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Holiday Dementia Care Gift Guide 2025

by Valerie Larochelle, CEO and Co-founder of Eugeria

5-minute read

Finding the right gift for someone living with dementia or experiencing cognitive changes isn’t always easy. The gifts that matter most are the ones that bring real comfort, create moments of engagement, and make everyday life a little easier—whether they’re at home or in a care community.

We’ve gathered some of Eugeria’s most valued products here, chosen time and again by caregivers and healthcare professionals across North America. Each one supports well-being, dignity, and connection in meaningful ways.

1. Gifts for Comfort & Emotional Connection

Joy For All Companion Pets

These soft, lifelike cats and dogs respond with gentle movements and realistic sounds, creating calming, comforting interactions.

What they help with:

Easing loneliness, providing emotional comfort, and creating sweet moments of connection.

Familink 10" Digital Frame

A large, easy-to-use photo frame that family members can update from anywhere.

What they help with:

Staying connected across distances, sparking memories through familiar faces, and offering daily reassurance.

Relish Radio & Music Player

A simple, dementia-friendly radio and music player designed with large buttons, clear labels, and a familiar, vintage-inspired look. Families or staff can preset favourite stations or playlists so the user only has to lift the lid to enjoy music.

What it helps with:

supporting reminiscence, boosting mood through familiar songs, and encouraging moments of calm or joy with minimal effort.

2. Gifts for Daily Orientation & Routine Support

Idem Smart Clock

Features a clear, easy-to-read display showing the time, date, day of the week, and whether it’s morning, afternoon, or evening. Caregivers can send reminders, notes, and photos remotely through the app.

What it helps with:

Reducing confusion and anxiety about time, supporting daily routines, and cutting down on repetitive questions.

Easi-Grip 3-piece Nail Care Kit

Designed with ergonomics in mind, this kit helps people with reduced hand strength maintain their grooming routine safely and independently.

What it helps with:

Preserving dignity, ensuring comfort, and making self-care easier at home.

3. Gifts for Meaningful Activities & Engagement

Relish Activity Collection

Includes puzzles, Aquapaint sets, magnetic boards, and board games specifically designed for people with cognitive impairment.

What it helps with:

Stimulating focus, encouraging creativity, fostering social connection, and providing calm, structured activities.

Bimoo Tablecloths

Beautifully illustrated activity tablecloths that spark conversation and group engagement—perfect for families or activity coordinators.

What they help with:

Encouraging social interaction, supporting themed activities, and making group time around the table easy and fun.

4. Gifts for Safety & Peace of Mind

FireAvert Smart Stove Plug

Automatically shuts off power to the stove when a smoke alarm goes off. No tools required for installation.

What it helps with:

Preventing kitchen fires if the stove is left on, and supporting safe independence at home.

Smarturns Intelligent Stove Knobs

Built-in sensors detect unattended cooking and send alerts directly to caregivers.

What they help with:

Catching potential hazards early and supporting safer meal preparation.

The holidays are a special opportunity to offer gifts that bring reassurance, joy, and a sense of connection. From calming sensory tools to engaging activities and supportive technologies, these thoughtful choices can help create meaningful moments for older adults and the caregivers who support them.

Explore our Gift Guide Collection and discover these ideas in this guide to find gifts that nurture comfort, spark engagement, and celebrate the person behind the cognitive changes.

Meet our author

Valerie Larochelle

Meet our author

Valerie Larochelle co-founded Eugeria to address the growing needs associated with aging and to democratize access to innovative solutions that improve quality of life. With a background in consulting and operations management, Valerie brings her business expertise and a vision for leveraging technology. Her personal experiences with her grandparents' neurocognitive disorders inspire her dedication to providing quality care and support to health care professionnels and family caregivers alike.

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