Comic Adventures Starring Your Loved Ones
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Accessibility-Centered Ads
Apple's Holiday Ad Highlights Accessibility with AirPods Pro 2
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Keepsake Family Legacy Books
Kindred Tales Turn Family Memories into a Book to Cherish Forever
Personalized AI Storytelling Apps
Story Creator AI Takes Aspects From a Child's Personality
Smartphone-Shot Festive Short Films
Apple Presents the I Made a Mixtape for You Short Film
Personalized Toddler Tales
The Spark Book Creates Custom Stories with Your Toddler as the Hero
All-Ages Portable Rockers
Ready Rocker Helps Everyone Benefit from a Soothing Motion Anywhere
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Memory Album Tools
MemorySlides Makes It Simple and Fun to Create Personalized Albums
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Caricature Creation Tools
Photo to Caricature Pictures Turns Your Photos into Fun Caricatures
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Personal Storytelling Tools
Thyme & Tell Creates Personalized Stories to Capture Real-Life Moments
Voice-Based Family Storytelling
Lineage Captures Family Stories with Weekly Voice Recordings
Sentimental AI Speech Writers
Toast Tracker Sends Well Wishes to Loved Ones
Personalized AI Gift Recommender
Gift Recommender Simplifies Gift-Giving by Analyzing Details
Posthumous File Sharing
Bequeath Let's Users Store and Share Digital Files After Their Passing
Smart Meeting Platforms
That's What You Said! Highlights the Gaps in Modern Meeting Platforms
Daily Time-Stamped Journals
Daygram Offers Modern Journaling, Capturing Thoughts and Feelings
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Digital Gratitude Trackers
Grateful Jar Captures Moments of Gratitude with One Simple Tap
Digital Audio Guestbooks
Voxu.fm Lets Guests Record Audio Messages and Selfies at Weddings
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Custom Rap Songs
PapaRap Crafts Personalized Rap Songs for a Unique Father's Day Gift