10 Must-Have Apps For Seniors

Download these today to make your life a little easier.

- Alix Langone

NOT SO LONG AGO, technology aimed at older adults was all function, no form. But those days are gone, and today grownups enjoy the same sleek and useful devices as everyone else—you can play your favorite tunes, calculate your retirement readiness, and monitor your blood pressure, all in the palm of your hand.

Around 42% of Americans age 65 and older used smartphones and almost 70% were using the Internet as of 2017, according to the Pew Research Center; those numbers are only going up. As retirees continue to integrate technology into their lives at a faster and faster pace, it’s good to know how to make the most of your gadgetry, whether you have an iPhone, an iPad, or an Android device.

Here at MONEY, we’ve rounded up the best free apps for older adults and caretakers to download. If you’re up for a splurge, consider buying an Apple Watch and using these apps on it. The latest model has a heart monitor and other medical capabilities. Plus, if you fall and can’t reach your cell phone, you’ll still be able to call for help.

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This popular food app offers a little bit of everything—more than 35,000 recipes, cooking videos, a seasonal ingredients locator that will show you what foods are available at farms near you, and much more. You can even import recipes directly into a shopping list within the app. It also includes peer reviews so you can see feedback from those at your skill level. Available for iPhone and Android.

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