Gifts for Someone to Feel Young Again

They like to say that 30 is the new 20, and that 40 is the new 30. And 50 is either the new 30 or the new 40, depending on who you ask. But they don't really say anything about 60. That's not because they don't care, it's just that 60 seems like a harder line to move. Maybe 60 is the new 58. Whatever it is, they deserve a great gift when they get there, and we've got the best 60th birthday gifts around.

Old people are a lot like little kids, so you have to trick them into doing things that are good for them. One of the keys to aging well is to stay mentally engaged. But you can't just hand a senior citizen a history test and not expect some blowback. That's why you see so many things like this on the market now. We've figured out that you have to gamify the mental self-therapy if you want it to work. This book of "60-related" trivia questions should hold their attention long enough to keep them from wandering off.

The subtle appeal of the universal wish to reverse the relentless march of time comes in the form of a regular round kitchen clock. But instead of ticking away the seconds in the standard clockwise direction, this clock goes backwards, seeming for a moment to be leading to the idyllic past rather than uncertain future.

Sometimes we hear that life is short. Here is a calendar that proves that this isn't necessarily the case. Instead of fretting over the small mistakes in life, like telling your boss to go stick it, gain solace by looking at this calendar and seeing all of the weeks you have open to go look for a new job after being fired. Like so many things, it's all a matter of perspective. Only a really big mistake is going to eat up a significant chunk of your life calendar. Everything else you can totally overcome.

"Ha ha," they'll say, "very funny!" And, as they open this kit containing among other things prune juice, reading glasses, hemorrhoid cream, and comfort soles, they'll laugh at how they're not THAT old yet. But they'll also try on those glasses one day soon, and maybe discover the joys of prune juice. And ponder.

Most people go through life never knowing how old they truly are. No, we're not talking about questioning the authenticity of your birth certificate. We're talking about your internal age. The one that determines how you act, think, and make sense of the world. Because outside of insurance premiums and senior discounts at the local diner, your internal age is the one that really matters. This game uses a super scientific formula that calculates the players' true age based on how they answer seemingly innocuous questions. Isn't it about time to find out the truth?

In a world where deadlines are king, why not focus on a finish line that's really worth celebrating? Retirement! They'll keep their eye on the prize with this optimistic ticker that will drive them to accomplish bigger and better things at work. Imagine the sweet silence of no alarm in the wee hours of the morning. Retirement will feel like it's always right around the corner.

Every birth is an incomprehensible miracle, and it's a shame that we only allocate a single day to celebrate each one. Seems kind of lazy when you think about it. With Kindnotes, you can keep those good vibes coming for an entire month. Thirty-one little envelopes, each with a tiny note containing thoughts of inspiration, appreciation, and love. They'll never get tired of opening these up every day and being reminded of how great they are. Choose from ready-made sets with messages already included, blank cards that you can fill in yourself, or Kindnotes will custom print your personalized set and jar.

Birthdays are the classic occasion to celebrate the passage of time. And what is the passage of time? It's really just a collection of memories. But with all of the distractions and competing messages constantly bombarding us, it's easy to lose track of so many of these important memories. That's what jars were made for. Well, maybe not originally. But in today's world, where your attention is your most precious commodity, the most important thing you can do with a jar is put your thoughts in it. This one is specially designed to hold happy thoughts about the past.

Progress can be harder to track when you don't have a boss breathing down your neck anymore. Here is a solution for the retiree who doesn't want to spend all their time feeding birds. After all, the hardest part of staying busy is coming up with the ideas. But give the old champ a set of challenges, and watch them spring to life with a renewed vigor. All it takes is a little encouragement, and maybe a slight disregard for personal safety.

This birthday, why not give them a bouquet of something they actually want – like the chance to win the lottery and retire early to travel the world in a super yacht! Plus, if they win, they're sure to share their millions with you, right? Right?? Jon, can you hear me, you seem to be sailing in the other direction…?

As much as we love old people, we can't stop laughing at how often they lose things. But alas, we really should take some pity on them. How many times can one person lose their reading glasses before they find that their sanity has vanished along with them? These portable, foldable reading glasses are the answer that elderly folk everywhere have been waiting for, whether they know it or not. Now if you can only find something to help them stop losing their keys…

Experiences make some of the best gifts, but it can be a real challenge to come up with good ones over and over again. This birthday grab bag allows the recipient to choose any one experience from a list of over 300 options that range from relaxing dining experiences and laid-back ocean cruises to extreme sports adventures in far-flung locales. With experiences available in 100+ countries scattered across six different continents, this is an especially great choice for globetrotters in search of unique and thrilling activities in faraway lands.

