The holiday season is the best time to extend appreciation and give support to one's loved ones, particularly those who are burdened by a chronic illness. The best gifts you could offer them are things they can use to keep themselves comfortable and well. Below is a curated list of over 20 gift ideas that assure ease, warmth, and support for people with chronic conditions.
These are warm, soft socks with grips from BeWell for keeping the feet warm and comfortable on the cold days or in the cold hospitals. Their grip designs are designed with the chronic illness community in mind. This is definitely a comforting gift to say, rest and relax. Perfect for home or hospital!
There are many small businesses on Etsy that are created by fellow chronic illness warriors. Such stores like My Spoonie Sisters, has stocking stuffers from magnets to stickers to personalized bracelets! Support small business and spoonies at the same time!
The BeWell Quilted Comfort Blanket is designed for those who always feel cold or just enjoy being warm; with a boost of motivation. This premium quilted blanket combines soft and weighted—two characteristics that work well together to provide light pressure that can soothe anxiety and facilitate relaxation. It also looks great too. The motivational quote is uplifting for those going through difficult times.
Compression gloves work great for people suffering from arthritis, pain in the joints, or swelling in the hands. Gentle compression in the gloves can help loosen stiffness and encourage better blood circulation. Grace & Able Compression Gloves are an essential present aimed at comfort and support, created by an arthritis patient who knows.
Winter air is brutal for skin and respiratory systems, especially for chronically ill people. A humidifier adds moisture into the air, soothing dry skin and helping with breathing, generally making indoor spaces more comfortable to be in. A nice touch is finding one with a modern look that blends into the room.
This spacious tote by BeWell is perfect for carrying medications, extra blankets, and snacks. It is versatile enough to go from infusion day, hospital stay, to a getaway. It's functional, but also allows your loved one to select a color that best matches their awareness color or personality; while also giving an uplifting motivational message. The best part, they are a wipeable fabric and easy to maintain.
The Port Protect device is a welcome gift for those with implanted ports. It provides additional protection and comfort against unplanned bumps or jolts and can put one's mind at ease while going about daily activities. This is a very thoughtful gift, quite practical in design to help heighten the level of comfort for anyone with a port. Great for holding in numbing cream or protecting against seatbelts.
Essential oil diffusers create the perfect ambiance for calmness and relaxation. Aromatherapy works effectively in releasing stress, relaxing, and at times aids in better sleep. Pair it with lavender or eucalyptus oils for the touch of serenity.
BeWell's Mini Pill Pouches are great to keep organized on the go. Small and easy to carry, these pouches keep daily medications sorted, making them one of the most practical gifts anyone taking several medications could want. So much better than pop tops in the purse and slim enough for a pocket. With a pack of 10 you can use them for a week or split them amongst friends.
A cold compress is probably the most versatile tool to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. It will be useful in cases of migraines, joint ache, and exacerbation of chronic conditions. Compact and reusable, a cold compress is a great addition to anyone's self-care toolkit. There are many options now that have fun designs and shapes like ReLeafpack, with reusable cold compresses.
The BeWell One Day Pill Holder has been designed to keep track of daily medications and supplements. Sleek, portable, and convenient, this helps keep your medications at your fingertips throughout the day. The hard case keeps the powder pills from crushing and the modern design keeps your medication habits discrete.
Heating pads are great for soothing sore muscles and relieving pain. This will be a very considerate gift for those who have been suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, or muscle tension. Get one with variable heat settings; it's all about comfort.
BeWell's Take Your Meds Tumbler keeps you hydrated and at the same time allows you to keep medications organized. Holding water and a small section for pills, this practical tumbler is just what you will want to take with you on the go. It could even be used to store electrolytes, salt, or protein powder to help with conditions such as POTS. The screw off tops and wide openings are perfect for dropping in Buoy electrolytes too!
Symptom Trackers are great ways for chronic illness patients to find trends and identify triggers. There are many options out there today. Guava offers an App version while BeWell offers a printed version. Corra is another option loved by the community for tracking symptoms on your phone. Another option is an app like Our Serendipity; which is made for the autoimmune community. It provides a Marketplace, recipes, daily movements, daily affirmations and more! Signing up for an app subscription or buying a journal for the paper type, are great gifts to help anyone with a chronic illness, especially those trying to find the root cause.
BeWell has a range of tinctures aimed at combating symptoms like anxiety, nausea, inflammation, and immunity. Of course, the beautiful thing with a natural, herbal remedy is that it is a great gift for someone nurturing their well-being in as gentle and holistic a way as possible. They look nice enough for your nightstand, taste great, and the Immunity is perfect for the winter.
A BeWell Gift Card adds that personal touch, allowing them to decide where they might treat themselves. Whether they are looking for comfortable adaptable clothing, wellness products, or organizational tools, a gift card can give them that power of choice for what they may need most.
Whether it is for the hospital or home, sleep masks and ear plugs can be great to have. For recovering during the daytime after a sick night, a loud hospital, or for those sensitive to light; find a cute modern set for your chronic illness friend.
Give a gift that keeps on giving. There are subscription boxes like So You Have POTS, specific to certain chronic illnesses. We like them specifically because the products in their boxes are versatile for many chronic illnesses. This allows the receiver to experience many items and brands, to which they can purchase more of later, while discovering items they enjoy.
For the person that does not want anything. Place a donation in their name to a cause that impacts them. For example, if someone has IBD, consider the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. This foundation hosts many events and provides a lot of patient resources online.
This could go for so many things. If they struggle with fatigue, gift them a house cleaning appointment. If they have muscle pain, gift them a massage. If they are trying to be holistic and cannot afford functional medicine, pay for their first visit to see a naturopathic doctor. Some doctors have specialties, like Dr. Laura James, in breast cancer. She has online courses, a dispensary, and consultations that could be great gifts to someone with cancer.
Someone that is struggling with their chronic illness may benefit from coaching. Chronic Warrior Coaching is one example where you can get one on one support or sign up for workshops. These are very thoughtful and practical gifts in the form of appointments and care for someone on the journey to heal.
When it comes to the search for a "perfect" gift for a person with chronic illness, the things that make the most impact tend to be thoughtful, comforting, and practical. From cozy blankets and soothing tinctures to practical pill organizers and calming essential oil diffusers, there's something on this list to help your loved one feel supported and cared for.
Find more reflective and soothing gifts with BeWell that are thoughtful of the journey and continue nurturing this understanding and appreciation. Give a holiday gift this year of comfort, support, and care.
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