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NASP09
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Cell phone for an older person
Can anyone recomend a cell phone with large buttons and a large screen for an older relative? It doesnt need any bells or whistles, not even texting, just needs to make and receive calls, and have large buttons.
Thanks
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Posted 8/30/11 8:19 AM  |
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mrsh2010
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Celia
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Re: Cell phone for an older person
I remember seeing commercials for this phone.
jitterbug
It supposed to be specifically for seniors
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| Posted 8/30/11 8:30 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: Cell phone for an older person
I added my Dad to my Verizon family plan, and got him a Samsung Haven.
It is a basic phone, no camera, texting capability but no separate keypad. Large buttons, dedicated 911 button.
Most important to me was that it is hearing aid compatible.
He likes it and finds it fairly easy to use. I do have to point out that this is my 76 year old dad's first cell phone ever.
Samsung Haven
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| Posted 8/30/11 8:44 AM |
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: Cell phone for an older person
I bought my grandma a prepaid TracPhone is was $99.99 for a year of service I think she got 1000 minutes total. It was perfect for what she needed.
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| Posted 8/30/11 9:31 AM |
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VeeJay
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Re: Cell phone for an older person
Posted by SusiBee
I added my Dad to my Verizon family plan, and got him a Samsung Haven.
It is a basic phone, no camera, texting capability but no separate keypad. Large buttons, dedicated 911 button.
Most important to me was that it is hearing aid compatible.
He likes it and finds it fairly easy to use. I do have to point out that this is my 76 year old dad's first cell phone ever.
Samsung Haven
We got this phone for my 89 year old grandma. And she uses it with no problems.
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| Posted 8/30/11 11:19 AM |
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NASP09
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Re: Cell phone for an older person
Posted by VeeJay
Posted by SusiBee
I added my Dad to my Verizon family plan, and got him a Samsung Haven.
It is a basic phone, no camera, texting capability but no separate keypad. Large buttons, dedicated 911 button.
Most important to me was that it is hearing aid compatible.
He likes it and finds it fairly easy to use. I do have to point out that this is my 76 year old dad's first cell phone ever.
Samsung Haven
We got this phone for my 89 year old grandma. And she uses it with no problems.
thank you guys so much
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| Posted 8/30/11 11:21 AM |
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lynnd126
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Re: Cell phone for an older person
Posted by mrsh2010
I remember seeing commercials for this phone.
jitterbug
It supposed to be specifically for seniors
VERY overpriced for the amount of minutes. My gma begged for it- we got it- then 3 months later talked her into a regular phone and taught her to use it. I would NEVER recommend it to anyone.
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| Posted 8/30/11 11:21 AM |
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