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The Emporia Solid Senior-Friendly Handset

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:01:00 +0000

In my last post, I previewed the stylish Emporia Elegance mobile phone for seniors. This time We'll look at the Elegance's partner, the Solid. Both od these handsets were showcased at the recent MWC in Barcelona.

The Elegance exudes style while the Emporia Solid emphasis toughness. This cell phones for seniors is a rugged phone that's resistant to water and dirt. It can als withstand a few bumps and bruises so its ideal for users who have a tendency to drop their phones.

The Emporia Solid is also targeted to adventuring seeking users who want to bring along a simple handset while on the outdoors. Of curse, this does not discount seniors because they can also be fans of adventure sports.

Like the elegance, the Solid is equipped with senior-friendly features including a high contrast display with large and easy to read fonts, huge keys, extra loud ringer and hearing aid compatibility.

This cell phone for seniors also include Bluetooth and senior users have the option of adding a distress call button.

The Emporia Solid is also expected to released on Spring 2010. However, it's more expensive than the Elegance ($175) at roughly $275.

That's it for this new mobile phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more phones, news and services for the elderly.

The New Emporia Elegance Cell Phone for Senior Citizens

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:53:00 +0000

The Mobile World Congress was recently held in Barcelona. Like CES, this event is a key venue to introduce new mobile phones and wireless technology. Luckily for elderly consumers, a couple of new senior-friendly mobile phones were introduced at the show. These new cell phones for grandparents were introduced by Emporia the same folks that delivered the Lifephone.

The company introduced the Elegance and Solid cell phones fr seniors. Let's take a closer look at the Emporia Elegance for now. We'll feature the Emporia Solid later this week.

Now since, this is a new device the information is a bit limited. However, there is enough info to keep one excited about this upcoming mobile phone for seniors

The Emporia Elegance is a cell phone for seniors that emphasizes style. The company's website describes it as "Simple telephony with style." Well, simple is good for senior users.

This handset comes with features that are friendly towards elderly users. The Emporia Elegance features a 1.8-inch OLED high contrast display with large and easy to read fonts, huge keys, and a slim feature set. Other senior-friendly features include an extra loud ringer, hearing aid compatibility, and 900/1800 GSM radios.

The Emporia Elegance will retail for €129 (roughly $175) and will hit the shops round spring 2010 onwards.

That's it for this quick preview of the new Emporia Elegance. Stay tuned for our preview of the Emporia Solid and other mobile phones for seniors.

Senior Friendly Cell Phone: Samsung C3060R

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Samsung has manufactured a number of good mobile phones for seniors like the Jitterbug, and the Knack. Here's anther Samsung mobile phone that is targeted towards seniors, the Samsung C3060R.

The Samsung C3060R entered the market last year and it sports a modern look unlike other mobile phones for senior citizens. Don't be fooled by its slick looks though because this handset is suitable for the elderly.

This handset is a simple and easy-to-use candy bar phone. Samsung has redesigned the operating system to include a much larger font size and basic menus.

The Samsung C3060R also comes with illuminated keypad with large keys made out of rubber. These features are useful for elderly users with weak eyesight and frail hands.

This simple but elegant mobile phone also sports a 2.2 inch TFT display with 176 x 220 pixels. Other senior-friendly features include an SOS key, FM radio and a 1.3MP camera.

That's it for this short post on the Samsung C3060R senior-friendly phone. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates that are suitable foe seniors cell phone users.

Dangers of Radiation from Cell Phones for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:38:00 +0000

Cell phones are very useful gadgets that have become part of modern human life. However, these mobile devices might also cause harm since they emit electromagnetic radiation that may have negative effects to the human body. Are radiation from mobile phones for seniors causing harm to elderly users?

Well, the debate on the dangerous effects of mobile phones is still raging. Some research indicate that cell phone radiation can cause insomnia, exacerbate irritability and cause concentration and memory issues. However, there is no definitive proof that using mobile phones can cause cancer and other life-threatening effects.

So what should concerned seniors do about the possible dangers of radiation from mobile phones? Well, the government ensures that cell phones pass a safe standard for radiation. Specific absorption rate (SAR) is a measurement of the rate at which energy is absorbed by the body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field. The FCC requires that phones sold have a SAR level at or below 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg) .

