subject: Senior Cell Phones Features Are Very Different Than Smart Phones [print this page] It just makes senseIt just makes sense. While the techno-savvy generation squabbles over internet speeds, apps and wi-fi hotspots, there is a market out there that just wants a phone that works. Senior phones have features that are focused on the needs of senior citizens. A phone that is easy to use and invaluable in case of an emergency.
Big Button Cell Phone The most popular feature requested by seniors is the ability to easily see the buttons. Big button cell phones make using a phone easy for those whos sight just isnt what it used to be. In addition to big buttons, a senior phone also has a large easy to read text display so you can see the numbers being typed. As an added bonus, the user can turn on the amplified sound feature and easily hear the numbers spoken as they are pushed. No more frustration or wrong numbers with big button cell phones.
SOS Function Senior cell phonesare often purchased as a gift for elderly parents. Mom or Dad is living alone and the child wants to make sure their parent has an easy way to call for help in an emergency. The SOS function is a big red button on the back of the phone that when pushed calls for help immediately. For the user it provides freedom to live with an easy way to call for help in case of an emergency. For the son or daughter, it provides peace of mind knowing that the senior phone can be easily used to call for help.
Many senior citizens are struggling right now with flip phones, internet ready phones that are complicated and difficult to use. Many people who purchase a senior phone for their parent or in-law find they stay in touch better with their loved one and that they worry less about them. In some cases a senior cell phone can provide a freedom to seniors that they havent had in years.
