iPhone, BlackBerry & Droid Apps for Seniors

If you own a “smart phone”, then you probably enjoy downloading new mobile apps. In our estate planning and elder law practice, we counsel many families seeking practical, as well as legal, advice about medical care, housing and a host of other issues affecting seniors.

So, we thought you might be interested in hearing about some of the “seniors” apps we’ve come across for iPhone, Droid and BlackBerry. Most of them are free or low cost.

We hope you find an app that’s helpful for your situation.

• Elder411
o Provides 500 pieces of caregiving advice based on Dr. Marion Somers’ experience as a geriatric care manager for over thirty-five years
o Presented in a multimedia fashion that provides answers to your senior caregiving questions
o iPhone ($1.99)
o For more information, visit www.elder411.net.

• Elder911
o A personal crisis management guide created by Dr. Marion Somers that provides information about dealing with a loved one’s medical emergency
o Designed for a crisis situation involving care for aging relatives
o iPhone ($0.99)
o For more information, visit www.elder411.net.

• CareConnector
o Helps keep track of personal medical information for multiple people
o Provides access to a network of caregivers on the Message Board feature
o iPhone (Free)
o For more information, visit www.strengthforcaring.com/careconnector/index.html.

• iPills
o Tracks the medications you need to take, and the time intervals for each one
o Keeps a record of pills you’ve taken, and any medications that you missed
o iPhone (Free)
o For more information, visit www.iliumsoft.com/site/iphone/products_ipills.php.

• Polka Health
o Tracks your personal health issues, such as diet, fitness, blood pressure and health conditions
o You can store, track, and communicate critical health information to your team of doctors or your family
o iPhone ($0.99)
o For more information, visit www.polka.com.

• I.C.E. – In Case of Emergency
o Allows you to put your name, important medical information, and three emergency contacts all on one screen
o Makes key data quickly accessible to police, firefighters or paramedics in a crisis (the ICE concept gained international attention in July 2005 after the London Terrorist Bombings)
o iPhone ($1.99); BlackBerry ($3.95); Droid ($2.99)
o For more information, visit www.ems-options.com (iPhone); www.appventive.com (Droid); www.jaredcompany.com/one_touch_emergency_info.html (Blackberry).

• Epocrates
o A resource for finding detailed information regarding medical conditions, diseases, and medications
o Also has a pill identifier and a drug interaction checker
o iPhone (Free), Droid (Free), Blackberry (Free)
o For more information, visit www.epocrates.com/?ICID=PRiPhone.

• iSeniors
o Locates the nearest senior housing facility based on your location
o Provides a map, driving directions, and contact information
o iPhone ($0.99)
o For more information, visit www.ihealthventures.com.

• Droid911
o Use this app to find the nearest police stations, hospitals, fire departments, tow trucks, gas stations, and ATM machines based on your location
o Droid ($1.30)
o For more information, visit www.appbrain.com/app/com.mansoor.app.droid911.activities.

• iMobileCare
o Gain fast and essential information about medical conditions and situations
o Serves as a mobile first aid guide to show you how to deliver aid and care during emergencies
o iPhone ($1.99); Droid; BlackBerry (Coming Soon)
o For more information, visit www.imobilecare.com.

At Baker Law Group, we enjoy assisting clients of all ages with estate planning, elder law, guardianship and estate planning issues. We especially enjoy helping seniors and their family members facing legal issues. If we can help with a situation you’re facing, just give us a call at (770) 992-4325 or email us at: info@bakerlg.com