Mainstream wine snobbery has never taken hold in the New World like it did in Europe, so we use coffee and beer as vehicles to look down on each other in its place. Your grandpa may have been more than happy with a cup of Maxwell House every day for 70 years, but that was a different time. The masses have developed a palate, and there's no looking back. But with all the thousands of artisan roasters out there, anyone trying to keep up on their own is likely to go insane. Luckily, some already insane person has taken on the job of curating, so the rest of us can pretend we're experts.

Here's a gift for the older person struggling to keep up with all the latest texting lingo the young whipper-snappers are using. Much of it doesn't really apply to them anyway, unless they were to write something like "ROFL and can't get up" which should really be written ROFLACGU. Here's a set of senior texting codes that will make a whole lot more sense to them, conveniently printed as a cheat sheet on this handy coffee mug. They'll find plenty of useful shortcuts like BTW (bring the wheelchair), BFF (best friend's funeral), and WTFA (wet the furniture again).

Almost everyone has a bucket list. But if you talk to enough people, you'll find that a lot of those buckets are kind of empty. The Bucket List Experiences Gift Box allows you to dump a whole bunch of stuff into someone's bucket, and let them pull one of those things out for free. It's simple: for a flat price, you buy them access to a whole list of unique activities and experiences at locations across the world, and they get to choose whichever one tickles their fancy the most.

Many studies point to a higher life expectancy for those that follow a Mediterranean diet. What looks like a humble bottle of olive oil could well be the elixir of youth. We can't think of a better present to give to someone that's turning another year older.

The good life is all about quality over quantity. Or maybe it's about quality and quantity. We're not here to argue. If they still want to swill down cheap rotgut wine by the box, nobody's going to stop them. It's their life, not yours. But here's a great way to broaden their horizons once a month by introducing them to the stuff that's popular with the people who don't mix their chardonnay with diet sprite.

What better way to celebrate another year of life, then with a not-so-subtle reminder of how vulnerable and fragile it all is? Shatter their precious illusions of health and vitality, in the most entertaining and hilarious way possible. A perfect gag gift for your favorite hypochondriac.

Speed is dangerous, but some kinds are more dangerous than others. This one is mostly just fun. But be careful: once they've experienced the feeling of flying around the track, the engine roaring like a wild beast, the smell of smoldering rubber in the air, they may never quite be the same.

In a couple of generations, nobody's even going to know what the hell a book is. Have you seen a teenager try to figure out how to use one of their parents' audio cassettes? But for those of us in the know, books are the real source of pure knowledge and wisdom, untainted by the runoff of digital culture. Like a cold, clear mountain stream, but with words.

Get them started on that Bucket List while there's time and health to finish it, with a tangible, physical bucket. They can pick an adventure whenever life permits. It's a gift that gives them the opportunity to make memories, rather than giving them a reason to make more closet space.

The great conundrum of losing your glasses has always been that you've lost the one thing that you need to find the thing you've lost. That is, until technology stepped in. Now, through the magic of bluetooth, there's one more layer of foolproof assistance to undo the errors of human carelessness. That is, until they lose their phone too. At that point, the only answer is super-gluing their belongings to their body. Even idiot-proofing has its limits.

Let's be real: financial advisors are really there to take your money. Behind that smarmy smile and questionably tailored suit is a walking, breathing, organic pile of self-interest. It's about time someone dished on what truly makes retirement rewarding. This kind of advice is what they've really been waiting for.

Flowers are a classic gift, but they've got one fatal flaw: no matter how beautiful, they tend to wilt too soon. But you're smarter than that - you like to play the long game. The Flower of the Month Club lets you automatically replenish those flowers at regular intervals so that there's always a fresh collection in the recipient's house. Even if you're not a hippy, you can always employ a little "flower power" to make someone feel loved and appreciated.

The most important things in a person's life aren't things at all. They're memories, experiences and relationships. This clever game is designed to help them recall stories and memories they haven't thought of in years, and is a great way to reflect on the crazy path that has gotten them where they are today.

So, yes, we agree that this informative book might make more sense as a ten-years-until-retirement gift, but there is still plenty of good stuff in here that will come in handy even for someone who has already retired. Better late than never we say!

Sure, it will be strange when you have to get that cheek swab from them without them knowing what you're up to, but it will all make sense when you reveal this custom portrait that showcases their unique DNA. Or you could just give them the DNA collection kit as the gift if that's easier. Or just swab your dog. They'll never know the difference.

