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hile many app developers have focused on meeting the needs of young people and millennials, there is an emerging need to create useful apps for the elderly and those living with various kinds of disabilities. The following are some excellent apps that can increase independence and quality of life. WebMd Do you have questions about your health or the health of a loved one? WebMD is an excellent app that can be carried around on your phone and accessed at any time. Users can browse through in-depth information about
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over 5,000 different illnesses. This information includes causes, symptoms and possible treatments for each illness. The app also has a medication checklist that keeps track of medications being taken by particular individuals within your family. This is an especially good feature for seniors who are suffering from multiple ailments. Silver Surf Silver Surf is an app that keeps track of events of interest to seniors. It is organized by categories, including entertainment, health, legal and financial. This app gives quick access to information related to medical concerns, health-related regulations and changes that
may affect senior citizens, and useful government programs specifically for seniors, such as tax breaks. Silver Surf also has a large database of helpful resources, including discounts at restaurants across the U.S. and Canada.
CleverMind This app was created by the makers of Silver Surf and WebMD for seniors with memory problems. Users can take practice tests to improve their brain functions. It is also able to help users learn how to remember new information, recall information more effectively and keep track of a busy schedule with reminders. This app is relatively young compared to its competition, but it has already been awarded
