Top 5 Best Apps For Seniors
Modern technology is for everyone. In fact, research shows that at least 42% of all senior citizens in the US are using smartphones! While it’s true that seniors aren’t exactly the primary target demographic of high-tech products, there are still plenty of apps specifically designed for older adults. Here are the top 5 best apps for seniors, according to Senior Resource!
How adults age 50-80 are using apps:
- Mental health/stress management – 5%
- Meditation – 8%
- Blood pressure – 9%
- Sleep – 17%
- Weight loss – 20%
- Nutrition – 22%
- Exercise – 34%
Find My
If you’ve ever lost your smartphone, you know that you’re probably more attached to the little device than you’d like to admit. Find My, by Apple, is a great application for finding your missing iPhone, iPad, or any other Apple device. The Google Play Store offers a similar version for finding your misplaced Android phone.
Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass + Flashlight, on Google Play
Magnifying Glass With Light, App Store
Don’t have 20-20 vision? This simple app lets you zoom in on text anywhere. Books, magazines, restaurant menus…Anywhere you need it, you can use it!
Medisafe Pill & Med Reminder
Medisafe Pill & Med Reminder, on Google Play
Medisafe Pill Reminder, App Store
Having to constantly remember when to take medications can feel like a hassle. It can get especially confusing if you take different meds at different times. Never forget or mismanage your dosage again with Medisafe reminders!
FallCall Detect
FallCall Detect is exactly what the name implies—a safety app with 24/7 monitoring, smart fall detection, crash detection, and more. This all-in-one app is perfect for busy seniors on the go, seniors who are aging in place, and every older adult in between. It even sends real-time text updates to caregivers, giving both you and them the peace of mind you deserve.
AARP Now
Use your AARP digital membership card and access benefits and more!
Need something else?
Whether it’s time for a change, or you’re just doing some research, we can help! At SeniorResource.com, we believe in the empowerment of older adults and their caregivers through knowledge. But, we also understand that at this juncture of life, time is your most valuable asset. So, why waste it doing another internet search? Senior Resource is your one-stop spot for all things retirement. We do the work and find all the facts, just so you don’t have to!
SeniorResource.com exists to provide aging adults, retirees, and caregivers with applicable, and educational content, relevant to the over 55 community. As such, we address topics like senior housing, nursing care, and aging in place.
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Originally published January 07, 2025
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