On the occasion of the launch of their new smartphones for seniors, ZEUS 2 PRO and ZEUS 2, featuring an adapted and simplified interface and remote management by a family member through the free SPC Care app, and coinciding with the celebration of SPC’s 4th Senior Week, the Spanish technology brand has partnered with wellness, rest, and longevity expert Jana Fernández to create a guide with ten simple habits for healthy aging.
Walking 30 minutes a day, sleeping between 7 and 8 hours, following a Mediterranean diet rich in healthy fats, and taking advantage of the benefits that using technology devices adapted to their new needs can offer are just some of the keys of this initiative, which claims this stage as a vital phase without compromises, where innovation and well-being go hand in hand.
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons – celebrated on October 1 – SPC, a Spanish consumer electronics brand, celebrates its 4th Senior Week and collaborates with Jana Fernández, a wellness, rest, and longevity expert, in creating the SPC Decalogue for Healthy Aging. This is a set of ten simple habits to live this life stage in a conscious, autonomous, and fulfilling way, without giving up anything. This collaboration is part of the launch of the new SPC ZEUS 2 senior smartphone series with an adapted and simplified interface, and remote management by a family member through the free SPC Care app.
We live longer, but do we live better?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global life expectancy has increased by more than six years since 2000, and it is estimated that by 2050 more than 22% of the world’s population will be over 60 years old. In Spain, people over this age represent an increasingly large segment of the population, and according to projections from the National Statistics Institute, by 2030 nearly one-third of the Spanish population will be over that age.
Given this reality, it is essential to raise awareness of the importance of healthy aging, that is, the possibility of reaching maturity with autonomy, quality of life, and emotional well-being. For this, it is necessary not only to take care of physical health but also mental and cognitive health; to prepare the living and financial environment; and to take advantage of technological advances that adapt to our pace and needs. “Achieving healthy longevity requires each person to become an active part of the process and make conscious decisions in all areas of their daily life,” says Jana Fernández, expert in wellness, rest, and longevity.
In this context, SPC together with Jana Fernández has created the SPC Decalogue for Healthy Aging, a set of ten simple habits to apply from age 65 to not only grow older but add life to your years.
1. Move every day to live longer and better: movement is a tool for overall health that influences longevity, mood, and autonomy. Complex routines are not necessary; walking 30 minutes daily, climbing stairs, or doing strength and mobility exercises are key. Aerobic work helps maintain respiratory capacity and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Strength training, in turn, stimulates muscle development, which not only supports bones but also turns muscle into an important endocrine organ that influences multiple body processes. Finally, joint mobility exercises help counteract stiffness associated with the natural loss of collagen, thus promoting greater flexibility and quality of movement.
2. Find your purpose in this stage: having a reason to get up each day, whether caring for others, teaching, creating, or undertaking personal projects, provides meaning, motivation, and resilience. Life purpose is not measured by size but by the opportunity to leave a mark and add value, becoming the emotional engine of a fulfilling life.
3. Connect more and better with those you love: personal relationships directly impact happiness and longevity, even more than traditional biological indicators. Technology adapted and simplified to the needs of older adults acts as a catalyst for connection. Video calls with distant friends, family chats, or the ability to send and receive photos and videos strengthen emotional bonds and reduce feelings of isolation.
4. Choose technology that adapts to your needs and promotes autonomy: well-designed technology should not be an obstacle but an ally of independence that helps you fully enjoy daily life. Devices with options to enlarge text size for reading emails, messages, or digital content; physical buttons to answer or hang up calls; or volume adapted to hear all notifications arriving on the phone make using a smartphone a simple and accessible experience. Additionally, there are services that help make mobile phone use easier for older people. For example, the SPC Care app, which is installed on the smartphones of their family members or caregivers, allows them to remotely adjust certain phone settings that may be more complex or hard to access, such as volume, ringtone, icon organization… This guarantees immediate support from a distance without invading users’ autonomy. Thus, technology stops being a barrier and becomes a resource that expands the possibilities of living with confidence and security.
5. Make sleep your best ally: science shows that sleeping between 7 and 8 hours strengthens the immune system, balances hormones, and promotes tissue regeneration. Sleeping is not a waste of time but an essential physiological process to maintain memory, regulate emotions, and recharge energy. More important than quantity is regularity, so going to bed and waking up at the same time every day helps synchronize circadian rhythms and improves rest quality.