As your parents get older, they start forgetting things. Good memories start getting pushed out in favor of petty grievances like who forgot to take out the garbage. Enforcing positive memories through some physical, ritualized system like this can sometimes be the only way to keep them from each other's throats. This kit comes with everything they need to record all the happy things that occur from day to day and collect them in a safe place to be relived again in the future. And it's so much cheaper than therapy.

Perhaps the best gift you could give is a well-earned day off. Watch their face light up when they kick back and enjoy a day of total relaxation as you take care of all the hard work for them. Just be careful not to do the job too well or you'll find them asking for the same thing for every birthday and holiday to come.

Around birthdays, a person may start to think about their place in history. They begin to really contemplate what it means to someday join the long chain of human life that led to them and to their descendants. Help them get started on a journey of self discovery by starting a family tree based on their DNA.

Years ago on this day, they were born unto this earth of plenty. Now let them graze upon the fruits of this life-giving rock. A birthday is one of the best times to bestow these kinds of gifts upon the ones you love. You know there's nothing quite like getting a big fat basket of premium produce on your doorstep. Even better than that? Getting it monthly or quarterly through a top-notch fruit subscription like this one.

It may have been a while ago but there will still be things that they miss from their younger years. It could be snacks they used to love, a favorite magazine, books or an activity they used to while away their childhood hours doing. It's a gift that temporarily turns back the clock and makes them feel young again, which will soften the blow of definitely not being young anymore.

The world is full of natural and man-made wonders, and in the modern age we have the means to visit all of them, and furthermore to get there within a day or two. And every one of these wonders is better seen while you're still alive, which the title of this book is not shy about pointing out. Everyone needs something to shoot for in their golden years, and 1000 is quite the ambitious number. It's a gift that will inspire them to knock the dust off the old traveling boots and regain a sense of adventure.

When you are retired, time doesn't mean quite the same thing anymore. The day clock will tell you what day of the week it is (they all blend together), and it will give you a vague sense of what time it might be (which, let's be honest here, is all you really need). What it won't tell you is what the exact time is (let the working stiffs worry about that).

Just give it to them. Don't make a big deal about it, or give them diet books or a lecture or anything like that. They know. They have figured out for themselves that their body is not quite the well-tuned machine that it once was. Just give the Fitbit, and leave the rest to them.

Dr. Seuss isn't just for kids, you know. He wrote books for people of all ages, even the ones who are at retirement age. This hilarious and insightful gift will be a pleasant surprise for any loved one entering their golden years who loves to laugh and remembers being young.

Personalized gifts are always the best. A picture frame is one thing; it's something else entirely to show them that you know exactly what they want to look at by loading it with pictures that will make them happy. Just make sure you get it right. Otherwise it comes across as a weird attempt at mind control.

Philosophers have long argued over the appropriate verb to attach to the concept of time. Does it pass? Flow? Fly? Disappear? In the landscapes of the world's most famous surrealist, it melts. Yeah, we're not sure what to make of that either. But everyone loves this clock.

In classier quarters this might be called a "decanter." But the built-in stupidity of a decanter is that it's really just a big glass you're not allowed to drink out of. You see, in the genteel world of wine, "classy" consists of adding unnecessary steps to what should be a simple process. Of course, bourgeois society has attached all kinds of stigma to drinking straight from the bottle, so some kind of compromise is necessary. And that compromise is right here.

If procrastination is winning the gift shopping battle, you can emerge victorious by running down to your local art, science, or history museum to grab a gift membership. It will seem like something that you put a lot of thought into, finding a gift that enriches their lives, exposes them to new cultures, and all that junk.

For the true art connoisseur, sometimes a poster reproduction of a famous work just isn't enough. And no, you're not going to fool them with a "really nice" giclée print off Amazon. These are real, one-of-a-kind, straight from the hand of the artist genuine pieces. Whether it's a canvas painting, a piece of modernist furniture, or an $18,000 metal balloon dog, there's something for everyone here (and, believe it or not, for any budget if you're willing to dig a little).

Some might consider it the ultimate display of human privilege to begin claiming faraway stars just because we have a few extra dollars in our pockets. But once you realize that the universe is far bigger than you think it is, you'll cool off a little. There's more than enough to go around for everybody. Several billion times over. So go ahead and give someone a little piece of the cosmic pie. Nothing to get all riled up about.

