Are you looking for the right gift for a 90-year-old man? Get ideas today including humorous gifts, useful presents, books, and more!
Useful Gifts For 90-Year-Old Men
Mead Telephone & Address Book
The Large Print Mead Telephone & Address Book is a great present for an older man. Older generations still prefer to keep a physical address book, so a new address book would be a great present. This address book is large print, so it will be much easier for him to read.
This book is well designed, which includes the actual durability of the book itself and a great layout. This can be used for a general address book or for specific functions. For instance, some people like to keep a separate address book for who to send holiday cards to. Another great idea is to use this to keep all of his passwords in one place.
Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses
The Kanars Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses is a great present for a home bar. This is a 4 piece set of 10-ounce whiskey glasses, and they come in a luxury box. We are showing this in a 4-pack, but it is also available in a 6-pack,
These are premium quality crystal glasses. They have a timeless design that an older gentleman will appreciate and be clear in color and lead-free. The design has a weighted base, and it is very stable and durable, practically unbreakable. This is an excellent present for any whiskey lover or anyone who just wants some quality drinkware for their bar or home.
Key Finder
The WoSports Key Finder is a nice idea for people who may misplace their keys or other small items. This product comes with remote control and 6 separate mini trackers that can be attached to different things that often get misplaced. Each tracker is separately labeled (letters A-F), and the remote is also labeled A-F.
The remote has a range of 49-115 feet, perfect for things that are often misplaced inside the home or in the garden or backyard. This is great for items like keys, cell phones, reading glasses, and more! Whatever he might lose often, this can work for. With 6 different trackers, he will not be able to find all of his things easily.
Hand Grip Strengthener
This Hand Grip Strengthener is an appropriate present for older men. There are many different reasons people need to exercise their fingers, grip, and forearms. Many people suffer from wrist pain due to things like carpal tunnel or other repetitive motions in life. These grip strengtheners and finger exercises can assist with pain and build strength and stretch out those muscles.
These are safe, durable, and have an ergonomic design suitable for all hangs and age groups. They are small enough to carry around in a pocket, purse, or bag, which will allow them to take them with them wherever they go.
Portable Couch Standing Aid
The Stand A Roo Portable Couch Standing Aid is an excellent gift for older people who have difficulty moving from a sitting to a standing position independently. This standing aid is made from medical-grade materials and can assist people who weigh up to 350 pounds. It is made from strong anodized aluminum, which will provide long-lasting support. It is also equipped with a soft foam grip for comfort.
It has an adjustable width and height. The width can be adjusted from 19 inches to 33 inches, and the height can be adjusted from 10 inches to 14 inches. This piece is designed to be used with couches or loveseats that have removable cushions.
Color Wireless Forecast Station
The La Crosse Technology Color Wireless Forecast Station is a dynamic full-color display of time, date, and weather displays for both indoor and outdoor climates. This display will show today’s date and time, the temperature and humidity level both inside and outside, and the forecast.
This full-color display has adjustable brightness settings, customizable alerts for humidity and temperature, a full weekday calendar, and self-setting with the accurate atomic time. The LCD display is 3.50 inches in width by 6.60 inches in height, and it weighs less than 1 pound.
3-Bottle Liquor Dispenser
Another useful thing for a home is this 3-Bottle Liquor Dispenser. We are showing a 3 bottle dispenser, but if he likes various liquor types or brands, it is also available in a 6 bottle dispenser. This set is made of professional stainless steel, and it allows making drinks easier than ever.
This is an ideal present for someone with a home bar, especially someone with limited spaces. For instance, small corner bars are becoming more popular these days. This liquor dispenser would fit one of those wonderfully.
This dispenser has a great design that allows for precision, something you want to have when trying to dispense the perfect even shot every time! It will also not leak, so he can make his own drinks without any mess.
Ashtray & Drink Holder
If you are shopping for someone who still has the occasional cigar and drink, this Ashtray & Drink Holder is the perfect present. This will allow him to have a glass of whiskey, smoke a cigar, and not create any type of mess in the process.
Not only is this a great way to protect the tables and furnishings, but it is also sleek, stylish, and will look great in any room of the house. This combo cigar ashtray and whiskey glass holder would look right at home on an office desk or a home bar.
It is made with a rustic wooden design, and it is super easy to clean. It comes with a gift box, making this present even easier to gift to someone we love, such as a father or grandfather.
