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    Senior Home Screen

    Big icons, less clutter.

    Make icons bigger

    • Settings → Display.
    • Display Zoom — Larger.
    • iPhone restarts.
    • Senior big icons.
    • Easier to tap.
    • Free.

    Top apps only

    • Phone, Messages, Mail.
    • Camera, Photos.
    • FaceTime, Maps.
    • Senior 6-9 apps total.
    • Hide rest in App Library.
    • Less overwhelming.

    Hide unused

    • Long-press icon.
    • Remove from Home Screen.
    • Goes to App Library.
    • Senior less clutter.
    • Still installed.
    • Find via search.

    Folders

    • Drag icon onto another.
    • Creates folder.
    • Group similar.
    • Senior "Health" folder.
    • "Family" folder.
    • Tidier.

    Family contacts widget

    • Contacts widget on home.
    • Tap photo to call.
    • Senior speed dial.
    • One tap = family.
    • Free + huge.
    • Set up once.

    Adult kid setup

    • Family member configures.
    • Senior simpler use.
    • Big icons + few apps.
    • Family widget.
    • 30 min setup.
    • Years easier.

    Senior home = 6 big icons + family widget

    Senior iPhone home: Display Zoom Large + only 6-9 essential icons + family contacts widget. Hide rest in App Library. Adult kid sets up in 30 min. Most senior phone-friendly setup. Reduces "where's the app" frustration.