Apple Health

Apple Health is likely already on your iPhone, and it’s one of the most important apps seniors can use. It brings health information into one place, including medications, activity, sleep, heart data, medical records, and more. If the person also has an Apple Watch, the Health app becomes even more useful because it can show additional wellness and activity data.

One of the best features for seniors is the Medical ID. This lets users add important information like allergies, medical conditions, medications, blood type, and emergency contacts. First responders can access Medical ID from the Lock Screen in an emergency, which makes it worth setting up even if the rest of the Health app isn’t used every day.

The best thing is that Apple Health also includes medication tracking, which can be useful for people who don’t want a separate medication app. You can add medications, set schedules, log when you take them, and review their history. It’s simple, free, and a good option for people who prefer keeping everything inside the Apple ecosystem, as that makes it easier to share it with loved ones.