Although the use of newer phones can present problems for many seniors, the ubiquitous cell phone with multi-state coverage has connected them to distant family and friends. It is critical that the senior use a cell phone on a regular basis and carry it with them at all times for the sake of safety.
The basic senior cell phone should be the Samsung Jitterbug or a similar product.
The Jitterbug has a large, backlit keypad makeing dialing easy, bright color screen displaying numbers with clarity. Sound is clear with low background noise. No confusing menus. Access all options with simple 'YES' or 'NO' questions. Bluetooth® and caller ID enabled.
The Clarity company offers a wide range of home phones and phone amplifiers for people with hearing impairment. This phone offers a wide variety of simple features to make using it easier, such as only 4 buttons, an easy-to-read display and is twice as loud as normal cell phones. It has a very large back-lit display, is amplified up to 20 decibels, sports a big red button for emergencies, flashing ringer, a strong vibration ring and can be used for text messages. This cell phone is unlocked, which means that most major carrier locations can activate it.
