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:
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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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Smart Walking Canes
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Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
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Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
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Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
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Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
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Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
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Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
TV Screen T-Shirts
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Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
AI Video Generators
Canva Turns Text Prompts into AI Talking Heads
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
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
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Efficient One-Click Scanning Solutions
Vivid-Pix's Memory Station™ Addresses Various Needs
Digital Meditation Service Devices
The Conceptual Headspace Companion by Pascal Grangier is Cute
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
AI-Generated Fatherhood Campaigns
The Glenlivet's Father's Day Campaign Features an AI Script
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Wild Granny Campaigns
Liquid Death's 'Your Grandma’s Energy Drink' Stars Daring Old Women
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
AI-Powered Gift Recommendations
Giftwrap.ai's ChatGPT Plugin Uses AI to Share Personalized Ideas
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Connected Productivity Assistant Timers
The 'Focush' Productivity Timer Keeps Users Focused
Nonprofit-Backed Senior Social Apps
'Senior Planet Community' is Supported by the AARP for Seniors
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
AI-Powered Biographers
bAIgrapher Helps People with Alzheimer's Write Their Life Stories
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Image-Enhancing AI Apps
MyHeritage Introduces the Reimagine App for AI-Powered Image Editing
Traveling Family-Focused Campaigns
NGS and Vivid-Pix are Celebrating Family History Month
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Thoughtful Conversation Cards
Lumitory's Conversation Cards Offer Thought-Provoking Prompts
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
AI Dementia Care
Sensay Uses AI to Replicate a Person's Likeness and Preserve Memories
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Senior-Friendly Shopping Days
Walgreens Seniors Day Supports Safe & Supportive Shopping
AI-Powered Parenting Chatbots
ParentGPT Provides Answers to Parenting Questions
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Outerwear Re-Commerce Platforms
Canada Goose Launches a Re-Commerce Platform in the US
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
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
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Independent Living Platforms
DUOS Introduces an AI-Powered Independent Living Platform for Seniors
AI Gift Note Writers
This Tool Heps Users Craft a Well-Written Message for a Gift
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Boomer-Friendly Travel Services
Silver Travel Advisor Offers Curated Holidays for Mature Travelers
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
Digital At-Home Healthcare
birdie Helps Older Adults Receive Quality Care Using Digital Interfaces
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
Transparent Healthcare Campaigns
Kaiser Permanente Aims to Support the Modern Aging Consumer
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
AI-Powered Care Assistants
Always Best Care Introduces a 24/7 Virtual Care Agent by Sensi.AI
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Parent-Child Connection Platforms
ParentSider Helps Parents Get More Quality Time with Their Kids
Sentimental AI Speech Writers
Toast Tracker Sends Well Wishes to Loved Ones
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
AI Boomer Mentor Programs
Eldera is Connecting Baby Boomers with Kids Who Need Mentors
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Drink Gift Registries
The Drizly Gift Registry Shares the Gift of Great Drinking Experiences
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Multigenerational European Tours
Road Scholar's 'Exploring Copenhagen' Package is for Families
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Sibling Caregiver Campagins
CDSS Launches 'Care Instructions' Campaign
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Daily Time-Stamped Journals
Daygram Offers Modern Journaling, Capturing Thoughts and Feelings
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Presidential Note Campaigns
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Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
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