Experts suggest: Adapting apps for the elderly is not as simple as just adding or subtracting features.

In recent years, the work of adapting apps for the elderly has been continuously promoted, but still faces many problems in practical applications. Many apps only focus on enlarging fonts, simplifying interfaces, or making superficial changes on the main page for the elderly, while the secondary and tertiary pages remain in their original modes. The interaction processes of some apps are still complicated, the success rate of voice assistants is not high, and elderly users often fail to operate due to cognitive barriers and lack of feedback. Some apps simply "reduce functions" to cater to the elderly, depriving them of their choice. Interviewed experts believe that adapting for the elderly does not mean weakening. The focus of app adaptation for the elderly is to improve the operation efficiency and interaction clarity for elderly users, rather than lowering the difficulty through function reduction. The simplicity of the app interface should be based on clear logic, clear paths, and complete information. Therefore, designers should be aware that many elderly users have strong learning abilities and adaptability. Reasonable process arrangements and sufficient feedback mechanisms can effectively stimulate their initiative and confidence in the digital environment. The true direction of adaptation for the elderly is to enable them to understand, hear, operate properly, and use freely.