Grandpa uses a tablet (2025) - silent film

When you see your elderly loved ones during the holidays see if they struggle with daily tasks. Sometimes a small thing can be a big help.

#elderly #seniors #aging #grandparents #family #ux #accessibility #design #audiobooks

I was like, no way, despite the art and the curiosity gap hed, could the answer here be “reading books.” But it is! The hobby we are abandoning is literally *reading books*.

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Podcasts for non‑tech‑savvy, visually impaired seniors are now easier than ever.

See how to configure a podcast in Homer Audio Player. Once done by a caregiver, the senior can access and play the newest episodes with intuitive and large UI.

#elderly #lowvision #podcasts #app #aging #accessibility

Released version 1.5.0

- Show popular podcasts in search screen when there is no search phrase (shown in video).
- Fix an issue with playback after reaching the end and rewinding.

#tech #seniors #audioplayer #podcastplayer

Less than a week until the first issue of the Inclusive Android Apps newsletter!

The response to the newsletter has been amazing, and I am so excited about it. I already have so many different ideas for the upcoming issues, and just can't wait to launch them! Did I already say I'm excited?

Version 1.4.7 released
- Improved UI for adding new content.

It should make it easier for new users to setup the app.

#androidapp #audiobooks #podcasts #elderly #seniors

Absolutely simple radio and MP3 player for elderly users.

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Design for seniors: avoid quick actions.

Players only go to the previous track when already very close to the beginning of the current one.
Older users tend to wait for confirmation of every action therefore they don't operate this fast.

Homer now has 10s threshold to accommodate slower users.

Version 1.4.6 released.

- Improved rewind buttons.
- Added a switch to temporarily disable kiosk mode.

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Designing for seniors: better grip.

Hand functions deteriorate with age, often making it harder to hold things without a large grip area.
Homer Audio Player allows adding screen margins to increase the area to hold.

#elderly #seniors #aging #accessibility #uxdesign #elderlycare #technology

I created Homer for my grandmother as her eyesight was deteriorating. Existing players were to complex for her.

She's been using a tablet with Homer for years now. I can update audiobooks remotely via G. Drive and podcasts provide fresh content every day.

#seniors #elderly #accessibility #uxdesign

New release: 1.4.4
👉Newly added books and podcast episodes are indicated by adding "New" to the title. You can configure this in text-to-speech settings.

It's a small improvement but grandma (aka user #1) loves it.

Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studio4plus.homerplayer2

Audio player for elderly. In 10 seconds.

#eldercare #seniors #aging #podcasts #audiobooks #sightloss #tech #android #indiedev

Convert an old Android tablet into an audio device for visually impaired seniors:

- simple, large UI,
- minimal set of features,
- audiobooks and podcasts.

Homer Audio Player: homeraudioplayer.app

#eldercare #tech #seniors #podcasts #audiobooks