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5 useful apps every senior should download
Do you have seniors in your life who don’t take full advantage of their smartphones? It’s pretty standard since not everyone grew up with these technological wonders. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.
We’re here to fix that. If you or someone you know is trying to live a more active lifestyle, love senior-only deals or just need a way to keep your prescriptions in order, there are tons of apps and tools to capitalize on.
These five free apps for seniors leave nothing to be desired. Keep reading for a more convenient and fulfilling way to live, right from your mobile device.
1. GoodRx
Our sponsor, GoodRx, lets you compare prescription prices between locations. Say hello to affordable prescription prices that you can find right from an app on your smartphone.
Unlike many online databases, GoodRx is super easy to navigate. Just head to the search bar and enter your location and medication. Then, you’ll see all the pharmacies where you can score a good deal.
You can save up to 80% off your prescriptions with GoodRx. Plus, you can find discounts for medicines at over 70,000 pharmacies, like CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Vons and Walmart. The free GoodRx app is available for iOS and Android.
2. Medisafe Pill & Med Reminder
The Medisafe app is more than just a glorified pill sorter, although it’s perfectly functional as a pill reminder in its own right. Assign each medication in your prescribed routine a time and a day of the week, if applicable. Never forget your most important pills again.
Blood pressure medications recalled - Check your cabinets now
Regulating your blood pressure is vital to your health, and many products are available for it. But if you use Irbesartan or Hydrochlorothiazide from Lupin Pharmaceuticals, keep reading.
The company has issued a voluntary recall of several batches, which may contain high levels of a substance that may cause cancer. Lupin says there are currently no reports of illnesses related to the recall.
60% reduced risk
Of Alzheimer’s disease for regular caffeine drinkers. The sweet spot for most is no more than four cups a day (around 400 mg of caffeine), but cut that to two cups if you have high blood pressure. Fascinating read here.