Last Updated: March 26th, 2018
Technology has made our lives easier and a lot better, not just for the younger generation but for our seniors too! Today seniors are becoming more tech-savvy and have access to smartphones, tablets, and computers. Finding the right app for seniors can be a daunting task for families and for caregivers of elders, here’s a list of some useful iPhone apps for seniors. These iPhone apps for seniors consist of health and fitness apps, gaming apps and more. Some of these iPhone Apps for Seniors/elders are free while others are paid iPhone Apps.
iPhone Apps For Seniors
1. Pillboxie
Pillboxie is one of the most useful apps for seniors which reminds them or their caregivers to take medicines on time. Pillboxie app allows you to set up reminders with visual pillboxes within the app. It does not require an internet connection and reminds you even when your iPhone, iPad is asleep.
Pillboxie is priced at $1.99 for iPhone, iPad.
2. WebMD
WebMD is one of the must-have app providing information about anything related to health. The app provides health tips, allows you to find doctors, hospitals, and pharmacy stores near you. WebMD for iPhone comes with a Healthy Target feature which lets you create and keep up healthy habits.
WebMD is available for a free download for iPhone, iPad.
3. Lumosity
Seniors may face memory loss due to age, Lumosity keeps the brain sharp. The app has been used by more than70 million people globally to keep memory sharp and stay mentally active. Lumosity is being designed by scientists and has more than 25 cognitive games to challenge your brain.
Lumosity can be downloaded for free for iPhone, iPad.
4. Skype
With the world becoming a global village, more and more people are living away from their families in different parts of the world. With Skype on iPhone, families can video chat and be assured that their elders are safe and secure. Elders will also feel great by seeing their children or grandchildren who don’t live nearby.
Skype is available for free for iPhone, iPad.
5. Cut the Rope: Experiments
Cut the Rope: Experiments is a cool puzzle game with amazing graphics which can be played on iPhone, iPad. This puzzle game will keep the seniors busy for a long time. The game has 8 level packs with 200 levels.
Cut the Rope: Experiments is priced at $0.99.
6. Netflix
Netflix for iPhone will keep seniors busy for a long time without getting bored. Netflix lets you stream hundreds of television shows, movies, and documentaries. Subscription of Netflix starts at $7.99 a month and includes unlimited streaming.
You might also like this app … it’s free for Carers and created by a team of Carers. It’s called Our Care Journal.