| If you are picking out a cell phone for an elderly | | | | the issues that senior citizens face, such as hearing or |
| loved one, think about the specific features that he | | | | vision issues and problems with dexterity. Some |
| or she may want or need in a phone; don't just look | | | | phones have raised buttons and this can come in |
| for the best phone on the market. Chances are, the | | | | handy for those who may have problems pressing |
| best phone on the market may be too complicated | | | | buttons. Be sure and look at the size of the buttons |
| for your elderly loved one. Even if it is not too | | | | on any phone you are considering because buttons |
| complicated, it probably has features that she could | | | | that are too small can be frustrating. |
| care less about. Instead, look to her needs so that | | | | If your elderly loved one just wants a cell phone |
| you can choose one that is a great fit for her. | | | | without any of the bells and whistles, try to come as |
| If your elderly loved one wears a hearing aid, look | | | | close to this request as possible. However, some of |
| for a cell phone that is hearing aid compatible. Also | | | | the best cell phones for the elderly also come with a |
| look for phones that have loud ringers if hearing is an | | | | variety of features. If this is the case, look for |
| issue. There are some cell phones that are especially | | | | options to hide features that will not be used so as |
| designed for the elderly as they address many of | | | | to avoid frustration. |