Cell Phones for Older Family Members

If you’re searching for the right cell phone for an older family member, then you’ve probably noticed that very few cell phone companies actually cater to elderly folks. While this trend is beginning to change, many cell phones are still geared towards a younger generation. Older people don’t usually care about gadgets and extra buttons. What older people do care about is a phone that works when needed.

Therefore, it’s important to keep a few things in mind when searching for the right cell phone for an older person. Here is a step-by-step guide that will help you find the right phone for the elderly person in your life.

• Large buttons: search for a phone that has large buttons. The Jitterbug is a great phone for any older person, since this phone has large buttons, bright lighting, and it is generally easier for an elderly person to use.

• Hearing aid capabilities: some cell phones were built for people who have hearing aids. Both AT&T and Verizon make cell phones that are hearing aid compatible. Check with a manufacturer before purchasing a cell phone for a person who is hard of hearing.

• Large screen: most senior citizens have a hard time starting at small buttons and small screens. In order to avoid the frustration that a small screen will likely cause, look for a phone that has a large screen. The Clarity C900 is a wise selection, since this phone has a particularly large screen.

Thanks to cell phone manufacturers who have begun to make cell phones with older people in mind, there are now more senior-friendly cell phones available than ever before. Stick with the pointers listed above when you shop for a phone for an elderly person, and you’ll be able to find the right cell phone in no time

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 11:59 am by Harriette Halepis and is filed under Cell Phones. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.