Holiday Gift Guide 2022 – Technology to Empower Seniors to Live Independently

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Dec 6, 2022

By Kim Selby, CFP

Lisa Cini is known for her aging designs that you can “live on”.

Her holiday gift guide is a list that I can personally “buy as a gift.”

I immediately found items that resonated with my 92-year-old mother’s need for independence, to feel engaged, and to be as comfortable as possible. And, those articles that will be shared and appreciated by all around her.

Kim Selby

Lisa’s Tech and Design 2022 gift ideas allow our loved ones to feel:

Connected to family and friends
Safer on long moonlit days
More joyful on shorter sunny days
More comfort in the bathroom and bedroom
Smart in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning floors
Smarter with a reminder to take pills, pay bills and more

The creator of this list, Lisa Cini, has personally tested each of these items. Lisa, who designs assisted living facilities, is an author and speaker on the topics of design, aging and technology for seniors’ residences. When her 92-year-old grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/dementia, Lisa and her family found a way to keep her safe, loved and with them at the same time. The solution – 4 generations living under one roof. Gotta love Lisa for what she does to create pathways for each of us to age with dignity and grace.

May your holiday season be filled with gifts that empower seniors and show them you care.

Kim Selby, CFP®, RICP®, CEPS is a freelance writer who focuses on the intersection of aging and technology from the perspective of a finance professional and caregiver. She is currently developing content through research and hands-on experience.

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Lisa Cini’s 10 Best Tech and Design Gift Ideas

Stay in the Loop. An easy-to-use personal Wi-Fi display that lets you stay connected with friends and family around the world through video chat and photo sharing.
Sweet dreams with Sleep Well Tinnitus Masker – Sound Oasis. Get a good night’s sleep with this premium sound machine with 6 pre-programmed nature sounds that improve sleep quality by blocking out distracting noises.
Step out of the ordinary with the Luxury Class A7 AURA Bidet Toilet Seat. This affordable luxury toilet seat brings comfort and design to the bathroom with a stainless steel nozzle, wide cleaning, automatic wash and self-cleaning nozzle. An unexpected holiday gift they won’t soon forget!
Give yourself a boost with the Human Charger-Valkee Light Therapy Device. Escape winter blues with this light therapy device that provides 12 minutes of daily needed sunlight and fits in your pocket for easy use.
Light the way with Motion Sensor Plug-in LED Night Lights. This handy set of 3 plug-in motion sensor nightlights will keep your loved ones safe from trips and spills during the night and can be placed anywhere in the home where extra light is needed.
A bath and a bed two in one bamboo basket. This luxurious bamboo caddy is perfect as a bath tray for a long soak in the tub or as a handy desk for a laptop sitting in bed. Either way, it is necessary to relax at home on the next level while offering additional assistance.
Breathe deeply with the Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier. During the dry winter months, this sleek, high-tech humidifier keeps the air at an optimal humidity level to ward off colds and reduce snoring.
Bless this mess with the robot mop. No more bending over to get into those hard-to-reach places, let this handy cleaning device do all the work!
Amateur chefs will love it MOES Smart Talking Frying Pan. For many seniors and people with disabilities who enjoy cooking, this 11-inch smart skillet is an absolute necessity. With an easy-to-read digital display, voice announcer and temperature alarm, you can give your loved ones the joy of cooking again.
Do not forget anything with the Voice-activated reminder clock. This A 100% hands-free, voice-activated device helps your loved ones remember their medications, appointments, bill payments, chores – anything, really – without touching any buttons!