6. Eat to nourish your body, mind, and life: nutrition is one of the great pillars of a long and quality life. Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, and extra virgin olive oil offers benefits both cardiovascularly and cognitively. Healthy fats are the brain’s main energy source, and adequate protein intake is key to maintaining muscle mass. Beyond what we eat, when we eat also matters, so to ensure a balanced diet with necessary nutrients, it is important to keep regular meal times and plan weekly menus.
7. Train your brain every day to foster your neural connections: learning a language, playing an instrument, reading regularly, or solving logic puzzles are activities that stimulate new neural connections and maintain mental agility even at advanced ages. Neurogenesis, the biological process by which new neurons are created and directly involved in aging, can remain active during maturity if the brain faces new challenges. Smartphones can help and facilitate this brain training through educational apps, memory games, online courses, and language learning tools, combining entertainment and cognitive stimulation in a simple and accessible way.
8. Take care of your finances and gain autonomy: managing your budget, setting up a savings plan, and learning to use digital payments securely reinforce independence and are inseparable from an autonomous life. Current smartphones, even those designed for the senior audience, allow this to be done simply and safely thanks to NFC technology.
9. Browse safely and gain digital confidence: in today’s society, digital literacy is synonymous with well-being and freedom. Knowing how to navigate safely online opens the door to culture, leisure, and financial management without fear. Learning to identify fraudulent emails or understanding different authentication options in online banking strengthens confidence and peace of mind in the digital environment. It has been proven that older people who receive cybersecurity training not only use technology more but also feel more autonomous and less isolated.
10. Live with a positive attitude so nothing holds you back: an optimistic mindset, cultivated through small habits like daily gratitude, creative activities, or surrounding yourself with energizing people, helps you live more fully. Every stage offers opportunities for learning, enjoyment, and growth. Technology amplifies this positive attitude with tools like video calls, access to online course platforms, or digital calendars that help organize hobbies and social activities, empowering, supporting, and reinforcing autonomy.
“Longevity is not measured only in years but in quality of life. Humanized technology allows us to live more connected, active, and autonomous, turning each decade into an opportunity to enjoy, learn, and share,” concludes Jana Fernández.
SPC: technology that supports and adapts to the new pace
In today’s context, technology should not be an obstacle but should play a key role in active longevity. Although most people over 65 use a smartphone daily, some still face barriers such as complex setup, digital security, or difficulty communicating simply with loved ones.
Baby boomers are a clear example that age is just a number, not a barrier, and they are determined to reach advanced ages with full autonomy and eagerness to make the most of this stage. Technology is a great ally, but it advances quickly, and sometimes older people may need support from family members to configure certain settings or solve specific doubts, which strengthens intergenerational bonds.
The Spanish consumer electronics company SPC has made healthy aging and senior digitalization one of its strategic commitments, designing devices and creating services adapted to the needs of older adults. ZEUS 2 PRO and ZEUS 2, their new smartphones for seniors, are devices designed for a simple, secure, and practical digital experience that demonstrate how technology adapted to the senior audience’s needs is compatible with the latest technological advances.
The SPC ZEUS 2 series smartphones are not conventional devices, as thanks to their compatibility with the app SPC Care, family members can remotely assist with device management in case of doubts. Thanks to this app, it is possible to activate shared location and know where the senior is or receive safety alerts that notify the caregiver of situations such as low battery, SOS button press, or prolonged phone inactivity, among others, helping detect unusual situations or moments when the senior may need assistance. All this without invading the senior’s autonomy but providing peace of mind that someone is always caring for them from a distance.
Additionally, these new senior phone models include an Easy Mode, which adapts the Android interface with much larger icons and text, shortcuts to frequent contacts with large photos, and a simplified app drawer, all to offer a more intuitive, simple, and accessible experience.
“At SPC, we maintain a strong commitment to the senior segment, offering technology designed to provide real benefits in their daily lives and those of their loved ones. Our products adapt to their needs, making it easier for them to access the latest technology applied to their daily uses, such as high-precision cameras for photos and video calls, contactless payment systems, or smooth daily operation. The integration of remote assistance services like SPC Care promotes autonomy and digital confidence among our seniors, while also providing peace of mind to their families, who can help with volume settings, text size, or other adjustments remotely, as well as know their real location,” says Verónica Catediano, SPC’s Communications Manager.
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, SPC will celebrate the 4th Senior Week from September 29 to October 5, an initiative combining educational activities, collaborations with senior segment experts like this one with Jana Fernández, giveaways, and discounts on devices designed for the older audience. With this action, the brand seeks to facilitate seniors’ access to technology that adapts to them and becomes an ally in their daily lives. SPC maintains a strong commitment to senior digitalization and healthy, inclusive, and connected aging.
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