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It\u2019s very usual that older people in the family ask for help when using the iPhone<\/strong>. Besides the WhatsApp and social networks app<\/a>, there are other software tools that improve their daily life. You can help older people make the most out of the iPhone by installing some of the apps in this article.<\/p>\n

The idea is to install iPhone apps<\/strong> that can be very useful for older people. Like Medicine Reminder or the interesting FM Radio. The apps in this list are easy to understand, free and developed for specific purposes that older people will find interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Medicine<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Medicine Reminder apps for older people in iPhone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people use iPhone to establish different alarms<\/strong>. And older people can make use of the iPhone as a Medicine Reminder with this app. It\u2019s a great way to set alarms and receive notifications when having to take a medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medicine Reminder<\/a> is a free app that you can set to create a schedule for each medicine. You can also set alarms and identify quantity of each medicine. It\u2019s very easy to use and you can keep track of all the drugs you take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"FM<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FM Radio: Listen live<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Older people still listen to the radio. And as the iPhone doesn\u2019t include a FM radio, the best alternative is to install this app. It is a FM Radio<\/a><\/strong> that you can use through third party services. It includes all the local stations and it allows to use the iPhone normally while listening your favorite programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"AccuWeather<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AccuWeather the best iPhone app for weather issues and older people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the classic apps you should always install<\/strong> in your older people iPhone. It\u2019s one of the most precise apps when dealing with weather reports. You can check real time weather<\/a> and see other information such as precipitations by the hour, air quality and other reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Improve<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Easierphone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iOS interface gets even easier with Easierphone<\/a><\/strong>. This app is great for older people as it makes your iPhone look simpler. When installed, you see the icons bigger and you only have the options to make a phone call, see the calendar, write notes or create a reminder. You can still navigate the settings normally to open the rest of the apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Older<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Life360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another older people app<\/a> you should consider for your mobile phone. It is a GPS app that allows certain people to know your location all the time<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great tool in order to prevent accidents and get help faster when you are old.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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