Cell Phones for Seniors

I came across a very interesting website today www.squidoo.com/cell-phones-for-seniors. It has an elaborate listing of cell phones designed specifically with the senior citizen in mind. This is another exciting example of how our society is starting to consider the older generation in areas such as product development and marketing. I believe this is a trend that is going to gain much more momentum in the near future as the baby boomers age. Below is a list of some of the features the phones offer (very OT minded in their concept!):

• One touch emergency response button (Pre-program up to 5 #'s. When the button is pressed, the phone will cycle through all 5 #'s until one is reached)


• Easy grip surface


• amplified sound


• fewer functions


• larger, well-spaced buttons


• larger screen font


• large, lighted display screens


• hearing aid compatible


• smaller, simpler packages


• "say a command" feature - can speak commands


• "read out mode" - they can have callers and text read aloud to them


• voice dialing and memo


• voice-driven menus


• health-related apps


• reminder alarms


• Medication Info. apps


• Flashing alert for incoming calls