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
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Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
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Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
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Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
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Gen Z IRL Campaigns
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Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
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Connected Communicative Tea Sets
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Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Longevity-Focused Wellness Apps
Zest is Focused on Extending Healthy Lifespan Through Technology
AI-Generated Festive Greetings
CloneMe.io Sends Messages from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves
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
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
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
Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems
The 'Sonic Heirloom' Offers Digital and Analog Benefits
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
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
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
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
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
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Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
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
Redesigned Father's Day Cards
CALM & The Or's Father’s Day Redesign Challenges Outdated Messaging
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Caregiver-Supporting Mobile Solutions
Uber Health Has Introduced Uber Caregiver
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Tech-Based Senior Programs
The National Council on Aging Taps AT&T to Help Seniors with Tech
AI Baby Generators
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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
AI-Powered Lullaby Apps
The 'Baby Bond' App Uses AI to Read Lullabies to Kids as Family Members
Empowering AI Voice Tools
Lenovo's AI Lullaby Helps People with ALS Communicate Effectively
Fraud-Fighting Elderly AIs
O2 Developed an "AI Granny" to Waste Scammers' Time
Phygital Greeting Cards
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Combines Physical and Digital Gifting
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
AI Dementia Care
Sensay Uses AI to Replicate a Person's Likeness and Preserve Memories
AI-Enhanced Gratitude Generators
TÖST Maker Uses Artificial Intelligence to Craft Special Toasts
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
Grief-Focused Voicemail Solutions
Missed Calls Lets People Save Irreplaceable Voicemails Forever
Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
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
Elder-Focused Virtual Companions
GrandPad Released the 'Grandie' Assistant for Older Consumers
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
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
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
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
Thoughtful Conversation Cards
Lumitory's Conversation Cards Offer Thought-Provoking Prompts
Accessibility-Centered Ads
Apple's Holiday Ad Highlights Accessibility with AirPods Pro 2
Tech-Advanced Family Memories Projects
HeirStory Relies on AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
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
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Parent-Child Connection Platforms
ParentSider Helps Parents Get More Quality Time with Their Kids
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
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
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
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
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
Digital Gifting Platforms
On Me Makes the Traditional Gift Card Experience Modern & Personal
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
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
AI Gift Note Writers
This Tool Heps Users Craft a Well-Written Message for a Gift
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
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
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
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
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Posthumous File Sharing
Bequeath Let's Users Store and Share Digital Files After Their Passing
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
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Daily Time-Stamped Journals
Daygram Offers Modern Journaling, Capturing Thoughts and Feelings
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
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
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
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal