Organizing Apps

Tame the chaos.

Apple Notes (built-in)

FREE

Folders for everything. Senior-friendly UI. Already on iPhone.

Best simple.

Notion

FREE

Most powerful. Steeper learning curve.

Best advanced.

Todoist

FREE / $48/yr Pro

Simple to-do list. Across phone + computer.

Best for tasks.

Trello

FREE

Visual board. Cards. Senior-friendly visual.

Best visual.

Sortly (organize possessions)

FREE / $50/yr

Categorize + photo your stuff. Best for downsizing.

Best for stuff.

Pen + paper

FREE

Many seniors prefer. Notebook + pens work forever.

Best traditional.

Apple Notes folders to set up

Medications + dosages.
Doctors + phone numbers.
Family birthdays + anniversaries.
Emergency contacts.
Wifi passwords.
Recipes (or Paprika app).
Travel ideas.
Books to read.
Movies to watch.
"To buy" lists.
Family stories.

Hire a pro organizer

National Association of Productivity + Organizing Professionals (NAPO).
$50-150/hr typical.
Sessions 3-8 hrs.
Senior specialty: closets, downsizing, hoarding recovery, paper management.
Best ROI for severe disorganization.

Don't over-organize

Easy to spend more time managing organizing apps than the things they organize. Notes app + calendar covers 90% of senior needs. Don't buy fancy. Use what you have.