Seniors may also choose a device that has a low radiation emission or reduce the length of phone calls to six minutes or less. Some studies also show that the further the phone is, the lower the radiation impact so the using phone at least 20 to 30 centimeters from the body lessens exposure to radiation.

Using accessories such as headsets may also allow users to minimize the damage of radiation from cell phones for senior citizens. Headsets emit radiation but at a lower level than mobile phones.

That's it for this post on the dangers of radiation from cell phones for senior citizens. Standby for more news, updates and information on senior-friendly mobile phones and services.

Magnifier or Monocle for Cell Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:26:00 +0000

A week ago, a posted about an accessory for cell phones for seniors that helps users with hearing problems. This time let's look at some mobile phone for seniors accessories for users with impaired or weak eyesight.

Many seniors usually suffer from weakening vision so a magnifier or monocle for a cell phone display can be helpful. A good senior-friendly handset should have a large display with big fonts but this may not be enough for some users and an accessory may be needed to remedy the problem.

These accessories enlarge the data on the phone display so it can be read with ease. Others enlarge the buttons to help users to press the correct keys every time.

There are many types of magnifier or monocle for cell phone displays. Some resemble a pair of reading glasses can be attached to the screen. Other types of this accessory look like magnifying lens which are embedded in a holder made of a flexible rubber-like material, which fits around the handset and hold the lens in place over the display.

There are also a few software programs that function similarly to physical magnifier or monocle for cell phones for senior citizens. However, since this programs can be complicated to operate physical accessories may be more suitable for elderly users.

So where can one purchase a magnifier or monocle for cell phone for the elderly. Well, there are plenty of them online and some can go for as cheap as thirteen bucks.

That's it for this post. keep on visiting this blog for more accessories, services and cell phones for senior citizens.

Video Reviews of Mobile Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:05:00 +0000

There are many ways to learn about cell phone phones for seniors such as visiting websites and blogs dedicated to handsets for the elderly. However, a visit to YouTube allowed me to come into contact with a new way to learn about cell phones for seniors, video reviews.

Here are a couple of videos that offer reviews on a couple of familiar mobile phones for senior citizens, the Jitterbug J and the DoroPhone Easy:

I chose to post these short videos because they are entertaining as well as informative. If you want to view longer videos online, then you can get them at Youtube. You can find a video on almost any phone and other gadgets.

That's it for this post on video reviews of cell phones for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more news and information on senior-friendly mobile phones and services.

HOP1890 ChitterChatter Cell Phones for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Looking for a cheap mobile phone for your grand parents? Check out the HOP1890 ChitterChatter.

The HOP1890 ChitterChatter is an affordable handset that is manufactured by an American mobile phone manufacturer. This handset for senior citizens can be purchased for only $10 but actually cost half of that price since you receive half of the $10 back if you return it for recycling.

The ChitterChatter is ideal for seniors because it's simple, easy-to-use and cheap. The body is design for elderly users with a large and bright TFT display with large text font for great readability as well as big buttons for easy dialing.

One of the most useful features of this phone include the a special panic button which seniors can use to contact emergency personnel and find the nearest hospital. This feature allows users to quickly upload medical records on the dedicated network, so that the hospital to get all the details required as soon as the user arrives for an emergency.

Here is a list of the features for the HOP1890 ChitterChatter cell phone for senior citizens.

Display: Color TFT 176 x 220 pixels
Support of Long SMS (760)
Predefined messages
Support of message classes : Class 0, 1, 2, 3
Big front and small front size selection
Address book vcard format
Handfree Speaker Built-in
Headphone: 2.5mm Mini Jack
Dimensions: 105 x 47 x 18 mm (L x W x D)
Volume: 76 cm³
Weight: 86 g
Battery: Li-Ion 1100 mAh Standby time: up to 300 hTalk time: up to 300 min

Thta's it for this senior-friendly mobile phone. Tune in to this blog for more mobile phones and services for the elderly.

