While apps are usually marketed to a younger demographic, they can be helpful and fun for aging adults as well! Check out our top ten must-haves.
While I constantly find myself having to remind my grandkids (and my kids!) to put down their phones, I can’t argue that new technology hasn’t made some parts of our lives easier. My grandkids, too, are quick to remind me that they’re using their phones to take photos of my butter chicken “for the gram” and that they will “tag you nani!”.
I’ll admit that I absolutely cannot do without WhatsApp: it’s how I connect with everybody near and far. I also adore Instagram and Facebook, and I love that I’m able to connect with family and friends, both old and new, all across the world. I can keep track of the goings-on in my grandkid’s lives in a real-time way through the stories they post. I’m not a big sharer, but I love taking photos of the beautiful outdoor spaces here at Priya, especially our community garden and our game nights!
I’ve even learned the importance of the hashtag. Priya Living is #goals, if you ask me!
High-tech products like apps are usually marketed to a younger demographic, but that doesn’t mean they’re only for the younger cohort. Technology has become an integral part of all of our lives, and we see that here at Priya Living. Just look at all the smartphones, iPads, and tablets our neighbors carry everywhere. We’re a pretty tech-savvy lot, if we do say so ourselves!
“Apps” – or application programs for your phone – are helpful tools for everyone. I love social media apps, but they aren’t the only ones older adults should be checking out. For those of us aging consciously, some of the apps are as useful as they are fun. There are so many time-saving, helpful, and fun apps out there, and most of them are free! Here’s my top-ten list of must-haves:
