5 interesting apps for seniors

In our social media savvy and smartphonetotting world seniors have kept with the times Taking center stage a 62yearold spirited Dancing Dadi has become an online sensation with her Bollywoodthemed routines In addition to music and dance there are a number of hobbies that appeal to seniors We have curated a list of five mobile apps to keep them engaged and help them further their myriad hobbies from gardening to readingPlanting somethingGardening is another hobby that many turned to during the lockdown However the calming activity has been preferred by seniors for long Whether you are an avid gardener or just looking to dive in the Garden Answers app comes in handy The cuttingedge app lets users identify plants from mobile devices All one needs to do is snap a photo the app compares the picture to those in its database and helps identify the plant alongside sharing helpful care tips Users can also chat with experts and gain information about a range of gardening topics from pests to diseasesFor the love of cookingWhile many of us took to cooking during the lockdown it gave many home cooks a chance to explore and experiment with different flavours and cuisines The Tarla Dalal Recipe app has a repository of over 17000 recipes that spans all kinds of recipes Indian PanAsian Mexican and much more With over 600 recipe videos trying out a new dish isnrsquot daunting anymore Users can browse via cuisine or sub categories such as lsquono oilrsquo lsquosnacksrsquo lsquodiabeticrsquo and more The easy to navigate app fit for experts as well as amateurs also allows users to share recipes via whatsappMeditate away2020 has taken its toll on mental health especially in the case of seniors who are at highrisk In times as confusing and scary as these meditation can help people deal with stress and anxiety Letrsquos Meditateis an easytouse app that aims to relieve anxiety and aid calmness via guided meditations Users can select from a curated list of tracks that are focussed on distinct areas including anxiety sleep healing body scan and more We know meditation can be tough at first which is why they have guided meditation tracks for as less as five minutes to start offReading Reading is arguably one of the best hobbies to cultivate With ereaders taking over readers have access to thousands of titles from the comfort of their homes With deliveries being interrupted theKindleapp became an excellent solution Among the most wellknown ereading apps the app offers a wide range of reading material books newspapers and magazines Users donrsquot need aKindledevice any iOS or Android smartphone will doEveryday ritualsCrosswords have been a part of our lives since forever The act of tackling prompts and managing to finish one is a cherished experience for most The New York Times crossword app is among the best crossword apps out there with its no WiFi feature that allows users to play offline Users get access to daily puzzles that they can work on anytime and from anywhere For those who prefer quick and simple crosswords the freeforall Mini crossword is a short one that can be completed within a few minutesCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news