Table 2.
Applications to Support Socially Isolated Older Adults.
| Category | Application | Cost | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Networking | Skype | Free to download | Individual or group phone/video calls |
| Social Networking | FaceTime | Free w/Apple products | Phone and video calling |
| Telehealth | Teladoc | Free to download; Telehealth services depend on insurance | Connect to a doctor by phone; Available 24/7 |
| Telehealth | Doctor on Demand | Free to download; Telehealth services depend on insurance | Face-to-face digital connection with a doctor through video |
| Prescription Management | GoodRx | Free to download; Membership fee | Finds Rx discounts and coupons |
| Prescription Management | Medisafe Management | Free to download; Membership fee | Provides medication reminders; Drug interaction warnings |
| Cognitive Impairment | Be My Eyes | Free to download | Connects visually impaired for help with tasks |
| Cognitive Impairment | Glide Live Video | Free to download; Subscription fee | On-demand communication with sign language and visuals |
| Health/ Fitness |
Calm | Free to download; Subscription fee | Mindfulness and meditation to reduce stress |
| Health/ Fitness |
Headspace | Free to download; Subscription fee | Relaxation app with meditation techniques |
| Health/ Fitness |
MyFitnessPal | Free | Online diet and exercise tracker |