Beverage Cooler
A different but valuable gift for an older gentleman is a Beverage Cooler. This Homelabs beverage refrigerator and cooler can hold up to 120 cans of soda or beer. Having a mini-fridge like this one made specifically for drinks is a superb idea when you are getting a present for someone who spends a lot of their time in one place. For instance, if the man you are shopping for spends all his time in a den, office, or living room, this will ensure that he does not have to get up every time he wants another drink.
The cooler frame is made of stainless steel, and it features a double-glazed glass door. It has a digital thermostat that can be cooled down to 34 degrees. This will allow him to store his drinks at his preferred temperature. The door is reversible, so it can be set up in the most convenient way for him. Also, the shelves are removable and adjustable, so if he wants to store something other than standard-sized cans, he can do that as well.
Rustic Bathroom Decor
Our final suggestion for a useful gift for a 90-year old man’s home is this Rustic Baseball Bathroom Decor Set. This set includes a fabric shower curtain, a toilet seat cover, a bath mat, and a toilet rug. This is an excellent set for any man who absolutely loves baseball.
He will love the fact that you bought him something he can actually use as well as the fact that you thought about the things he really loves.
This is a masculine and rustic design that will look fabulous in his bathroom.
Funny Gifts For 90-Year-Old Men
Funny 90th Birthday Mug
Thus Funny 90th Birthday Mug is a a fabulous gift for a 90th birthday party. This is a cute mug, and it is something that he can use every day. You can either get one mug, or you can choose this as a 2 pack. We are showing this as an 11-ounce mug with red accents, but you can also get an 11-ounce mug with blue accents or a 15-ounce mug with red accents.
This mug is printed on both sides, so he will be able to always see the writing. It is lead-free and printed in the USA. The cup says, “It Should Be Against The Law To Look This Good At 90!”
Memory Mints
The Memory Mints is the perfect present when you are looking for a gag gift. This mint tin is 1.5 ounces and has approximately 60 mints per tin. They are called “Memory Mints For Senior Moments – Extra Strong.” So if you are shopping for someone with a well-developed sense of humor, this is a wonderful gift. Also – you can either order them as a one-time purchase, or you can subscribe and save.
By using the subscribe and save option, you can have these delivered repeatedly at a specific increment. You can subscribe to get a new tin as quickly as every 2 weeks or spread it out to as long as once every 6 months. After all, who knows? 60 memory mints might just not be enough.
Funny Wine Tumbler
We also love this Funny Wine Tumbler as a humorous gift. We are showing it in blue, but it is also available in Rose Gold. It says, “It’s Not Drinking Alone if the Dog is Home.” This is an excellent gift for anyone with a dog. Remember that although it is made as a wine tumbler, it can certainly be used for any type of alcohol he chooses.
This tumbler is 12 ounces in size and will keep hot drinks hot for 3 hours and cold drinks cold for 9 hours. This is due to the double vacuum design of the tumbler, which will also protect his hands from being burnt.
Funny 90th Year T-Shirt
Are you looking for a Funny 90th Year T-Shirt? We really love this one – it says:
“At 90 I’m Still Playing With A Full Deck I just Shuffle Slower.” It is also decorated with a royal flush made of hearts. It also has a red diamond and heart and a red outlined spade and club. We are showing this shirt in black, but it is also available in navy, asphalt, slate, and dark heather. The sizes this shirt is available in are small through 3XL.
Accoutrements Emergency Underpants
Another fun gift to get for a 90-year-old man is the Accoutrements Emergency Underpants. Although this would most certainly fall under the category of gag gift (so make sure the person you are buying this for can take this all in good fun), these are also real underpants. So even though this is a funny gift, it really does come with an emergency pair of underwear that will fit most adults.
It is a hilarious present, but the packaging is pretty small, can fit into the palm of an adult’s hand. This means they can really take this with them wherever they go. Or, you can choose to instead present it as a gift, put it somewhere in the house they are likely to find later. For instance, you can put it on the back of the toilet or in the medicine cabinet of their home.
90th Birthday Mug
This 90th Birthday Mug is another lighthearted, humorous gift to give to a man for this 90th year. This mug can hold almost 11 ounces of liquid, and it is made of white ceramic. The cup is printed in America, and the design is printed on both sides of this cup. This funny cup for 90-year old men says:
“At 90 I Realize I Am Built For Comfort Not For Speed.”
This is a charming mug that he is sure to love, but best of all, it is a gift he can certainly still get a lot of use out of.
