Here is an article that is not about any of the “normal” topics of this newsletter: genealogy, history, current affairs, DNA, and related topics. However, I suspect it will be of interest to many readers of this newsletter.

The iPhone’s ease of use makes it a great choice for older folks who want a smartphone, and there are plenty of options to make iOS easier to use and more accessible. Whether you’re setting up a phone for your great uncle (or you’re the great uncle!) we have a pile of great tips to share.

1. Consider Enabling Assistive Access 

Assistive Access is a feature introduced in iOS 17 that greatly simplifies the iOS experience. While designed for people with cognitive disabilities, it’s also a good choice for seniors who only need to use the essential functions of their devices.

A trusted person can set up Assistive Access to show only the apps that their loved one needs, which then run in a simplified format. This might be too drastic a step for tech-savvy seniors, but it’s worth a look if the user doesn’t want to be overwhelmed with apps and menus they won’t use anyway.

See our guide to Assistive Access on iPhone to learn more.

2. Use Display Zoom

You can read much more in an article by Ben Stegner published in the makeuseof.com web site at: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/iphone-for-seniors-tweaks/.