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    Calendar + Reminders

    Never miss appointments.

    Best calendars

    • Apple Calendar — built-in iPhone. Syncs with Siri.
    • Google Calendar — works iPhone + Android. Family sharing easy.
    • Outlook Calendar — tied to Microsoft 365.
    • Cozi — family-focused. Color-coded per person.
    • Skylight — wall-mounted touchscreen calendar. $200.

    Senior must-add events

    • Doctor appointments + 2-day reminder.
    • Medication times (or use medication app).
    • Family birthdays + anniversaries (with year as title).
    • Bills + auto-pay days (in case they fail).
    • Annual mammograms, colonoscopies.
    • Holidays + family events.
    • Trash day, recycling day.

    Reminder tricks

    • Set 2 reminders for important: 1 day before + 2 hours before.
    • Voice: "Hey Siri, schedule dentist at 10 AM Tuesday."
    • Echo: "Alexa, remind me Friday to pick up Mom from airport."
    • Recurring events: weekly Sunday call with daughter.
    • Family share: see grandkid soccer games + school events.

    Print monthly calendar

    Print month view from Apple/Google Calendar. Tape on fridge. Many seniors prefer paper visibility. Use phone for reminders + paper for at-a-glance.