Texting Code T-Shirt
If you are looking for a funny t-shirt for multiple generations, you should get the Texting Code T-Shirt. When texting first started, the younger generations came out with their own abbreviations and shorthand to save time on typing. Often, the older generation does not really understand what the younger generation is trying to say. All this time, you may have felt that this was a one-way street. Who knew, seniors also had their own text lingo.
This t-shirt shows many of their most-used abbreviations. Here are a few of the selections you will see displayed on this shirt:
- WAITT – Who Am I Talking To?
- BTW – Bring The Wheelchair
- GGPBL – Gotta Go Pacemaker Battery Low
- TTYL – Talk To You Louder
- ROFLACGU – Rolling On Floor And Can’t Get Up
We are showing this t-shirt in white, but it is also available in sky blue, pink, grey and black. It comes in sizes ranging from small to 3X.
Comfort Gifts For 90-Year-Old Men
Deep Tissue Massage Gun
The Deep Tissue Massage Gun is a great present for older adults. Having an at-home massage gun will allow them to treat sore muscles from the comfort of their own home. This massage gun is easy to use and only weighs 3 1/2 pounds. It has a touch LED digital display, 20 different speed levels, long battery life, and a quiet motor.
It comes with 6 different massage heads, which will allow him to target different muscle groups. The different muscle groups these individual heads are made for are the shoulder muscles, chest muscles, back muscles, hip muscles, leg muscles, and the muscles of the feet. This is a great present that even includes a carrying case for easy travel.
Sleep Eye Mask
As people get older, sleeping well can prove to become more and more difficult. One simple way to help is by using a Sleep Eye Mask. This is an excellent idea if they are trying to get some sleep during the daytime hours. A sleep mask will allow them to black out the world around them to take a nap or sleep at an earlier time.
We are showing this mask in black, but it is also available in navy blue, purple or red.
It is made of rebound memory foam which makes it soft and comfortable to wear. It also has a unique ergonomic design that will fit comfortably over the eyes and the nose. This allows a better contour to the nose, which will help create a better fit. This design also ensures that there will be no pressure on the eyes, making it even more comfortable.
This made will effectively block out all light making it the perfect to wear during the day or when traveling.
Compassion Blanket
A nice and comfy blanket is always a great present for anyone. One can never have too many blankets. This Compassion Blanket is a nice throw that can either stay on the bed or be moved around the house. He could certainly use this on the couch or in his favorite recliner. This is a sweet blanket with encouraging and positive words such as Serenity, Healing, warm hugs, peace, kive, hope, strength, healing thoughts, positive energy, resilience, Compassion, and Courage. This makes it perfect for receiving from a loved one like a wife, child, grandchild, or great-grandchild.
This blanket is available in many different colors. The color choices are blue, burgundy, charcoal gray, deep olive, dusty pink, light blue, purple, silver-gray, and teal. This is a soft, warm, and cozy blanket that will easily convey your love. It is also machine washable, so it is also easy to care for.
Plaid Flannel Bedding
If you want comfortable bedding but do not think the person you are shopping for wants anything to be mushy, you could always get him classic plaid flannel bedding. We are showing this plaid bedding in blue, but there are many different colors to choose from. This will allow you to pick the best bedding that will match his personality or the rest of the decor in his bedroom.
Some other colors include red, brown, cream, cream & red, red & gray, or gray. You can get these sheet sets in any size bed – twin, twin XL, Full, Queen, King, or California King. These sheets are made out of 100% cotton and are designed with a 4-inch hem. They are machine washable.
Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager
The Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager is a great mini-massage pillow that can be used in the car or the home. This massaging pillow is primarily meant for the shoulders, neck, and back. However, it can be used for other body parts as well, like forearms or calves.
We are showing it in pink (bright enough not to misplace), but you can also purchase it in black or slate. This pillow features 3-dimensional deep kneading massage nodes. These will help kneed and relax his muscles. This pillow comes with adjustable straps, which will allow him to adjust this during the massage. It also has a safety feature where the pillow massager will turn off after 20 minutes.
Pukka Herbs Organic Tea Collection
Another way to give comfort is to give a tea set. We like the Pukka Herbs Organic Tea Collection. This set has a 45 count – 5 of each of the 9 flavors which are included. The flavors are supreme matcha green, three ginger, turmeric glow, detox, peppermint & licorice, elderberry & echinacea, love, nighttime, and lemon ginger % manuka honey. This tea is organic and made from ethically sourced ingredients. It is also kosher, non-GM, and vegetarian.
