Apps That Are Actually Helpful for Older Adults

As an increasing number of older adults adopt smartphones, application developers have endeavored to meet their unique needs and challenges, reports KSL.com . Notable apps include SuperVision + Magnifier, which helps seniors who misplace their glasses, using the smartphone camera to zoom in on books, images, and more and stabilize images if the user's hand shakes. The free Be My Eyes app lets volunteers help vision-impaired individuals navigate the world, with users able to live video chat with one of two million volunteers and request help reading menus, using public transit, and shopping. Memory aid apps include Follow My Car, which calculates where a car is located, as well as the shortest path to the vehicle. Another memory aid is LastPass, a password manager that saves and shares passwords across devices and browsers. Medical apps include WebMD, a companion app to the popular website that features a symptom checker, information about prescription drugs, and more.