Volume Amplifier for Mobile Phones for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:00 +0000

I found a useful cell phone accessory while looking for new mobile phones for senior citizens. They are some gadgets that allow seniors to use their mobile phones more effectively. This particular accessory can be useful for elderly users who are hard of hearing.

The volume amplifier at Assistivetechnologyservices.com is a good solution for senior mobile phone users with moderate hearing loss. This device can amplify the volume of a cell phone or cordless phone up to 3 times louder.

Elderly users with hearing problems can have clear and understandable conversations since this device increases incoming sound up to 24db. It can still be useful for user with no hearing issues since it enhance sounds from a phone by providing clarity in noisy environments.

The volume amplifier for cell phones for seniors easily connects between the phone and headset.

This device is compatible with most cell phones or cordless phones with a standard 2.5 mm handset jack. If your handset has a 3.5 mm handset jack then the product may not be suitable for your phone.

This volume amplifier for cell phones for seniors is being offered for $39.99.

That's it for this post. Tune in to this blog for more services, accessories and mobile phones for seniors.

Doro HandleEasy 330 Cell Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Here's an ergonomically designed handset for senior citizens. It's another Doro mobile phone, the Doro HandleEasy 330.

Doro is turning out to be one of my favorite mobile phone for seniors supplier. Next to Jitterbug, this company is really doing good work to provide suitable handsets for the elderly. The company is even utilizing a a professor in ergonomics to help design handsets with oversized buttons to make dialing easier with stiff hands and low vision.

Let's look at the Doro HandleEasy 330. This is a phone that's designed for users with simple needs like seniors. It sports a large easy to read screen with simple basic functions making it ideal for senior citizens. It has contrasting colors and a white on black display for easy navigation.

The HandleEasy 330 also comes with very large rubberized button for easy dialing and is a hearing aid compatible device with a very loudspeaker. It can be fitted with an ear hook to allow users with hearing aids to hear more easily.

Other useful features include SMS, alarm clock, calculator , 100 Memory phone book, LED torch and a safety alarm button. It works with AT&T and T-Mobile and can be purchased at Amazon.com.

That's it for this cell phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on senior-friendly mobile phones and services.

Senior-Friendly Phone: EasyTouch Discovery

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:25:00 +0000

Here's a good phone for seniors that come in a clamshell or flip design: the EasyTouch Discovery.

This Telstra handset is suitable for seniors but is also great for all ages. It's a simple phone when compared with today's high-powered devices but it also offers a few modern features like a 3-megapixel camera, mobile web access and FM radio.

But none of those really matter when we talk about the EasyTouch Discovery as a mobile phone for seniors. Let's talk about the elements that make this handset suitable for senior citizens.

The EasyTouch Discovery comes with a large 2.4" QVGA Screen with a simple menu layout featuring main screen icons that are easily identifiable.

The body of this phone is also designed to be easily handled by elderly users. The texture at the back being reasonably non-slip therefore not easily dropped even by senior users with frail hands.

The keypad on the EasyTouch Discovery also identifies it as a suitable mobile phone for seniors. It has raised separated keys and the buttons are large and designed for easy dialing. It also comes with Keypad voice, a useful tool that allows users to to check the if right buttons were pressed to make a call.

Here's a list of the features for the EasyTouch Discovery cell phone for seniors:

3.0 Megapixel auto-focus camera
2.4" QVGA Screen
A-GPS Compatible
P2P Video Calling
MMS capable
Media Player and FM Radio
Expandable memory - T-Flash memory supported up to 4GB microSDHC
Person to Person Video Calling3
Picture Messaging (MMS) capability
Mobile to PC Video Calling
Email
Mobile Internet capability
Polyphonic Ringtones
FM Radio
Integrated MP3 Player
GPRS capability
Vibrating Alert
PC Synchronization

That's it for this mobile phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more services and cell phones for seniors.

The Oricom EZY100 Mobile Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Looking for a basic phone with extra large buttons for seniors? Well, here's another mobile phone that's specially designed for seniors and users suffering from hearing loss and or low vision, the Oricom EZY100.

The Oricom EZY100 is a very simple handset that features a large easy to read high contrast display which is ideal for users with weak eyesight. The large text size also makes it easy to read the information the screen.

