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AARP Now
Price: Requires AARP Digital MembershipDescription:AARP Now provides members with easy access to relevant news and stories, community events and activities, and nearby member benefits.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4.5Overall Rating:Overall Rating4Helps with:
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Decreasing social isolation
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AbleTo
Price: Free + Health Insurance/Employer CoverageDescription:Sanvello transitioned to Self Care by AbleTo on January 1, 2023. AbleTo includes many of the same features and benefits as the Sanvello app including clinically validated tools to relieve symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression so you can feel better. View the flyer for more information about AbleTo.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use3.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4Overall Rating:Overall Rating3.5Helps with:
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Dealing with stress
- Decreasing social isolation
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Be My Eyes
Price: FreeDescription:Connects people needing sighted support with volunteers and companies through live video and artificial intelligence. Be My Eyes helps make the world more accessible to people who are blind or have a low level of vision.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4Overall Rating:Overall Rating4.5Helps with:
- Finding health resources and information
- Decreasing social isolation
- Ensuring loved one’s safety
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connect2affect
Price: Free WebsiteDescription:Strong social connections are important for physical and mental well-being. Find your connections through connect2affect’s directory to find programs and services near you.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?5Overall Rating:Overall Rating4.5Helps with:
- Navigating community services
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Dealing with stress
- Decreasing social isolation
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Facebook
Price: FreeDescription:Facebook provides a social networking platform to connect with friends, family and people who share similar interests. Communicate privately, watch your favorite content, or just spend time with your community.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4.5Overall Rating:Overall Rating4Helps with:
- Navigating community services
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Decreasing social isolation
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hoopla
Price: FreeDescription:Discover limitless entertainment and knowledge with hoopla Digital. Access audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, TV, and more. Read, listen, and watch 24/7 without ads or late fees, free with your library card!
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4Overall Rating:Overall Rating4Helps with:
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Decreasing social isolation
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Next Avenue
Price: Free WebsiteDescription:On Next Avenue you can find news, advice, information, conversations and stories on issues that matter most as we age.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4.5Overall Rating:Overall Rating4.5Helps with:
- Navigating community services
- Managing competing caregiver demands
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Dealing with stress
- Decreasing social isolation
- Ensuring loved one’s safety
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SilverSneakers GO
Price: FreeDescription:SilverSneakers GO makes it easy for you to get fit, stay active, and develop healthy exercise habits while connecting with other fitness enthusiasts.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4.5Overall Rating:Overall Rating4Helps with:
- Navigating community services
- Managing competing caregiver demands
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Dealing with stress
- Decreasing social isolation
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Senior Planet
Price: FreeDescription:Senior Planet from provides a learning community with classes, articles, videos, and activities to help older adults learn new skills, save money, exercise, and make new friends. Programs are designed around five impact areas: financial security, social engagement, creative expression, health and wellness, and civic participation.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4.5Overall Rating:Overall Rating4Helps with:
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Decreasing social isolation
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Podcast App
Price: FreeDescription:Explore a wide array of podcasts on topics of interest. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned podcast listener, everything you need to get settled in is at your fingertips.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?4Overall Rating:Overall Rating4Helps with:
- Finding health resources and information
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Dealing with stress
- Decreasing social isolation
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Words With Friends
Price: FreeDescription:Words With Friends is a word game where players take turns building words in a crossword-puzzle style manner, similar to other classic board games. It’s easy to learn, can help strengthen vocabulary, and provides mentally stimulating and entertaining brain puzzles.
Review ResultsEase of Use:Ease of Use4.5Recommend to Others?Recommend to Others?3.5Overall Rating:Overall Rating3.5Helps with:
- Promoting caregiver self-care
- Dealing with stress
- Decreasing social isolation