Seniors are getting savvier about using smartphone apps that can keep them safe, make life more convenient, and provide fun cognitive games that sharpen mental responses. With repeated use, elderly people are discovering that digital devices are not as daunting as they first thought, and many seniors are becoming skilled users.
We came across several apps that we really like on SeniorLiving.org and invited readers to submit their favorites to us in the comments section below.
Medisafe – Manage Your Medications
Available for iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
Medisafe helps you manage your medications and get reminders. Simply input your prescriptions and timings, and Medisafe will create a visual schedule complete with images of each pill and a list of potentially harmful interactions. It will then give you reminders throughout the day when it’s time to take a medication, let you know if a prescription is running low, and even alert a friend or family member of a missed dose.
Find parked car – Parking spot
Available Android
Cost: Free
Helps users find your car. How many times have you parked in a big metropolitan car park, headed to an appointment, returned to pay for the parking, and forgotten where the car is? Losing your vehicle can be terrifying because every aisle and floor looks the same. Although I’ve gotten so that I take a picture with my iPhone of the aisle, floor, and stall number, this app really works if you’re not handy with a smartphone camera.
Follow My Car
Available for iPhone
Cost: Free
Delivers the exact location of your car in real-time, theft reports, and smart notifications, among other functionalities. FollowMyCar Monitor your car always!
SuperVision+ Magnifier
Available for iPhone
Cost: Free
SuperVision+ is the only magnifying glass app on the market that offers a supreme live image stabilization capability. Highly magnified images are usually shaking. It is a problem especially for old people. No more image shaking with SuperVision+ magnifier (magnifying glass).
Magnifying Glass + Flashlight
Available for Android
Cost: Free
The Simplest, Easiest-to-Use Magnifying Glass in the App Store – Flashlight (LED Torch Light), Digital Magnifier, Restaurant Menu Reader, and Prescription Bottle Reader all-in-one.
Facebook Messenger – Connect with Friends and Family
Available for iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
Be together whenever, with the free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling, and group video chat features.
Personal Capital – Take Charge of Retirement Planning
Available for iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
While plenty of tools allow you to track finances, personal capital stands out regarding retirement planning. If financial planning seems daunting, check out this app for its straightforward visuals and projections. Use it to assess your current retirement situation and even play out other scenarios to decide whether you need to make changes to your long-term plans.
Luminosity
Available for iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
Both fun and instructive. It helps users keep their brains challenged with a simple online tool to allows anyone to train core cognitive abilities. For seniors who want to keep their brains exercised, this is one of the most challenging apps available.
bSafe-Never Walk Alone
Available for iPhone
Cost: Free
A nifty personal safety app that permits users to create their own security network and take care of each other. Receive SOS alarms when loved ones are in trouble, and view friends’ locations on the map when they need you to walk them home. Stream and automatically record emergency videos, ask friends to follow you on the map when you feel insecure, send your exact location when you need a ride, and… this part is fun: get an excuse to leave an unpleasant companion by receiving a fake phone call.
Blood Pressure Monitor
Available for iPhone and Android
Cost: Free
This app is rated one of the best and lets you track your vital signs and record them alongside other details, such as your medications, to create a limitless lifetime visualization of your trends. Use the charts to help you understand how aspects of your health and care plan interact. Your data can sync across your devices and export to email, so you can keep your healthcare team and loved ones in the loop.
Grannybooster believes that we seniors can do just about anything we set our minds to because as individuals we are founts of experience, creativity, and talent. Join us on YouTube for Tips of the Week where we cover gadgets and provide information and resources for seniors.
We want to hear from you, so feel free to share tips, ideas, and resources for seniors with Grannybooster. Email me, Maris Somerville, at info@grannybooster.com
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