Maybe you received a new smartphone or tablet as a holiday gift? Or you bought one for your older parents? Do you or they understand how to use it and what “apps” to download onto the device? As a starter, you can always revert to some old-fashioned hardcopy books, such as iPhone For Seniors For Dummies or iPad For Seniors For Dummies (don’t be embarrassed by the titles- these books are really helpful!). Or you may want to take a look here to find out about basic but valuable features you now have at your fingertips!

Once you understand the basics of the device, you can download some apps that help with essential daily functions- managing your medications or magnifying what you’re reading or even ideas about cooking or senior discounts. For a good roundup of some basic, valuable and free apps, take a look at this recent post from Money Magazine.

For more advanced apps that can help you with fitness or food, check out this new list of the best 41 health and fitness apps from The Greatist.

And if you’re not too overwhelmed with this new technology, and your appetite has been stimulated for more new tech devices, then you need to read Lifewire’s Best Tech Gifts For Seniors for 2019!