12 Best Gifts for 70 Year Old Men and Women
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your gift list this year for the holidays doesn’t have to be challenging. In fact, with online shopping, it is easier than ever! Even for those that turned 70 this year, you can find the perfect gift for them.
In fact, to help you find the best gift for the 70 year olds in your life, I put together a list of some of the best gift ideas for older adults. If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering what would an older man or woman even need or want for their 70th birthday party or other special occasion? While they probably have accumulated many things during their lives, there are still some unique gifts that they would love to receive!
Whether you’re looking for a special gift idea for Christmas or some great 70th birthday gifts for their special day, you can find the best present ideas for all of your friends and family this year!
Ready to see what made the list for best gifts for 70 year old men and women? Keep reading…
Why trust Gift Brilliant’s gift recommendations? We won’t overwhelm you with a huge list of gift ideas that people don’t really want. We share gift options that we have personally gifted or received, gifts that others have told us they loved, and a few gift ideas that we would love to have ourselves!
How to Choose the Perfect Gift
Before we get into our gift recommendations, there are a few things to consider when choosing the best gift for a 70-year-old man or woman.
- Are there any hobbies they enjoy (or used to enjoy)?
- Do they have objects or memorabilia they like to collect?
- Is there any new technology or tool they could use to make life easier?
- Is there something that would allow you to spend quality time with them?
At the end of the day, memorable gifts are generally more meaningful to senior citizens than a big birthday present or Christmas gift that doesn’t seem thoughtful. However, whatever great idea you choose to give them will definitely be appreciated.
Awesome Gift Ideas for 70 Year Olds
Mugs are generally a safe gift idea - both budget friendly and something that most people are able to use if they drink hot tea or coffee. Any animal loving tea drinker would just melt when they opened this adorable elephant mug this holiday season - especially older adults. This mug is a great gift idea for someone who enjoys a little afternoon tea!
The elephant shape of this specific mug was designed with tea drinkers in mind. Not only is the shape designed for you to wrap your hands around to keep them toasty warm, but the elephant's head holds the tea bag when you are done!
A photo album is wonderful for a trip down memory lane but they can be difficult to keep up to date. A digital photo frame like this one is a useful gift, especially those who have family members living far away. It is a wonderful way to keep family and friends in touch with what's happening now.
Easily send photos to this digital picture frame with email or by using an app on your phone so that your favorite family member can easily see updated photos and daily life of their family and friends. Available in multiple frame sizes, and display on a shelf or easily wall mount in minutes.
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As you age, it is no secret that your eyes work less and keeping track of the days can be difficult. This alarm clock is designed with older adults in mind to help them keep track of days, dates, and the time with a large number font and easy to read display.
This useful gift is the perfect present to add to any kitchen or living room for someone who has difficulty seeing smaller font.
To help with blood circulation and pamper tired feet, a nice soothing foot massager is the perfect gift for 70 year olds. (And if we're being honest, it makes a great 40th birthday gift too!)
Designed with elderly adults in mind, this gift will help stimulate blood flow and help its user reach ultimate levels of relaxation.
It seems that the world is printing on smaller and smaller fonts these days and it can feel overwhelming, to be honest. This pocket magnifying glass, however, is the perfect solution.
Whether it's a restaurant menu or the nutrition facts on a box of crackers, this gift will be useful for them. Its small size is easy to store so that older adults can maintain their independence wherever they are.
A thoughtful gift for the gardener in your life is this beautiful hummingbird feeder.
If they live in a region with hummingbirds, this Muse Garden hummingbird feeder will attract them from miles away. With so many hummingbirds coming to their garden, not only will their flowers get pollinated, but it can cause hours of entertainment.
Top 70th Birthday Gift Ideas
Talk about a fun gift! This 70 & Fabulous wine glass is the perfect gift for 70-year-old women to celebrate their special birthday!
Watch her smile with delight as she opens up this brightly colored wine glass to celebrate the later years in style. Pair it with her favorite bottle of wine or bubbly so she can enjoy it with her birthday cake and ice cream!
Add on this 70 & Fabulous tiara and sash to make the perfect 70th birthday gift package!
Happy 70th Birthday Gag Gifts
For the older person that has everything (and a sense of humor), these memory mints are a fun gift to give on their birthday.
They will love pulling this gag gift out at their weekly senior workout class or at the local bookstore to make others smile.
Take this gift over the top with the silly book ‘How to Not Become a Crotchety Old Man’- They will love it!
Which of these gifts for 70 year old men and women is your favorite?
There are so many meaningful gifts that can delight and – more importantly – make their lives easier.
From adult alarm clocks to silly memory mints to foot massagers to increase circulation, we’re sure one of these gift ideas will be a hit.
So tell me… what did I miss? What gifts have you given the 70 year olds in your life that were just awesome? Tell me in the comments below!
More gift lists you may like:
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Amanda
Amanda is a mom of four kids, two dogs, some chickens, and a few hundred composting worms. As a former teacher and fitness instructor, and the oldest of a houseful of kids, she has quite a bit of experience educating others – which she now does via writing! Gift giving isn’t her main love language, but she loves shopping for the perfect gifts for others.
You can find her on her main blog at amandaseghetti.com and on all social media @amandaseghetti <3
