Favorite Apps: SRC Explorers
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from: Longevity Explorers | Saratoga Retirement Community
Discussion Summary
Saratoga Retirement Community explorers name and discuss their favorite apps. Some may surprise readers, while others are "Tried and True":
Entertainment:
- IMDB (Internet Movie Database)
- You Tube
Meditation:
- Calm - music and nature sounds
- Alexa (for voice connection to the Internet) to listen to music or natural sounds
Social connections and visitation:
- "Bubble" - a virtual social visit app
- What's App
- Secret Santa App
Money and banking:
- Currency - money conversion tables for foreign travel
- Online Banking apps
Games:
- Zoom for playing Bridge, and Poker
Transportation and Food Delivery:
- Instacart grocery and other shopping
- Door Dash, Grub Hub, and Uber Eats for groceries and prepared food delivery
Conclusion:
The wide variety of uses tends to reflect the popularity of apps among this demographic.
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