From subscriptions for gourmet foods to fun collections of games and crafts, subscription boxes offer something for everyone, and older adults are certainly no exception. For seniors, subscription boxes are an easy and convenient way to get supplies for their favorite hobbies and crafts, keep up with the latest styles and trends or even get delicious meals and snacks delivered right to their door. They also make thoughtful and unique gifts for holidays, birthdays or just to let a senior loved one know you’re thinking of them.
There are hundreds of different subscription boxes available to choose from, and it can be a daunting task to narrow down which one is the best fit for yourself or a special senior friend or loved one. To help you find the best one, we’ve narrowed the list to 16 unique, interesting and high quality subscription boxes for seniors.
1. BloomsyBox
Whether your loved one has a green thumb or not, they’re bound to delight in a fresh bouquet of spirit-lifting flowers each month. (Who wouldn’t?!) Working with the freshest, most in-season blooms, BloomsyBox guarantees a stunning (and different) bouquet of flowers to your doorstep each month. “Hydrangeas not in season this month?” their site boasts. “We don’t ship them.” Boom.
Where to buy: BloomsyBox (starting at $60 a month)
2. Jeni’s Ice Cream Pint Club
Ice cream is delicious, regardless of one’s age. Also, it’s a guaranteed way to make anyone smile. Sign a beloved up for Jeni’s Ice Cream Pint Club and they’ll receive four new flavors each month — often before they’ve gone on sale. Also, with flavors like brown butter almond brittle and brambleberry crisp, make sure to “stop by” shortly after the pints have been delivered.
Where to buy: Jenni’s Pint Club ($200 for 3 months)
3. TheraBox
TheraBox was founded by a therapist with the intention of making it easier for people to discover and maintain self-care habits each month. Each TheraBox subscription box comes with a happiness activity, like an inspiring book, journaling activity or mindfulness exercise to help boost your loved one’s mood, along with a selection of organic bath, body and skincare products.
Where to buy: TheraBox (starting at $40 a month)
4. Platterful Charcuterie Kit
Charcuterie boards know no age, and these kits from Platterful offer monthly opportunities to celebrate — or eat meats and cheeses in front of the TV as the good Lord intended. These kits come in two different size options — large and standard — so you can easily accommodate to your loved one’s social schedule (and daily sodium intake).
Where to buy: Platterful Charcuterie Kit (starting at $109 a month)
5. Grandbox
The Grandbox monthly subscription was designed especially for older adults and grandparents with monthly treats to make them feel special, show a little love and give them something fun and exciting to look forward to. Boxes include an optional personal note and photos from the gift giver, healthy snacks and treats, a brain-boosting game or activity and a new personal care item, like a massager, cozy socks or luxury toiletries. Hands down, one of the best subscription boxes for older parents!
Where to buy: Grandbox (starting at $48 a month)
6. Tea Runners
The Tea Runners subscription box is an extra special treat for the tea lover in your life. Each month, the box comes with four high-quality loose leaf teas curated by the experts at Tea Runner, along with tasting notes and brewing instructions. There’s also the option to customize your box by choosing from a selection of over 15 teas available each month.
Where to buy: Tea Runners subscription box (starting at $26 a month)
7. Craftsman Crate
Have an artisan in your life who likes to work with their hands? The Craftsman Crate subscription box can help them learn new skills or just give them a regular reason to practice their favorite hobbies. Each monthly box includes everything needed to complete a skilled project, like weaving, leather working, glass etching or building.
Where to buy: Craftsman Crate (starting at $48 a month)
8. World of Puzzles
This subscription box for seniors is perfect for lovers of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, logic puzzles, trivia and more. With a monthly World of Puzzles subscription, subscribers can choose from dozens of magazine featuring their favorite games and activities. Whether subscribers opt for a single puzzle type or a variety magazine, a fresh edition will arrive each month to challenge puzzle lovers and keep their skills sharp.
Where to buy: World of Puzzles subscription ($30 a year)
9. Meritage Coffee
This one is for the coffee lovers. Meritage Coffee offers a variety of organic, certified fair trade speciality coffee blends for brewing, pour over and espresso shots. The coffee is roasted in small batches in New York, and there’s something for every taste, from the bold Founder’s Reserve blend to the medium New York blend. Meritage Coffee can be purchased individually or via subscription.
Where to buy: Meritage Coffee subscriptions (starting at $17/week)
10. Aura Bora
If you have older adults in your life that always order sparkling over still, consider getting them a subscription to Aura Bora. Aura Bora is a sparkling water subscription service that delivers bubbly goodness in unusual flavors, such as green bean casserole spice and banana bergamont, straight to their door.
Where to buy: Aura Bora ($30/month)
11. Legacy Box
Convert old video tapes, film, photos and audio recordings into keepsakes your loved one can cherish forever. The concept for Legacy Box is very simple: They provide a box to pack precious memories into, along with safety barcodes for every item and a pre-paid shipping label. Once you mail it, the keepsakes in the box are digitized and returned to share with family and friends.
Where to buy: Legacy Box (starting at $70)
12. Annie’s Daydream Quilt Block-of-the Month Club
Talk about a gorgeous subscription box! Annie’s Daydream Quilt Block-of-the Month Club is a crafty box for anyone who loves to quilt. While the the finished products look nothing short of professional, the website assures the subscription is perfect for “confident beginners.”
Where to buy: Quilt Block-of-the-Month Club ($40/month)
13. Vellabox
Never run out of cozy ambiance with Vellabox, a candle subscription service that delivers all-natural soy, coconut or vegetable-based candles with high-burn times from makers across the U.S. Each month, cool candle scents, such as apres ski and oversized flannel are delivered, and odds are, they’ll still be going strong by the time the next delivery rolls around.
Where to buy: Vellabox (starting at $54/month)
14. Persnickety photo prints
Photos and memories are a precious gift for grandparents and senior family members, and a Persnickety Box subscription makes it easy to print, send and cherish high quality photos year-round. Using the Persnickety app, users can upload photos and send an eco-friendly keepsake story box of printed 4×4 photos anywhere in the US. You can gift a single box of 30 photos to your loved one or get an annual subscription to send new photos all year long.
Where to buy: Persnickety Box ($20/month)
15. Silver cuisine
Cooking healthy meals is important, but not every senior has the time or ability to get healthy, gourmet food on the table each day. That’s where Silver Cuisine can help. Silver Cuisine is a weekly meal service that delivers doctor-approved, chef-prepared meals that can be heated and served in minutes. There are over 150 different meals to choose from, including gluten-free and diabetic-friendly options. You can also order a variety of healthy snacks!
Where to buy: Silver Cuisine (starting at $11 per meal)
16. The Baker’s Crate
The Baker’s Crate subscription box from Crate Joy is perfect for the seasoned or dabbling baker in your life. Delivering shelf-sustainable ingredients each month, The Baker’s Crate gives recipients everything they need — including the recipe — to whip up something yummy. Past recipes include chai streusel muffins with a maple glaze. Dee-lish.
Where to buy: The Baker’s Crate (starting at $33/box)
