Senior citizen cell phone
TweetCell phone companies really need to make simpler phones. Having been the caretaker of several senior citizens (family), some with Alzheimers, I know how important it is to be able to give an older person a cell phone that they can:
1. See! (Large, clear text and big buttons)
2. Hear!
3. Understand! (Simple to use, no gizmos)
The senior citizen population is HUGE and growing, yet the cell phone companies mostly ignore them completely. The only real choice I’ve been able to find is from a company called Jitterbug. I like the choices they have, and am ordering one for my father-in-law today. Still, there shouldn’t just be one company to choose from. So, c’mon cell phone companies, start making some phones that cater to the needs of senior citizens. It’s way past time.
UPDATE: The Jitterbug has been great. My father-in-law can easily use it and loves it. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending it for anyone.
Jitterbug One Touch. The perfect cell phone for your loved ones.
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Hi Ms. Donna,
This is a very helpful article, thanks for posting it. Anyway, I know one phone for seniors that have all of your suggested features. It’s the Just5 phone, my 56-year-old father owns one. It has big buttons for easy reading and composing of texts, louder volume, speed dialing, excellent battery life, and a reasonable price. Of course, it is also very easy to operate. In fact, even a small kid can use very well.
What I love about Just5 phone is its added features, an emergency S.O.S. button. Since my father got this phone, I’m already secured and at peace whenever my father is away or I am away from home. This assures me that my father is doing well and I’ll be immediately informed if ever he is not. So I recommend this phone with all confidence to all the seniors out there.
By the way, the company website is this: http://www.Just5.com.
That actually does look like a pretty good phone for seniors. I’m a little wary because it seems to be very new, and I couldn’t find a dealer location in my area, but other than that, it looks pretty good. Thanks.