You could buy them a 17 man band that could live in the corner of their den and serenade them every day, or you could just go with this unique piece of furniture that can play 17 instruments at once. Plus this pneumatically controlled Hootenanny can remember how to play 13,000 songs.

Give frequent travelers the opportunity to regale their house guests with stories of the time they were in wherever. This foam-backed map lets travelers chart their journeys with tiny flags and other markers and can be printed with any message the recipient chooses. A classy gift that looks great in any room.

You probably know someone who would like their own personal supply of organic produce but doesn't have the time to manage a multi-acre farm. Or go to the grocery store for that matter. This is also a great gift for the healthy eater who's too busy to garden or who tends to kill everything they lay their hands on.

From the tree of holy union springs forth the fruit of humanity. That's not from the Bible, but you could probably get away with saying it is. Not that this piece of family art needs any explanation. This elegant representation of the famous family tree metaphor allows the owner to display the fruit of their loins, and the fruit of their ancestors' loins, proudly for all to see. Genealogy is a beautiful thing, especially when presented like this.

They can make furniture as complicated as futuristic as they want; there's a reason this is still the iconic symbol of relaxation. Its primitive-inspired luxury will never get old, nor will its timeless design. Nobody can look at a hammock without feeling the primal urge to jump in and take a long nap. Tropical dreams hide within.

If you're always relying on Trip Advisor, you're going to be in for some nasty surprises. Because you never know whether the person on the other end of that five-star review has a conflict of interest, or even if they're sound of mind to begin with. Leave the hardcore travel advice up to the experts who have the proven experience and insight. National Geographic has made a name for themselves by being THE authority on what to see and where. They've got some real skin in the game, unlike Doris from Grand Forks who thinks the Motel 6 in Albuquerque was better than the Grand Canyon. Send your loved one off into the great unknown with the real ultimate guide.

For the person who'll try anything once, why not pop them in a local isolation tank and deprive them of their senses for an hour or so, see what happens? It might make them feel super relaxed and chilled-out. It could even be an enlightening experience. Or, it might just make them feel lucky to be alive when you finally let them out!

Flowers don't just look nice and fill the air with pleasant aromas, they also carry various levels of symbolism. Much like the zodiac, each month has its own flower variety, reflecting the character of everyone born therein. Or at least, that's what someone decided a long time ago. And it sure is a nice idea. Regardless of whether the person you're buying for really is a carnation at heart, or whether they're more of a Venus fly trap, these earrings are going to look great on them.

Despite its name, this is not a field guide to the best edible roadkill, but a legitimate book about things you'll want to eat in different places across this wide and beautiful land. Packed full of hidden gems and insider tips, this book is sure to keep them full and satisfied no matter which direction they strike off.

A particularly good gift if you live far away and aren't going to be seeing them in person to hand over that homemade cake you would otherwise have lovingly prepared (read, bought from the store at the last minute). If you're feeling generous, how about giving them a monthly cupcake subscription?

Like the commissioned public statues of old, the most revered among us are now immortalized in bobblehead form. In fact, being commemorated with a bobblehead is one of the highest honors that a modern man or woman can aspire to. Surely you know someone who is worthy of such a gift, whose contributions to society and their fellow travelers makes this an appropriate gesture of respect and admiration. Go ahead, place them among the great figures of history. They've earned it.

Who needs photorealism when you can have the charming warmth of skillful human error? There is something undeniably touching about having an artist recreate your image by hand using the old-time tools of long-gone artistic masters. After all, any old fool can press a shutter button and spit out a photo of your homely mug. It really means something that another person was willing to stare at that photo for hours while they painstakingly recreated your form by hand, imbuing it with all the personality and living charisma of your aura. Help someone you love celebrate a cherished moment the old fashioned way.

If there's anyone you should turn to for sound financial advice, it's a Boglehead — the devotees of the late great John C. Bogle, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Group. Follow the Bogleheads through the pages of this easy-to-read book toward the light of a financially secure future. Even if you currently have no idea at all what you're doing, the Bogleheads will take you by the hand and lead you down the righteous path of retirement solvency. It's like having a miniature financial genius in your back pocket. Except you never have to worry about sitting on him.

Now that retirement is upon them, they probably talk a lot about the far-flung places they're going to visit. There are whole continents to be explored, and the other side of the world is just a plane ticket away. Just smile and nod. We all know where they're going to end up. Just make sure they don't get lost.

A book is more than just a collection of words and ideas. It's a frozen piece of time — the intersection of one person's (or sometimes multiple peoples') thoughts and experiences with the moment in which they were recorded. So sometimes a 50th reprint of To Kill a Mockingbird just doesn't seem to carry the same weight that it should. Serious book lovers love first editions, because they're a tangible piece of cultural history.

