Living in the digital age does come with its perks. The internet and technology, in general, have made our lives a whole lot more convenient. From providing information at the snap of our fingers to becoming virtual assistants, technology is arguably beneficial. This goes the same for your loved ones as well. Mobile apps are applications that run on your phone, tablet, watch, or any other digital device. Listed below are some of the best apps for the elderly, all of which could improve their quality of life.
Pillboxie
Created by Jared Sinclair, Pillboxie is a medication reminder and manager that was created to help people keep track of their medication routine. The app is highly trusted by both doctors and patients and features an engaging design that involves grouping pills into individual pillboxes, hence its name. Since it reminds users to take their medication, this is the perfect app for your loved ones if they’re suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or any other memory-related illnesses.
Instant Heart Rate: HR Monitor
This app, which is offered for free on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, is trusted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco. All your loved ones need to do is placed their index finger on the phone’s camera, and their pulse will be measured. How the heart rate is tracked is through an advanced algorithm. Other features that the app provides are pulse waveform graphs, a real-time PPG graph, and a heart rate calculator. What’s more, it’s supported by Apple Health App, which works best if your loved ones own an Apple Watch.
Lumosity: Brain Training
Lumosity makes cognitive training fun by offering interactive educational programs. This app is considered one of the best of its kind in improving the brain health of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The 30 games featured are programmed based on scientific research to boost the user’s problem-solving, attention, memory, and speed skills. While the app is free for download, upgrading to a premium version costs $11.99 per month or $59.99 for one year.
Life360
Released in 2008, Life360 provides ease of mind for families. Through a number of smart features, you can keep track of your loved ones’ location and safety whenever and wherever. As they leave the house, you’ll be instantly notified. The app currently has two plans in place: one for free, which has up to two place alerts, and a Premium at $4.17 per month. The premium version has unlimited place alerts and 30 days of location history.
WhatsApp shouldn’t just be a must-have for your loved ones, but for everyone as well. There are more than 1.5 billion WhatsApp users around the world, and it’s no wonder why. Firstly, the app is available both on mobile and desktop. Secondly, their free calling service can be made worldwide. Thirdly and most importantly for your loved ones, they have a voice messaging option that allows users to communicate without even typing on their phone.
