Smartphones are no longer just telephones. They are little everyday helpers that support us in many areas of life. And that's thanks to the many apps that are available today. Among them are a number of applications that we particularly recommend for senior citizens, as they can make their everyday lives much easier: Apps can remind you to take your medication, promote mental and physical fitness, maintain contact with family and ensure greater independence. We present seven applications that seniors should definitely try out:
1. Keep track of your medication
Anyone who has to take medication regularly knows how easy it is to forget a dose or mix up the times. Practical reminder apps help you keep track of things. One example is the Medisafe Alarm app. It reliably reminds you when to take your medication, displays dosages and can also notify relatives if a dose has been missed. This allows senior citizens to keep track of their medication at all times.
2. Safety in an emergency
Every smartphone should have an emergency app. It can save lives in an emergency. Such apps allow you to call for help at the touch of a button and transmit your location. In Austria, the 144 emergency app from the Red Cross is particularly recommended. With just one tap, an emergency call is sent to the rescue control centre, your location is automatically forwarded and valuable time is saved. The app is free and particularly easy to use.
3. Find the nearest pharmacy
Whether at home or on the go, a pharmacy finder lets you know immediately which pharmacies are open nearby. These apps not only show opening hours, but also telephone numbers and emergency services. In Austria, for example, Aposcout offers a reliable overview of all pharmacies, including navigation to their locations.
4. Communicate easily with family and friends
Especially in old age, contact with family and friends is particularly important. Communication apps make this easier than ever. One application that has been developed specifically for senior citizens is Baloodo. It offers a particularly simple user interface for sending messages, making calls and sharing photos. Relatives can provide external support, for example with setting up or managing the app. This allows you to stay in touch with your loved ones completely securely and easily. Our next app recommendation is designed to help with exactly that.
5. Stay connected with your favourite people
For most senior citizens, direct contact with their loved ones is naturally the most important thing. Messenger apps make communication particularly easy, whether by text message, voice call or video chat. One of the best-known and most widely used applications is WhatsApp. It has the advantage that almost everyone in the family already uses it. This allows seniors to easily stay in touch with their children, grandchildren and friends, exchange photos and videos, or send voice messages. Unlike apps specifically designed for seniors, such as Baloodo, WhatsApp is aimed at all age groups. So anyone who has a little practice using a smartphone can benefit from its wide reach among family and friends.
6. Stay mentally fit
Just like the body, the brain needs regular training to stay fit. Memory training apps are designed to strengthen concentration and memory skills with the help of playful exercises. One of the best-known applications in this field is NeuroNation. It customises the exercises and helps senior citizens to improve their memory day by day.
7. Easy to use for a better overview
To make smartphones easier for seniors to use, there are special applications that provide a larger, clearer and more readable display. BIG Launcher is an app that specialises in exactly that: large icons, clear fonts and simple menu navigation ensure that seniors can quickly find all the important functions – without any complicated settings.
Your smartphone as an everyday companion
With the right apps, a smartphone becomes much more than just a means of communication for senior citizens. It promotes mental fitness, everyday safety, health and contact with loved ones. emporia supports you in using modern technology easily and safely – so that you can use your smartphone with joy and confidence in everyday life.
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