Mobile Apps for Seasoned Folks™

These apps can improve daily life by helping to manage your health, stay connected with loved ones, and explore new interests safely and confidently.

Health & Wellness

  • Medisafe: A medication reminder app that helps seniors keep track of their prescriptions and dosage times.
  • MyFitnessPal: A health app for tracking daily physical activity, calorie intake, and weight management.
  • WebMD: Provides health-related articles, symptom checkers, and medication reminders.
  • Pill Reminder – All in One: Specifically designed to remind seniors about their daily medication schedule and doctor’s appointments.

Communication

  • WhatsApp: An easy-to-use messaging and calling app, offering video calls and voice messages to stay connected with family and friends.
  • Facebook Messenger: A familiar platform for seniors to chat with family, join video calls, and participate in group chats.
  • Zoom: For video conferencing, ideal for staying in touch with family or attending virtual events, especially during times of social distancing.

Safety

  • Life360: A location-sharing app that can be used to stay connected with family members and provide peace of mind in case of an emergency.
  • Red Panic Button: Allows seniors to alert their emergency contacts with their location at the push of a button in case of danger or health emergencies.
  • Kardia: An app that allows seniors to take a quick EKG reading and send it to their doctor, ideal for those with heart conditions.

Finance & Budgeting

  • Mint: A personal finance management tool that helps seniors track spending, manage budgets, and monitor credit scores.
  • PayPal: A secure way to manage online transactions, send money, or receive payments from family or businesses.
  • Banking Apps (Chase, Bank of America, etc.): Most major banks offer apps with easy access to account balances, payments, and transfers, without visiting a bank.

Brain Health & Entertainment

  • Lumosity: Offers games designed to improve cognitive skills, such as memory and problem-solving.
  • Words with Friends: A popular word game that can help sharpen language skills and provide social interaction.
  • Spotify: An app to listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
  • Audible: For seniors who prefer audiobooks, this app provides a vast library of audiobooks and spoken word content.

Reading & News

  • Kindle: Amazon’s app for reading eBooks, which can be adjusted for large print and brightness to cater to seniors’ vision needs.
  • Flipboard: A customizable news app that aggregates stories from various outlets, allowing seniors to stay informed on topics of interest.
  • NPR: For those who prefer radio or podcasts, NPR’s app offers easy access to news, stories, and interviews.

Travel & Transportation

  • Uber / Lyft: Ride-hailing apps that offer senior-friendly services, including accessibility features and a way to schedule rides.
  • Google Maps: A navigation tool with real-time traffic updates and directions, useful for seniors driving or traveling.
  • Roadtrippers: A travel-planning app that helps seniors plan road trips, including routes, points of interest, and accommodations.

Home Management

  • Nest: Controls smart home devices such as thermostats, security cameras, and smoke detectors.
  • Amazon Alexa: A voice assistant app that can set reminders, answer questions, or control smart devices.
  • Nextdoor: A neighborhood-based social networking app to stay informed about local happenings, safety updates, and community events.