App for senior citizens launched in Hyd

Hyderabad: City-based Weseo Technologies on Friday launched One Big Family, a mobile application providing different services to senior citizens in the city. Currently,it is available for free download for the Android users.

One Big Family (OBF) is an integration of several other apps, providing services related to payment of bills, emergency, e-commerce products, mobility, medical, location tracker, shopping along with concierge service, home service and book a surprise, on one platform.

Speaking at the launch, Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, ITE & C, Telangana, said:'Providing different features under one app, will definitely be beneficial for senior citizens and their family members.

There are many apps being launched in the market, of which few turn out to be a success while many die-down. Hence, this testing period of the app is very crucial, and the feedback received from users should be sincerely integrated into it, for the app to be a success.'

In near future, Weseo Tech will be adding on other features likepilgrimage, security service, and entertainment. Moreover, by July, they will be coming with a premium package of services, which would require payment of a certain amount.

Informing further about OBF, Satish Chandran, Founder, said, "once the app is downloaded, the family members of the senior citizen can be added on to the profile, which permits the children of elderly parents to pay the bills, book a cab or any other service on behalf of their parents.

Also, there is a SoSoption, which alerts a network of service providers like ambulance along with the family member during an emergency".