1. iPhone Tips for Seniors: If you’re looking for an easy-to-use smartphone, the iPhone is the perfect choice. However, certain mobile interfaces can be difficult to use technically. Our staff at Seasons Retirement Villages can help residents with their needs, so they can get the most out of their iPhone. Here are some tips to help you get started:
  • Make sure your phone is properly charged: Older people often rely on battery life to make decisions about their day-to-day lives. Charging your phone regularly will help ensure that your device is always ready to go.
  1. Use a compatible app: Certain apps are better suited for older people than others. For example, aARP’s App offers features that are specifically designed for seniors, like personalized advice and discounts on health care services.
  2. Use voice commands: If you have trouble using your touchscreen or don’t want to take the time to learn how to use your phone’s buttons and menus, voice commands may be a better option for you. For example, if you need to turn off your lights in your room, say “turn off light” instead of “turn off switch.”
  3. Get used to using different types of screens: When starting out with an iPhone, it may be helpful to try out different types of screens - like a landscape or portrait orientation - so that you get used to how the phone looks on different devices.

iPhone Tips for Seniors

Increase the font size for better readability

To increase the typically little language that appears in iPhone menus and messages, you can use a tweak called “Larger Text.”

If you’re using an iPhone, tap on “Larger Accessibility Sizes” to see the text in a larger size.

Teach them to use Siri

  1. Open the “Siri” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap on the “Home” button at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap on “Settings.”
  4. Under “General,” tap on “Accessibility.”
  5. Tap on “VoiceOver.” Tap on “Enable Siri.” Now, you can use Siri to do things like make calls, get your daily news read aloud, and obtain answers to any inquiries by being taught how to use it. To make Siri respond to commands at anytime, follow these steps:
  6. Open the “Siri” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  7. Tap on the microphone icon in the top left corner of the screen (if it’s not already open). You’ll see a blue dot next to it that will change color when Siri is listening for your command (it will be green when it’s ready). ..

This will launch the Siri setup page, which will ask the user to utter a few commands so that Siri can get to know them and understand their voice. The elderly person should do this under your supervision so they can learn which orders Siri can interpret.

Enable the “Spoken Content” option

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on General.
  3. Under Accessibility, tap on VoiceOver.
  4. In the VoiceOver settings, you will see a toggle for “Spoken Content” under the “Speech” section. To enable it, tap on the switch to turn it on. ..

Settings on the iPhone are a great place to find and change your preferences for the device.

Tap “Speak Screen” to enable it

Sliding a slider located at the bottom of the same screen allows the iPhone to read everything on the screen aloud. To use this feature, slide your finger down from the top of the screen. If you need to explain how to use this motion, please provide written instructions.

Make the ringing louder on the iPhone

  1. Open the Settings app and select the General tab.
  2. Scroll down to the Ringer section and change the ringer level to loud.
  3. Close the Settings app and your iPhone will now have a louder ringer than before.

The more you move the slider to the right, the louder the phone will ring. You can also change the iPhone’s ringtone to something different, if needed, under the “Ringtone” option.

Set up “Emergency SOS” and teach them how it works

  1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to the bottom to find the Emergency SOS section.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Emergency SOS section and press and hold one of the volume buttons on your iPhone 8 or later for two seconds to activate it.
  3. If you are using an iPhone 6 or earlier, press and hold one of the power buttons for two seconds to activate it.
  4. If you are using an iPhone 7 or later, press and hold one of the volume buttons for two seconds to activate it.

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Set up “Find my iPhone”

  1. Open the Settings app and tap on the General tab.
  2. Scroll down and select “Find my iPhone” from the list of options.
  3. Toggle the feature on to be active.

This feature allows you to use the “Find My” app on your own iPhone to track this one’s location, even if you and the senior person are in the same Family Sharing group or using the same Apple ID.

Final Words

If you’re a senior citizen looking for an iPhone, the iPhone is a great option. There are several ways to make it easier for seniors to use, if they’re not happy with how it comes out of the box. ..