10 Must-Have iPad Apps for Seniors

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I would like to mention that Jumbo Contacts is a great address book app that lets you look at your contacts without needing to put on your reading glasses.

Hash of MD 1:40AM April 03, 2013

YOURLifeChoices website has just released the first iPhone App in Australia for the older consumer. You can check it out at http://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/technology/app

Drew 11:17PM December 06, 2012

I been shooting video for 50 yrs and I think seniors and shut ins need to be taken out which I like to do with my relaxation nature videos. Go to youtube and enter shoreroadmac and take a look. Thank you Doug

Doug MacCormack of WA 2:09AM June 15, 2012

Just so you all know, that Apps for All site appears to be a scam. Each app they advertise is just a list of more apps.

Jen of CO 12:46PM June 05, 2012

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Set in the night40's with old time illustrations,Vinny vs the Curse of the Incas will develop your Spatial Memory, Sequence Memory, and Set Memory. A great aid and fun for seniors
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vinny-vs-the-curse-of-the-incas/id426014588?mt=8&uo=4

elizabeth Shoats of NM 6:05AM April 06, 2011

I think Seniors will use the iPad a lot soon.
I will use it to monitor my solar panels online when outside. See my blog for more information at dansolar.wordpress.com or dansolar1.wordpress.com.
I get my new iPad in a few days. I got it for going solar = cool huh?

dan of CA 9:11PM November 08, 2010

You need access to a computer and I-tunes in order to update your iPad. Yes, apps can be updated via the iPad but not your systems OS update. So in reality, the iPad is more like a laptop for traveling. I use mine pretty much constantly both at home and away. Seniors who have never used a computer won't want a iPad. However, if they are interested in an electronic reader, I would recommend a Kindle or other such e-reader.
As for the comment about the iPad being old enough for the unlimited plan, that is true as long as you have kept it active before June. Frankly the 2 GB for $25 is plenty for me when away from home for an extended length of time.

Joyce of OR 1:55PM November 08, 2010