Dive into our carefully curated list of senior-friendly apps that will ease and enhance their daily lives. Whether in need of assistance keeping track of which medications to take and when or wanting to stay in better touch with families and friends, technology can be an uncomplicated, unintimidating helper with the right applications downloaded.
Pillo Medication Reminder & Tracker
Made in consultation with healthcare professionals for integration of up-to-date research and best medication practices, Pillo offers customizable scheduling and reminders – no matter how complex your pill routines, repeats or pauses are.
There is also an adherence trend calendar so you can track your medication history, intake amounts and intake averages.
Additional features include a medication interaction checker, medication stock management, refill notifications, caregiver mode (for management of routines of dependents), data backup and privacy protection.
English Crossword Puzzle by Litera Games
While there are numerous crossword puzzles easily available and downloadable onto mobile devices, we’ve listed English Crossword Puzzle as app reviewers have noted that this is the one in which they feel the least bombarded by distracting or disruptive ads. It’s also completely free, so players won’t be bombarded by requests to purchase paid perks or upgrades.
Over 400 puzzles are provided at 4 different levels of difficulty with unlimited hints available. Plus, the screen size of the puzzles is completely adjustable, making it easier to play on any device.
Similar to traditional texting on mobile phones, WhatsApp offers streamlined texting, voice notes, audio calling and video calling over wifi and data that allows seamless use of either of the four communication methods, regardless if senders or recipients have Android or Apple devices.
It also has group chat capabilities, allowing families and friends groups to stay in touch in the same chat. Plus, all chats are encrypted end-to-end for added security.
WhatsApp also has a computer app for continued usage on desktop and laptop devices – both Windows and PC.
Moodfit
A completely free app that’s positioned as “fitness of your mood,” Moodfit helps you understand and work with the connections between your thoughts, behaviours and feelings while providing tools to create or boost self-awareness, understand what’s affecting you, target mood impacts and regulate your mental well-being.
In-app tools include a mood journal, a gratitude journal, breathwork, mindfulness audios, CBT, grounding methods, mood boosters, gentle reminders and non-medical assessments of mental health.
Utilization of this app comes highly recommended whether you want to manage your own mood and thoughts or want to use a tool in concurrence with therapy or other medical professional visits.
Old Time Radio
A throwback-style alternative to the Spotifys and Apple Musics of the world, Old Time Radio 24 offers a wide range of music and radio shows from the 1920s to the 1970s.
Classic shows include comedies, dramas and mysteries, keeping you entertained for hours with the good stuff of yesteryear.