Senior Scoop
August 5th Edition
Dear Whitemarsh Township!
Please find below community resources and some fun activities you can do from the comfort of your own home! Please share the newsletters and information with any friends or family, specifically area seniors. If they want to sign up to receive these newsletters they can e-mail us at ParksandRecreation@whitemarshtwp.org.
Best Phone Apps for Seniors!
As we move through life, technology advances alongside our age. In just the last thirty years, technology has evolved faster than most can keep up. One of those technological evolutions is the smart phone and thankfully they aren't impossible to use. What's even better is that there are a ton of applications for smart phones that can improve our day-to-day life, as well as some fun ones that can help pass the time.

Keep reading to discover some new apps that are great for you to use and enjoy. They'll help make your life easier as they'll remind you of things, keep track of things and so many others! If you aren't sure how to get the applications working well on your phone, don't hesitate to ask for help from your friends or your family!
Pillboxie

We've all seen and many have our pill organizers to help sort out our pills for the week. The only issue is many of our pills are supposed to be taken as close to the typical daily schedule as possible. That's where Pillboxie comes in! Not only can this app remind us to take our pills when we're supposed to, it can also help us keep track of which ones we've already taken!
ShopWell

Staying on track with a healthy diet is imperative to remain a strong senior. Beyond that, a healthy diet provides your brain with the food it needs for staying on top of things. The ShopWell app helps you match foods to your health needs and makes nutritious shopping lists for when you go to the grocery store!
Elevate - Brain Training

We've heard it time and time again, exercise is great for our mind, body, and soul. That includes mental exercise and Elevate Brain Training does just that. The mental exercise helps work out the brain, can improve your memory and help you avoid dementia. Elevate does this with math memory and word games that everyone can enjoy!
AARP

AARP is a phenomenal tool for seniors and the phone app makes utilizing it that much easier. You'll have constant access to your AARP card with the app, keep up to date on important news, and have access to the many special offers that come with being an AARP member.
NPR

Nowadays you don't have to watch the news all day to stay up on what's happening in the world. By downloading the NPR app, you get access to the content on the NPR website, which includes a bevy of information and categories that rival what you find in your daily newspaper.
Mindful Wellness

Try the free Daily New York Times Mini Crossword Puzzle. Check back each day for a new puzzle!
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Check out a new e-book or e-magazine by visiting our friends over at the William Jeanes Library. 
Mindful Exercises

Open the above Document and practice 6 different ways to ease your mind and body.
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Jigsaw Puzzles

Looking to do a puzzle, but don't have any? Try an online puzzle at https://www.jigsawplanet.com/
Community Resources
Whitemarsh Pharmacy is offering curbside pick up and free local delivery! Call them at 610-828-5222 for more information on fill prescriptions and ordering essential items and supplies.
The Market at Lafayette Hill is offering curbside pickup and delivery Monday-Friday.
For more information visit www.themarketoflafayettehill.com/
or call the store at 610-941-7101.
See a message from the Whitemarsh Police Department about COVID-19 related scams.

All GIANT stores will open for customers over the age of 60 from 6:00-7:00AM.
COVAID connects neighbors helping with getting groceries, picking up prescriptions, and more.
United Way of Pennsylvania Dial 211 or text your zip code to #898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
Ready MontCo is a service from Montgomery County Dept. of Public Safety. Learn more information by visiting their website.