Smartphones came to make life easier for users in all aspects. There has never been an age restriction, but it is true that those who have the hardest time adapting are our grandparents and grandmothers. There are some who dare to try it, others are left with doubts and many others do not hit the key and are blocked. To help you, we are going to name a few apps for seniors.
We do it for essential reasons. The first is to facilitate its use for the elderly, both in handling the device and as a tool to improve their well-being and safety. The other reason is the great repertoire of benefits in areas such as memory, mental agility and even in the physical aspect.
BIG Launcher - Senior Launcher
The first is the first. Have a simple interface, with large and very manageable icons, as if it were a cover phone from 15 years ago on the inside. Replaces the interface design almost completely, transforming the icons, in addition to customizing its distribution by placing the most used apps, since there are 6 applications on the screen.
Senior Safety Phone
Transform our phone into an intuitive and simple user-friendly interface, formulated specifically for anyone who has problems with the use of mobile phones. It has all the basics of making calls, receiving and sending text messages simply to avoid stress and blockages.
Ultimate Volume Booster
Older people, due to their age, have to deal with hearing problems. For these cases, this app comes in handy since we will make the smartphone sound louder than normal. In this way, our elders they will be able to hear better when a call arrives, an incoming message or any kind of alarm.
Life360 - Family and Senior Locator
Even if there is no disease involved, it is better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, it is advisable to install an app that serve as locator to locate the position of the elderly, especially when leaving home. This app shows the position in real time on a map viewer.
Help Me Mobile
And if there is an emergency, either due to an unfortunate fall or disorientation, we have this app for emergency calls. We add the most important numbers such as those of the closest relatives or the police, the app registers them and you just have to push a big red button to start calling all those numbers.
Moovit
One of the apps for the elderly that enhance their autonomy when traveling on the street, especially in cities. It shows all the urban bus lines and suburban trains in a very graphical way. If this person is still in shape, there are also options to rent bikes.
Radio FM Spain
We already know that older people, by tradition, tend to use radios a lot. It was their source of information and entertainment in their time, so there is no reason why they should not continue to enjoy this means of communication. Offers in a very simple interface all stations in Spain, both the most popular and those that are not so popular.
Medisafe: Reminder medications for the elderly
A mobile application prepared to manage medications and avoid forgetting to take them. With a few simple steps we can add various medications, receive reminders and alarms to take the pills. We may even receive reminders to go to the pharmacy to buy medications.
Diabetes: Blood Sugar Tracker
It helps to monitor the amounts of sugar in the blood, in the event that an elderly person suffers from diabetes or simply to control glucose levels. It allows you to control aspects such as diet, the sport performed and if you are taking the insulin agreed in the treatment.
Senior Match
Love has no borders, and neither does age. We are used to seeing dating apps on the Play Store that are very focused on young people, while there is no room for the elderly population. This time we have a platform only intended for people aged 50 and up, so it can be a good opportunity to meet the other better half.
