Phones Designed Especially for Seniors

If you are phone shopping for an elderly parent or relative, you may be wondering which one to get.  Before you decide, you may want to consider a number of factors such as whether or not your senior is tech savvy and do they need to watch their budget.  In addition many seniors have problems with hearing and fading eyesight so that may be something else to think about.  Also your selection must take into account if they already locked into a cellphone contract and how often will they use the phone. 

For seniors on a tight budget or someone who only wants a cellphone for an occasional call or for emergency situations, a no contract plan may be the way to go.  A prepaid cellphone does not require a contract and there are not any of the hidden costs or a monthly bill as in a standard phone plan.  

The Huffington Post’s Senior Savvy blog recently published an article detailing some of the latest choices in cellphones designed specifically for seniors including those with hearing loss.  All of the phones they listed are basic phones with big buttons, SOS emergency buttons and easy to navigate menus.  Some of these new phones include features such as enhanced speakers and hearing aid compatibility.     

One of their top choices was the Samsung flip-phone called the GreatCall’s Jitterbug5.  Easy to navigate, it too offers big buttons, simple YES/NO menu buttons and a large, bright colored screen.  The phone contains their one touch dedicated 5Star button to immediately connect the user to a 5Star Medical Alert Agent who will in turn contact the appropriate help in an unsafe situation. 

Another Senior Savvy’s recommendation is the less expensive Doro PhoneEasy 626.  This easy-to-use phone lets you answer and end calls with a simple flip.  It has large, raised buttons with speed-dial functionality, text messaging and an accessible emergency call button.  It has excellent sound and audio quality and offers hearing-aid compatibility.  A user can listen to conversations from the earpiece or through the speakerphone.

At SYNERGY HomeCare, we are one of the most respected names in home care in Colorado serving the Front Range since 2006. Currently we have 5 offices and will be adding 2 more locations in 2015, and our successful growth can be summarized by one word, "Service".  Our mission is to make sure that every client is treated with the upmost respect and dignity, and we strive to incorporate those beliefs into all of our home health care services. We are available 24/7 to listen to your unique story and provide you answers to all your questions.

Sources:huffingtonpost.com/jim-t-miller/simplified-cellphones-for_b_7682798.html