15 Practical Gifts for Older Women

Indulge her skin with a trio of beautifully fragranced hand creams. Made with organic shea butter, these creams come in a pretty floral travel tin, and are scented with gardenia, orange blossom, and rose acacia, and will leave dry hands soft and nourished and smelling gorgeous.

Put an end to being rudely awakened with the Philips SmartSleep HF3500/60. Using natural light instead of raucous sound effects, this gentle alarm clock mimics the sunrise to allow for a gradual awakening, while the light therapy lamp can be used for ambient night time reading.

If she fancies a road trip, make sure she chooses the best routes with the Most Scenic Drives in America. Featuring 120 of the most beautiful road trips across the states, this book acts as a planner and travel guide in one to ensure she gets the most out of her travels.

Most people have heard of Marie Kondo, but not everyone knows what she actually does. This book will enable anyone to declutter their home the Kondo way. With the promise that it will only need to be done once, this book will take spring cleaning to a whole other level.

Ideal in just about any room in the house, this hand-carved Himalayan Salt Lamp makes a thoughtful and beautiful gift. Said to cleanse the room by changing the electrical charge of the circulating air, Himalayan Salt lamps cast a beautifully soothing glow which is stunning even without the health benefits.

Give her peace of mind and a sense of security with the Ring Spotlight Camera. Compatible with Alexa, the camera connects to a phone or other device and will allow her to see, hear, and speak to visitors at the door, and also incorporates night vision for round the clock security.

The golden years are a time for kicking back and relaxing, and few chairs could be as relaxing as the Real Relax 2020 Massage Chair. With color changing lights, Bluetooth audio play, and six auto modes, this chair will provide a zero gravity all-over heated massage from head to toe.

There are some things in life that shouldn’t be compromised, and coffee is one of them. Treat her to delicious barista-style coffee with this super smart espresso machine. With adjustable grind size and a steam wand for micro foam milk, this impressive machine will start every day off the right way.

Perfect for playing music on the go, the Bose SoundLink Micro offers clear sound and impressive bass, whether it’s for relaxing by the pool, a day at the beach, or for listening around the campfire. Waterproof and rechargeable, it also allows wireless hands-free phone calls with a range of 30 feet.

If travelling is top of her bucket list, have her start with the United States. This National Geographic book features 5000 ideas of things to do and places to see in 100 national, state, and city parks across America. It even explains the best times to go for the ultimate experience.

If gardening is on the agenda now that she’s retired, make sure she can do it in comfort with the Gardener’s Tool Seat. Built from steel and nylon, it features a removable bag to accommodate all her tools, and a fold-out chair so she can take a rest while enjoying her handiwork.

Now that she has time to enjoy the finer things in life, let her sample some of the most delicious wines the world has to offer. First Leaf Club selects wines based on her preferences, and will ship them directly to her door every one, two, or three months.

Whether she’s got more time on her hands or just fancies a change, give her the chance to learn a new skill or hobby with a Masterclass. Taught entirely online by world class leaders in their fields, Masterclass offers lessons in writing, cooking, arts, sports, and even science and technology.

It can be hard to sleep when travelling, not least because ambient light tells us it’s still daytime. Help her snooze anywhere with this Gravity Weighted Sleep Mask. Designed to apply gentle pressure where it’s needed, the mask’s unique shape blocks out all surrounding light for the perfect sleeping conditions.