Also, this is an excellent present if either the person you are buying from or even you have a special place in your heart for environmental organizations and charities. 1% of the sales from each box are donated to environmental causes. Also, the packaging comes from renewable sources and is recyclable.
Clothing and Accessory Gifts For 90-Year-Old Men
Fit Over Glasses Sunglasses
The Yodo Fit Over Glasses Sunglasses are an excellent choice for someone who needs to wear sunglasses but also has corrective lens glasses. If they do not have prescription sunglasses or contact lenses, over glasses sunglasses are a great option.
We are showing these sunglasses in purple, but they are available in multiple colors, including leopard, burgundy, black, and smoke. These sunglasses are polarized with a polycarbonate frame and triacetate cellulose lens. They are also scratch-resistant.
Winter Scarves
The Alpine Swiss Winter Scarves are a great present for a 90-year-old man who lives in a colder climate. We are showing this in black and white plaid with red accents, but there are many other styles available. This is both a stylish and a functional choice. It is warm and cozy, but it looks good too!
The scarf is 12 inches in width by 80 inches in length, so it can be worn for fashion or wraps his neck and keeps all the cold air at bay. It is comfy and lightweight, soft to the touch, so it will not feel scratchy against his skin. It is machine washable, which makes it easy to care for.
Cable Knitted Cardigan
A great piece of clothing to give a 90-year-old man is a Cable Knitted Cardigan. This is a classic piece of clothing that can be worn with anything – from wearing it over a button-down shirt or in the house with his pajamas because he is cold.
We are showing this cardigan in light grey, but it comes in a total of 36 colors and styles. Some of the popular styles and colors include black, dark grey, coffee-colored, red, grey with pockets, white with pockets, steel grey, and grey & black.
This sweater comes in sizes small, medium, large, X-large, XX-large, and XXX-large. These sweaters are hand-wash only and have button closure.
Hanes Moccasin Slipper
The Hanes Moccasin Slipper are a great choice when you are looking for shoewear that can be worn indoors and outdoors. Some people like to wear these as houseshoes, but they can also be worn outside like a standard pair of footwear.
We are showing these shoes in tan, but they come in several colors. Other options include black, brown, burgundy, charcoal, grey, navy, brown corduroy, charcoal black, and more. The sizing is from small to 3X – there is a sizing chart to know which size to get. Small starts at shoe size 5 and 3x ends at shoe size 15, so you should have no issue finding the correct color and size for him.
Winter Thick Socks
Another great piece of clothing to buy him are these Winter Thick Socks. Socks are always a great present. People always need socks, and there is nothing quite like putting on a fresh new pair of socks, but thick and comfy winter socks are even better.
We are showing the 4 pack that has 4 different colors of striped socks. These striped socks have thin stripes in alternating colors. If you are not sure he will love this style, there are 3 other 4 packs available. One of them is also striped but with thick stripes. The other two packs have solid-colored socks.
Book Gifts For 90-Year-Old Men
Large Print Word Search
If you want to get him an activity book, this Large Print Word Search is always a great idea. This is a great activity to keep older minds active, interested, and busy. This is a large print puzzle book, so he will not have any issues reading the letters. The font used is 20 points, so this one really is unlike other activity books that say large print. There are more than 250-word searches in this 257-page book. Each word search has 30 different words for him to search for.
The puzzle pages are family-friendly, and there are large margins, making it easy to tear out the individual puzzle pages.
How Not to Become Crotchety Old Man
Are you looking for a comedy book to get for him? If you know he loves humor and has the ability to laugh at himself, we suggest the book How Not to Become Crotchety Old Man.
This is a 144-page book available in paperback or kindle format. This book contains 250 truths about what old men are like, things they do, and things they should never do under any circumstances.
For instance, crotchety old men should never wear speedos, or they do not want to even hear the word menopause.
This is a funny book about the characteristics of older men, especially men of specific generations. This is a small, cute book. It is perfect as a stocking stuffer or as a companion gift to go with other presents.
True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West
If you are looking for a fantastic book to read about a subject he is interested in, you should get him True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West. This is a paperback with 192 pages in it.
This book has 26 different chapters. Each chapter has a different story or legend about the Old West. Some of the chapters that are included are:
- The Real Wild Bill
- How Did Davy Really Die
- The Coming of the Sacred Dog
- Eating His Weight in Democrats
- A General Named Dorothy
- Fifty Things You Don’t Know About Wyatt Earp
As you can see, this book covers many different subjects and people related to the Old West. There is really something for everything in this book.
Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier
Another great book about the Old West is Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier. This is a 112-page book that is available in paperback or on the Kindle. This book is a short read but full of interesting and historical photos. It is undoubtedly a book that any fan of the Old West would love.
This book covers 5 different people and has a whole chapter of photos. The 5 other chapters are:
- Luke Short
- Ben Thompson
- Doc Holliday
- Bill Tilghman
- Wyatt Earp
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t
If you are looking for a casual book to give as a present, True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t is a fun choice. This is a 240-page book that is available as a paperback or as a Kindle edition. This book contains over 500 facts that sound completely absurd but are actually true. At 90 years old, the person you are shopping for might think that they know just about everything and have every interesting bit of trivia there is. This book will actually teach them new things!
This book covers a little bit of everything from animals, history, science, sports, celebrities, pop culture, and entertainment.
The Book of Unusual Knowledge
If he really loves strange facts, you could always get his The Book of Unusual Knowledge. This is a hardcover book with over 700 pages of unusual facts that he may have never encountered before. This is a great book to read a little bit every single day. If he is the type of person, who loves different pieces of trivia to bring up in conversation.
We are showing The Book of Unusual Knowledge, but there are many other books in this series that you can choose from. Other titles include Who Said That, Incredible Information, Weird and Unusual Trivial, Random Oddities, and more!
The Complete Sackett Family Saga
Suppose you are shopping for fictional works instead of non-fiction. In that case, you could always choose The Complete Sackett Family Saga by Louis L’Amour. Louis L’Amour is a famous writer of westerns. This is a complete set of 18 books. Although Louis L’Amour is known for westerns, he did write outside of this genre, including this collection of books. This series of books follows the Sackett family, and it can be considered historical fiction.
The series covers the years 1600 – 1900 and takes place in both England and America. There are 18 books in this series, with 3600 pages to read, so this is a series he can really spend some time with. The books in this set are:
- Sacketts Land
- To the Far Blue Mountains
- The Daybreakers
- Sackett
- Lando
- Mojave Crossing
- The Sackett Brand
- The Lonely Men
- Treasure Mountain
- Mustang Man
- Galloway
- The Sky-liners
- The Man From the Broken Hills
- Ride the Dark Trail
- The Warriors Path
- Lonely On the Mountain
- Ride the River
- Jubal Sackett
What to Look for in Gifts for 90-Year-Old Men
Are you shopping for a 90-year-old man and are lost at what to get him? Shopping for older adults can sometimes be tricky as they may already have most things that they need or want. However, shopping for anyone at any age really boils down to just considering a few questions:
- What do they need?
- What do they want?
- Do they have any hobbies?
- Do they have any “favorites” (sports teams, cities, colors, authors, celebrities, musicians)?
Once you think about these questions and answer them, finding the perfect gift will be a breeze! So let’s look at each of these questions individually to help you get a little creative in your gift shopping journey.
What do they need? Are there things that they have specifically mentioned that they need? They may not have asked for these things but complained about something or brought something up in casual conversation. For instance, maybe they said their coffee maker is on the way out, or they need warmer blankets.
Of course, you might get ideas of things they need more abstractly. For instance, they might mention they love reading a specific author’s work or musician’s music. They might mention that they have trouble falling asleep when light outside (sleep googles) or that they are always chilly lately (blankets, fuzzy socks, sweaters, warm robes).
What do they want? What they want can be much more straightforward if they specifically ask for something. Of course, this could be information they give you in conversation or even things other family members pass on to you.
Do they have any hobbies? If you know they have specific hobbies, you can shop based on these. For instance, if they are into coin collecting, there are plenty of things on Amazon related to this hobby. Some examples include coin wallets and binders, coin collecting books, and even the availability of buying coins from around the world.
Do they have any favorites? Lastly, you are going to want to address some of the things they love. For instance, let’s pretend their favorite Football team is the Buffalo Bills (I know it is mine!); you can certainly shop for both current gifts and gifts based on the history of the team. If you are shopping for current items, you can get sweaters, t-shirts, jerseys, blankets, gloves, hats, scarfs, coats – the list is endless. When shopping for sports memorabilia, you can get signed and framed jerseys or photos to hang on the wall. You may also want to look for DVD specials, game tapes, or books.
So as you can see, by simply asking yourself a few questions about the recipient, you can undoubtedly come up with tons of ideas for the perfect gift.