The Characteristics of a Good Cell Phone for Seniors
After posting a number on posts on handsets that are suitable for seniors, I thought that it would be helpful to make a post dedicated to the characteristics or attributes found on a mobile phone for seniors.
Here's a list of attributes that makes a handset a good cellphone for the elderly.
I also thought it would be helpful to list the cellphones for seniors that I have featured on this blog. Click on them if you want o get more info on these devices.
Tune in to this blog for more info on mobile phones for seniors.
Here's a list of attributes that makes a handset a good cellphone for the elderly.
- Affordability - since seniors are usually on a fixed income and do not have the luxury of going over their budgets, an affordable cellphone would be a good choice for them. There's no need to spend a ton of bucks ona smartphone that can do a lot of things because they would not be able to use them anyway. A cell phone for serniors should be affordable but reliable.
- Large Keypad- raised, separated number keys and a large keypad are always best for seniors. A good mobile phone for seniors should offer a keypad that makes it easy for seniors to press the keys and distinguish one from another.
- Loud Speakerphone- seniors will appreciate a handset with a loud speakerphone because they can be a solution to hearing aid incompatibility. The Speaker phone allows a user to hold the phone away from a hearing aid to reduce feedback and improve the call quality.
- Bright and Large Display - good mobile phones for seniors should have a large brightly lit display with large text because vision tends to decline with age. Handsets that have large brightly lit screens with
- User Friendliness- Although today's seniors are familiar with modern technology, they may not consider the need to access email or the internet from their cell phone a priority. They need a handset for emergency purposes and to simply communicate with friends and family. A simple handset will make asking for aid quicker and more efficient. A device that seniors can customize for convenience and ease of use is suitable for the elderly.
I also thought it would be helpful to list the cellphones for seniors that I have featured on this blog. Click on them if you want o get more info on these devices.
- UTStarcom's Coupe 8630
- Motorola i335
- Sany SCP 7050
- Motorola i760
- Motorola ic502 Buzz
- Nokia 6086
- Life Phone
- Jitter Bug One Touch
- Pantech breeze
- LG Flare
- Nokia 6133
Tune in to this blog for more info on mobile phones for seniors.
Labels: cell phones for seniors, handsets for seniors, mobile phone for senior citizens, mobile phones for seniors
3 Comments:
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I like this blog a lot. Being someone who also is interested in seniors and design (see http://cscs-ny.org/technology/ )I'd like to follow-up with the writer.
If possible, please contact me at the e-mail address shown here in the post.
Thanks
- Michael
Thank you for posting an interesting article. I am working on a research project on mobile and senior. Do you cite any references from the articles? I hope to see the references if you cited in your article.
I am looking forward to reading more of your post.
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