Mother’s Day Gifts for Nursing Home Residents

Fidget Quilt

For elderly Moms who spend quite a bit of time sitting in one place throughout the day, this Fidget quilt would make a great gift. It is especially perfect for elderly Moms who need something to keep their hands busy. You can even include a picture on it!

Dancing Flowers

These are great for giving out to a group of nursing home residents for Mother’s Day. Maybe you’re in patient care and want to do something thoughtful for the moms at your workplace, or maybe you just want to volunteer and gift these to your local nursing home to put a smile on every mom’s face.

Lap Quilt

For the Mom who sits a lot, she can stay warm with this unique handmade lap quilt. It would also be pretty on her bed!

Neck and Shoulder Rice Bag

Heat it up in the microwave or freeze it to help treat sore muscles. It’s never fun to be in pain, but the cute print on this heating bag helps brighten mom’s day – at least a bit.

Magnifying Glass Necklace

Not only is this Magnifying Glass Necklace super stylish, but it can also come in handy when Mom is having trouble reading small print.

Knit Socks

Mom can keep it cute while staying warm thanks to these cozy Knit Socks.

Family Tree

Remind Mom of the beautiful seeds she has planted, and how they have bloomed, with this beautiful wooden family tree. Customize it with every member of the family so she can keep you all close even when you’re not visiting her nursing home.

Apple Watch

Apple watches aren’t just great for telling time, there’s so many features that nursing home residents will benefit from that make one a great gift for Mother’s Day. Make sure you get a higher model (like the Series 8) – it has automatic fall detection and plenty of ways to keep in touch with mom even when you can’t visit.

Adult Dining Bib Scarf

If mom has a problem with spilling food on her clothes (a common problem for many people, but especially the elderly and those of limited mobility) something like this can help her avoid embarrassment or ruined clothes.

Made to look like a scarf, this adult bib can be discreetly worn at the nursing home dining hall and when you take her out.

Round Chair Pad

Mom will no longer have to worry about getting sore while sitting for long periods of time as long as she has one of these chair pads on hand. So many different pattern options to fit her personality, too!

Funny Sweatshirt

Just because your mom or grandma is in a nursing home doesn’t mean she’s lost her sense of humor or swagger. Grab her a funny sweatshirt; perfect for moms who are hard to shop for or have everything. This one is a great choice!

Walker or Wheelchair Bag

If mom has a mobility aid then she may have a hard time carrying extra items, especially if she needs to use her hands to help get around. These handy bags strap onto a wheelchair or walker so all the essentials like her phone can be handy without needing to worry about an extra bag.

Grandma Gift Box

If you can’t be there for Mother’s Day, send your nursing home resident grandma a gift box to show that you’re thinking of her.

Aquapaints Activity Kit

These kits are perfect for seniors because they’re a relaxing, yet mess free activity. Painting on the picture with plain water will reveal the colorful image underneath. The best part? It can be used again and again!

Cellphone Holder With Speaker

Tech gifts might not be your first thought when it comes nursing home residents, especially as Mother’s Day gifts, but if your mom or grandma uses her cellphone it’s a great idea. It can hold the phone for facetime calls or give her an easier way to stream her favorite shows.

Beat the Boredom Box

Although most nursing homes do have activities, it can still get boring in your room alone when there’s nothing going on. This kit has a variety of fun activities that seniors enjoy that can easily be worked on over a long period of time.

Grandma’s Storybook Gift

It might be a little morbid, but odds are if your grandma is in a nursing home it means that you may not have as much time as you’d like together. Take advantage of the time you do have by encouraging her to journal her life’s memories. It’s a fun activity for her and treasured keepsake for you.

Kindle

Kindles make perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas for nursing home residents because they’re so practical. First, even the nicest nursing homes are limited when it comes to space, so this is a small way to store as many books as mom can read. Second, you can enlarge the fonts making it easier to read (I know how hard it can be to find large print copies of everything)! Finally, it’s lighter than most books and can be propped up, which is great if holding a book has become a chore for mom or grandma.

Brain Games

It’s always good to keep your mind active. This book is a nice way to relax by spotting the difference between two nostalgic pictures.

Funny Mug

If mom has a sense of humor and still likes her morning coffee or tea, a funny mug like this one is always a great choice. Plus, if she’s really a cheeky one then she’ll likely delight in teasing the nurses with the almost-threat.