Over the years, cell phones have become an essential device to have in our lives as they allow us -among other things- to be constantly in touch with others. This feature becomes especially sought after and necessary when we’re talking about senior citizens.
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However, they’re not always open to using this type of technology or are overwhelmed when learning how to use it. Although oftentimes, it is they themselves who ask for help on how to use one in order to use apps such as WhatsApp and Messenger to be able to check on family members and the like.
In any case, the market has been keeping an eye on them for some time, creating numerous mobile phones that adapt to the needs of our elderly, and in this article, we’re going to show you some of the best ones out there right now!
Tracfone Alcatel MyFlip
While smartphones may be must-haves in the world of today, flip phones are by no means a thing of the past. If you like a phone that you can flip over and easily store in your pocket, try the Tracfone Alcatel MyFlip. [1]
It’s designed to be easy to use. This phone is ideal for people who don’t need the latest technology and just want something that can make calls and receive text messages, like seniors. It also has large buttons that make what you’re pressing easy to see, and the phone’s speakerphone is perfect for those with hearing issues, making sure you never miss a call.
Snapfon ezTWO
The most distinct feature of the Snapfon ezTWO is that it’s a big-button phone. The buttons are large and easy to read and activate. This, combined with a simple large-print LCD display and high earpiece volume, makes the Snapfon an great choice. However, it’s more than just big buttons. It also includes an SOS button that you can use to automatically connect to an emergency phone number. This makes Snapfon a particularly good option for older people who have difficulty with movement. Instead of trying to reach an emergency phone, help can be reached by pressing a single button.
Snapfon is a GSM world phone, so it’ll work with most carriers. A plan is also available directly from the phone manufacturer. Although the SnapMobile plan lacks features such as mobile data, the phone only supports voice and text communication, so the plan fits well with the phone. [2]
Doro 8040
This phone’s one of the latest smartphones designed for seniors. Everything is designed with them in mind, from its 5-inch screen to the interface, with large icons and shortcuts to frequent contacts.
It doesn’t have a keyboard, but rather it uses a touch screen. It’s very simple to use, with large icons that prevent you from selecting another one by mistake. The menu’s simplified to the maximum for intuitive use. It has three buttons: to view open apps, the desktop key and the backspace key. It’s also very shock-resistant, and the volume can be increased significantly more than on a regular smartphone.
Its operating system is Android 7.1. It has 16GB of memory and 2GB of RAM, more than enough to install apps such as Google Maps or WhatsApp for instance. In addition, it has an 8MP camera with built-in flash and a GPS function to locate the phone remotely. It also has an emergency button on the back. It’s not easy to hit it without pretending where it is located but if this happens, when you press it an alarm will sound, indicating that you’re activating the button. You can configure this button to send a message to one or more phones and then call them. In short, this phone’s a great option for seniors all around. [3]
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Easyfone Prime A1
If you’re one of those people who always forget to charge their phone at the end of the day, it’s good to give to put it in a specific location once you’re done so you don’t forget as easily. This also means you won’t lose your phone as often because every time you need it, it’s there in its designated spot.
If you think this is a good idea, make sure you take a look at the Easyfone Prime A1. This phone comes with its own charging dock that you can place it in when you’re not using it. While in its dock, the phone will charge its batteries, ready for the next trip. This makes it the best phone for older people who easily forget to charge.
Its central design takes older people into account, as it has large buttons, an easy-to-use operating system and an SOS button if they get into trouble, making the Easyfone one of the best phones for seniors all around. [4]
Jitterbug Smart2
If you like the idea of a phone, but find normal phones a bit difficult to use (oftentimes the case with seniors), then give the Jitterbug Smart2 a try. It’s a phone designed exclusively for older people, so you can be sure that all your needs are going to be met. This phone has a large screen to help people with limited vision read what is displayed. For people with arthritis or weak hands, the phone supports voice input to reduce stress on your fingers. It even includes a camera for those instant moments no matter where you are, not to mention its very reasonable price of $74.99 currently. [6]
There are too many cell phones out there, even only taking into account those that are only designed with seniors in mind. These are just some of our picks, those that we consider to be some of the best phones for the elderly currently on the market when it comes to price, features, and performance. If you’re looking for something a bit different than what we’ve shown you here, as always remember to do some research on your own time to see what options and what offers are available to you in your city of state.
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[1]https://www.amazon.com/Tracfone-Alcatel-MyFlip-Prepaid-Phone/dp/B07GBRB55Z/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Tracfone+Alcatel+MyFlip&qid=1585557212&sr=8-3
[2]https://www.amazon.com/Snapfon-Senior-Unlocked-Hearing-Compatible/dp/B005CWSF3U/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Snapfon+ezTWO&qid=1585557399&sr=8-2
[3] https://www.doro.com/en-us
[4]https://www.amazon.com/Easyfone-Prime-A1-Unlocked-Compatible/dp/B07BHHHT7Z/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Easyfone+Prime+A1&qid=1585557628&sr=8-4
[5]https://www.amazon.com/Jitterbug-No-Contract-Smartphone-Seniors-GreatCall/dp/B07GS1V652/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Jitterbug+Smart2&qid=1585558013&sr=8-4
