Looking for a last-minute gift for a senior?  It can be challenging to find gifts for the 65 plus persons in our lives.  Below is a list of great gift ideas that can help your loved ones in their everyday lives and provide years of use.

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• Smart Lighting (turns on lights as you walk in, adjusts brightness, may also include light timers and some are even voice activated)
• Electric Door Locks (keyless entry that allows others to visit and assist without keys and prevents having to maneuver the motion of turning keys)
• Smart Video Doorbell Cameras (you can see, speak and unlock doors without getting up)
• Motorized blinds (remote control blinds that can be on a timer)
• Non-slip indoor shoes (remember to replace indoor shoes regularly as they can become worn and smooth soles can cause falls)
• Infrared and sauna blankets (these blankets claim to provide relief for aches and pains as well as inflammation – with a lot of positive reviews, this gift will be a hit.)
• Massage mats (reduce aches and pains with a relaxing and soothing massage in the convenience of your home)
• Annual Pass for Recreation Centres and Gyms (these can encourage social interactions and promote mental and physical health.
• Video Game Systems, Apps and Accessories (yes you read correctly – video games are repeatedly shown to improve cognitive and physical health of seniors.)

We hope you found this list helpful.  If you have more gift ideas to share, we would love to hear from you in the comments section below.