This senior-friendly phone also comes with high visibility tactile buttons that are backlit for easy dialling, even in low light situations. Perfect for senior citizens.

The Oricom EZY100 also offer other elderly-friendly features like a loud ringer, amplified earpiece volume, hearing aid compatibility, speakerphone, and SOS emergency button. This cell phone for seniors also come with an espy phone book that can store up to 500 names and numbers.

That's it for this cell phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog to get more news and information on services and mobile devices for the elderly.

The Danger of Walking While Talking on Cell Phones for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:21:00 +0000

I have posted numerous cell phones for senior citizens in this blog but I also feel that it's important to inform readers of the dangers that come with these modern devices. A study has revealed that using a mobile phone for seniors while walking may increase an elderly user's chances of being run over by a vehicle.

The study which was that was published online Nov. 5 in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, aimed to measure the danger's of talking while walking on a mobile phone.

The results shows that participants trying to hold a phone conversation took 25 percent longer to cross the street compared with those without phones and those listening to iPods. Cell-phone users were also less likely to finish crossing the street in the 30 seconds. However, the figures got worst when it comes to seniors.

Art Kramer, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois who conducted the research says, "Older adults on the phone got run over about 15 percent more often [than those not on the phone]...walking and talking on the phone while old, especially, appears to be dangerous"

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that talking on a cell phone takes a bit of concentration which might put someone in danger if he or she happens to be crossing the street. This appears to be amplified for seniors so elderly users are advised not to use their handset while walking.

That's it for this post on the dangers of walking while talking on cell phones for seniors. Keep on dropping by to get more information on services and phones for senior citizens.

LG 300G Mobile Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Here's another affordable cell phone for seniors: the LG 300G from Net10.

But before we delve into the intricacies of this senior-friendly mobile phone, I thought that it would be ideal to offer a bit of background into the phone's provider. Net10 is a prepaid wireless service is provided by TracFone Wireless. The company's slogan is: "No Bills, No Contracts, No Evil." It offers affordable prepaid offerings including voice minute that costs ten cents (five cents for text messages), with no additional fees.

Now on to the company's cell phone for senior citizens. As you might guess, the LG 300G is a simple and easy-to-use mobile. It sports a basic design with simple menu and functions.

It sports a 1.50 inch color display, which is a bit small but it makes up for it with relatively easy to read characters. This handset for the elderly also comes with good sized, nicely labeled buttons. The Send and End button are clearly labeled and seniors will have no problems finding them.

The LG 300G is also suitable for seniors who are hard of hearing. This Net10 handset comes with a a strong speaker and speaker phone for the hearing impaired.

This handset also comes with a few modern features that are a good bonus to its features that are suitable for seniors. Here are the rest of the features for the LG 300G cell phone for seniors:

Voicemail
Call Waiting
Caller ID
Text Messaging
Vibration Alert
Auto Redialing
Phone Book with up to 500 Entries
32 Polyphonic Ringtones
Alarm Clock

This cheap handset for senior citizens costs $29.99 and comes with a nice bonus of 60 days initial service and 300 free minutes to start.

That's it for this cell phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog to get information on phones like the LG 300G.

Recycle and Donate Cell Phones for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:39:00 +0000

I've recently been read about recycling and donating old mobile phones because I have a few old working handsets at home.

I realized that the wireless phone industry is growing at a steady rate and the technology has reached great heights but cell phones also account for more than 65,000 tons of toxic waste each year. I also found out that a single cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of water. These figures illustrate the importance of recycling old handsets.

But what has recycling mobile phones to do with senior citizens? Well, it turns out that senior citizens benefit from programs and organizations that convince consumers to recycle and donate their mobile phones.

According to the folks at Charityguide.org, donated cell phones are reusable and can dial a 911 call center so they can be used as emergency lifelines for:

senior centers
senior citizens living alone, who are especially vulnerable to accidents
senior citizens with disabilities and limited incomes, who are especially vulnerable to elder abuse (physical abuse, assault, exploitation, or neglect)

Mobile phone collection drives have also been used to provide working telephones and 911 service to at-risk individuals, such as indigent senior citizens, who would otherwise be without phone service.

