This is a sponsored post for Verizon. All opinions are my own. In this day and age, we need to use every tool at our disposal to help us stay safe with these 3 best safety apps for Boomers. Up until I attended the Verizon 55 Plus Boomer Workshop, I still did not have a passcode on my phone! I never keep and financial information on there so it seemed like an added hassle. Don’t worry, there is one now! With as much as I travel, it had me thinking, which apps are the best apps for safety!
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Safety App for Silent Beacon
With the Silent Beacon Safety App, you can alert family members or emergency services including 911.
- Send your GPS location in real-time.
- Call your emergency contact.
- Send multiple people messages.
- Email your contacts with your location.
- Select a passcode for added protection.
There is a free and premium version for more options and added features. This app at the time of the article has a 4.5 rating on Google Play Store.
Family Locator – Life 360
Sadly, last year, there was a woman who wandered away from her families business and was never found again. On my last trip to the grocery store I lost my husband, forget about if we are at an amusement park or on a cruise ship! I walked around and around and he kept evading me! With this app, I could have found him in aisle 7 and watched where he walked from there. Whether you are a senior or have kids, this app is a great tool to keep track of everyone.
With Life 360 you can:
- Create your own private groups.
- Chat with circles of loved ones or teammates in Family Locator for free.
- View the real-time location of circle members on a private map that is only visible to your circle.
- See the location of lost or stolen phones
- Works with both Android and I Phones.
This app has a 4.5 rating on Google Play Store.
Panic Alarm
If you are going to an unsafe area then you will want a safety app like this on your phone. You can keep the icon on your home screen and if press on the icon a high pitched alarm will alert everyone nearby.
- One-click alarm button for threatening situations
This app has a 4.0 rating on Google Play Store
Reliable Service with Verizon
Having great cell phone service at an affordable price is the key to any app working to keep you safe! When I travel, I need to know that I have the best cell service to follow maps and other apps. Saving money with Verizon makes it even sweeter if you are over 55! You can see if you qualify for the Verizon 55 Plus program and start saving now!
Plan Details:
$60 for one line and $80 for two lines plus all of these features!
- Unlimited 4G LTE Data
- Unlimited Talk & Text
- DVD-Quality Streaming
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot (600 Kbps)
- Verizon Up Rewards
- Mexico & Canada Included
These 3 best safety apps for Boomers will help to keep you and your loved ones protected and Verizon will make sure they work with reliable service.
You can also check out our article to see the best mobile apps for Baby Boomers.
46 responses to “3 Best Mobile Safety Apps for Boomers Today!”
Terrific post-Tricia! I’m not a traveller but this is such great info for people who are!
Thank you, Darlene!
Oh, I’m happy to hear that this is with Verizon. These are apps I never knew existed, but am glad you shared them. This will be good to keep in the back of my head.
Thanks, Tina! Glad I could help!
These are great. I had no idea they existed. I think they could also be used for those suffering from mental illness in a crisis situation. I did share this with our coordinator so that we can share this with some of our more vulnerable clients.
We lose a lot of seniors in FL and if they have their phone they can be found!
These are some great apps. I use Life 360 with my kids. 🙂 I have never heard of the other two. Thanks for sharing.
Good to know Life 360 is popular! Thanks Heather!
These are great Apps as I myself am over 50 and my parents are getting up in age. I like the 360 which would help me know where my daughters are as they are both single and I can keep track of them.
It is perfect for the whole family!
I didn’t know most of these existed, it seems like such a good way to make sure everyone in your family is safe!
Absolutely, I am glad they might help!
I have used Life 360, allthough my kids are pretty young it will be used when they are older and have phones for sure
Awesome! Thanks, Nicole!
Very interesting! I am definitely in the over 55 class so I need to look into this. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome Shirley!
Oh my gosh! I love these app ideas! I think this list can possibly save someone’s life! Kuddos!
Absolutely! Thank you Laura!
These are such great tools! I’ll be looking into these further for sure!
Awesome, thanks Kendra!
What great apps! I did not know that these existed. Thanks for sharing!
THanks, Lina. Glad I could help!
I am a true Verizon fan. I’m over 55, but I still have 3 teens using phones on my plan. Someday, I may be a “senior.”
Lol I hear you Karla! Many are in that situation!
These sound like great apps! I will look into them more; safety when traveling is especially important!
Absolutely! Thanks Stacey!
These are all really great tips! Not just for seniors but for everyone!
Absolutely! Thanks, Lisa!
I have not heard of any of these. Thank you for outlining all they offer.
Thank you Angela!
This is very interesting, thank you for sharing! I’ve also retweeted it while thinking of my mom and aunt who love travel and very often go on solo trips. #safetymatters
Awesome! Thanks, Alexandra!
This is a great way to make everyone aware of the things that can help!
Thanks, Haley!
Wow I had not heard about these apps! in today’s world safety should be our first concern! Thank you for sharing these I am going to check them out!
I agree! Thanks Holly!
Interesting apps! I had not heard of these before & definitely see the benefits.
Thanks Suzan!
Awesome apps! I also have a personal alarm on my purse…pull a string and a high pitch alarm sounds! It would be good to have both just in case I can’t get to one!
Great idea Joanne!
These are all great tips and advice.
Thank you April!
These are some great safety apps. I wasn’t aware of the Panic Alarm, I am downloading this app ASAP.
Thank you, Lisa! Let me know how you like it!
our family uses Life 360. It’s such a great app. My dad loves using it and none of us feel like we are being tracked.
Awesome Shelley! I am looking forward to using it myself!