Much like an oil dipstick, this wine scanner gives the user vital information about an important liquid. But unlike the dipstick, it doesn't simply tell them how much is left. Instead, it helps in calibrating their palate by providing information on critical wine tasting metrics like tannins, acidity, maturity, and even food pairings. It's nice that technology has finally caught up with the wine world, so we can start reigning in some of the bullsh*t. And so your cretin friends can stop embarrassing you by suggesting a nice pinot grigio with your steak.

You could wow them with an elaborate pop-up card, but why stop there? Why not add lights and music? Birthdays are a momentous occasion worthy of a completely over-the-top birthday card like this one. These handmade cards can even be personalized with a custom message, or just let the card do the talking. We're hoping they add fireworks to next year's model.

Back in the old days you were really rolling the dice when you chose a hotel. Either you called blindly after skimming the phone book or simply drove all night and hoped you saw a vacancy sign before you ran out of gas and got murdered by a vagrant. A hotels.com gift card is not just a way of picking up the tab for a night's stay; it's also the priceless gift of peace of mind.

You have no idea how weird the world is. Yeah, we know, you've seen your 400 lb next door neighbor dancing to the Bee Gees in his underwear through the front window at 2 in the morning. Take our word for it: that's nothing. Anyone with a touch of wanderlust and an appreciation for the bizarre will cherish this book.

Making it to retirement can sometimes be like getting to a vacation destination after an interminably long drive only to realize you don't know why the hell you came. Help them begin their golden years with a good laugh and a head full of questionable but outrageously fun ideas. At last, they're freed from the shackles of gainful employment. Now is the time to let it rip.

Give the gift of beautiful views, bucket-list achievements, and especially if they're afraid of heights, hours of entertainment for you. It veers away from cruel since it's completely safe, but you'll definitely get your money's worth watching them rotate between admiring the splendor and clutching the basket while praying in four languages. Especially since they only speak one.

This is the old people version of buying them their own pool cue. Like every game of chance, bingo is ruled by the secret and unfathomable rubric of superstition. Using a borrowed dauber is like spitting in the face of the lottery gods. Not a good idea.

You could just get them a gift card to a spa or for a massage, but why not go for a more interesting experience like cryotherapy? It's basically a box you get into to get blasted by ridiculously cold air for a short period of time. Advocates say that the treatment rejuvenates the body and helps repair tissue damage. If your town doesn't have a cryotherapy place yet you could try a bathtub full of ice and a big fan.

Lobsters have many, many great qualities, not least among them are their nutritional and flavor profiles. But they're dumb as dirt, exceptionally slow, and don't drive. So if it's inconvenient for you to go all the way to the ocean to find the best lobsters, you're going to have to get someone to mail them to you. Thankfully, lobster mail is now a reality.

The practice of cultivating bonsai trees has been refined over the centuries into a special art in Japan, one that is heavy with symbolism relating to balance, harmony, and the different stages of life. Who knows if they're going to care about all that. It sure beats another spider plant.

It took years of hard work to reach this point. Or, more likely, years of pretending to work hard. When someone finishes a marathon, they get all kinds of swag to prove they made it from start to finish, and that's only a few hours of discomfort. We're talking about decades of stress, annoyance, and repressed murderous impulses here. They've earned the right to wear their journey for everyone to see.

The beer world has truly exploded with breweries over the last decade-plus, which is great for anyone who likes trying new things. However, this proliferation of choice has a dark side. Dyed-in-the-wool beer lovers now face overwhelming anxiety every time they go to pick up a six pack or fill up a growler. The Craft Beer Club removes this pain point by making the necessary choices for all involved, so beer time can go back to being the sweet revelation it used to be.

The last thing they need is more stuff, and at the end of it all it's really the experiences that they will cherish the most. Help them create some new memories to look back on by finding a fun activity to do locally. Be adventurous and choose something they've near done before. It's a gift that will enrich their life and yours too.

If you haven't heard, the digital publishing revolution has been in full swing for years now. Anyone can order their own custom created books, pamphlets, and other propaganda material with the click of a button. Online printing experts Shutterfly have gotten in the game with a custom printed photo book. No more slipping Polaroids into clear plastic sleeves. That was cool in the 60s, but we've come a long way since then. Now you can commission the kind of glossy, professionally bound photo book that used to be reserved for the fancy-pantsed big shot photographers.

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