I guess it makes sense. Mobile phones that are usually donated for recycling are old models which possess characteristics that makes them suitable for elderly users. Many old models of handsets are easy-to-use devices with large buttons making them ideal cell phones for seniors.

I think donating mobile phones for seniors is a great idea. This way one can help elderly users and help to ease the burden that cell phone pollution is placing on the environment.

So how can one donate a cell phone for senior citizens? Well, it's fairly simple. You only need to type a few keywords into a search engine and you will get all the information you need on how to recycle and donate a mobile phone for seniors.

That's it for this post on recycling and donating cell phones for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on senior-friendly mobile phones an services.

The Geemarc CL8200 Senior-Friendly Mobile Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:06:00 +0000

Here's another mobile phone that's specifically designed for seniors. This handset is an amplified cell phone that's ideal for seniors with hearing problems.

The Geemarc CL8200 is specifically designed to cater to the need of the hearing impaired and elderly users. It possesses all the features needed by senior citizens such as the large screen with extra large characters, easy to use navigation menu, and a big button keypad.

Since this cell phone for seniors is an amplified device it comes with an extra loud adjustable ringing volume (up to 100dB). The Geemarc CL8200 is also a fully hearing aid compatible mobile phone and offers extra loud hands free speakerphone.

These features and capabilities show that the Geemarc CL8200 is suitable for seniors with hearing difficulties.

Here are the rest of the features and specs for this handset for the elderly:

Adjustable receiving volume (up to 25dB)
Shaker ring alerter function
3 memory buttons
Sends and receives SMS text messages
Clock with date and time
Message waiting icon
Charging time: 2 hours
Standby time: 180 hours
Continuous talk time: 150 minutes
Box contents: sim card, headset, user guide, charging pod

That's if for this senior-friendly cell phone. Stay tuned for more services and cell phone for seniors.

Doro Mobile Phones for Seniors at CES 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:22:00 +0000

The Jitterbug J in Red wasn't the only cell phone for seniors that was displayed at CES 2010. Apparently, Doro and its smart, easy-to-use, and stylish phones for senior citizens were also at the show.

The company showcased products and services that aim to help baby boomers and seniors enjoy the benefits of technology at the Silvers Summit in Las Vegas.

Jérôme Arnaud, CEO of Doro, also delivered a speech called “Forever Young: Tech Assist for Life After 50” at the show.

Here are some of the statements delivered by Jérôme Arnaud, CEO of Doro.

We launched Doro Care in Europe several years ago with the belief that simple, stylish product designs will appeal to seniors and consumers worldwide

With one year’s success in the U.S. and 30 years’ success in Europe, we at Doro see from our senior-testing facilities and from our sales reports that there is a growing market for smart, innovative designs for seniors.

When people are young, they get used to the conveniences of technology, but as they age, those technologies become more difficult to use. Our designers spent years working with seniors, testing dexterity, vision, hearing, and memory. We crafted a stylish and thoughtful line of consumer electronics to meet the needs of anyone as they age

We launched Doro Care in Europe several years ago with the belief that simple, stylish product designs will appeal to seniors and consumers worldwide. Doro’s huge jump in worldwide sales validates this conviction. We saw an order uptake of 38% in the 3rd quarter of this year and have established a truly global presence.

The Swedish heritage of Doro helped us be at the forefront of designing consumer technology for seniors, this is the reason we named the product line Doro Care.This is a very personal issue for all of us at Doro and something we feel passionately about.

We are grateful to companies like Doro who cater to the needs of the elderly. We have blogged about some of the Doro cell phones for seniors in this blog. These phones include the Doro HandlePlus 334gsm and the Doro PhoneEasy 410 and Doro PhoneEasy 335 from Consumer Cellular.

Tune in to this blog for more news on senior-friendly phones and services.

Jitterbug J in Red Announced at CES 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:24:00 +0000

The Consumer Electronics Show or CES 201o is currently going on and this international event has featured a familiar mobile phone for seniors.

The Samsung A310 or Jitterbug J was released last year and a new version has been showcased at Las Vegas.

The Jitterbug J in Red was launched “in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement” and is part of a health and wellness initiative which encourages women to “speak up” against heart diseases.

If the Jitterbug J cell phone for senior sales reach expectation then Samsung and Jitterbug will donate up to $500,000 to the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement. I have to say that this is a good cause.

What are the new features offered by this mobile phone for seniors? Well, this version offers health and wellness apps and services, including Jitterbug’s 24-hour LiveNurse service, and a “Daily Health Tips” application.

Of course, this handset for the elderly come with the familiar senior friendly specs and features like: a large keypad, Bluetooth, a large 2.1 inch display with 176 x 220 pixels, and a 1.07 inches external screen.

The Jitterbug J in Red cell phone for seniors will be available starting this month.

That's it for this post. Stay tuned to this blog for more news and updates on mobile phone for seniors and services.

Samsung Axle Handset for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:09:00 +0000

Here's the first mobile phone for seniors to be features on this blog for 2010.

The Samsung Axle is a simple handset offered by US Cellular. This device possess some attributes that makes it ideal for elderly users. Let explore this phone and discuss its usefulness as a phone for senior citizens.

The Axle is a basic phone thus it is easy to use. It does not require a long learning curve and senior can have a basic grasp of how to use it in a short amount of time. The menu on this device is also simple and user friendly.

The hardware on this device also makes it suitable for seniors. For instance, it's display measure nearly to inches and has been described as "relatively bright with vibrant colors." Users can change the backlight time, the dialing font size, and the clock style to make it easier for visually impaired seniors to see the information on the screen.

The keypad on the Samsung Axle is almost flush which isn't ideal for seniors. Fortunately, the buttons are large so seniors can dial numbers comfortably and without much difficulty.

This cell phone for seniors also come with bonus features. While these features are not necessary for a handset for the elderly, it's still nice to have them on a handset. The Axle carries a VGA camera as well as Bluetooth and voice dialling.

The price of this handset is also suited for senior citizens. The Samsung Axle is being offered free with a contract and $30 without a contract.

That's it for this mobile phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more services and phones for the elderly.

The Amplicom M5000 Mobile Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:35:00 +0000

Here's another cell phone that's dedicated for seniors. The Amplicom M5000 is a basic handset designed to be used by elderly users and those who have a sight or hearing problems. Let's get into the details of this cell phone for senior citizens.

The Amplicom M5000 comes with a variety of features that make it ideal for elderly users. For instance, one can immediately see that it sports a keypad with large buttons and very visible numbers. This feature is helpful for users with weak eyesight.

This solid mobile phone for the elderly also offers a large clear 4.3 cm white on black display, with big easy to read fonts and large clear big buttons. Again, this makes things simple and easy for poor sighted users.

This senior-friendly device also offers extra loud ringer (up to +100 dB) and an extra loud speaker volume (up to +23 dB) with a powerful vibrating alert. The Amplicom M5000 also comes with an induction coil fully Hearing Aid Compatible(HAC). This features make it ideal for users with poor hearing.

Here are the rest of the senior-friendly features of the Amplicom M5000:

Emergency SOS Panic Button
Three speed dial buttons for quick access to contacts
battery has a standby time of up to 170 hours and a talk time of up to 120 minutes
15 polyphonic ring tones and vibration alert
Send and receive SMS
Red LED to indicate out of range and other functions
3 Short dial numbers - M1, M2, M3

That's it for this post on another cell phone for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more services and mobile phones for senior citizens.

The Senior Tel II Phone for the Elderly

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:32:00 +0000

Here another simple mobile phone for seniors. The Senior Tel II from Mobi-Click is a cell phone that's ideal fro" the elderly, the disabled, for mobile people who need special assistance, the diabetic, or vehicle drivers."

This basic mobile phone for seniors features three major buttons that n elderly user can use to immediately call an emergency contact. The buttons can be assigned to call a family member, neighbor, doctor or emergency center.

The buttons on the Senior Tel II are also designed to be useful for users with poor eyesight. For instance, dialed buttons will stay illuminated throughout the dialing process. Each of the buttons corresponds to a particular tone so the visually impaired senior citizens can call emergency contacts with no difficulty. Users will be aware of incoming calls via a blinking blue button and a ring tone.

This cell phone for seniors offer features and functions that are truly useful for elderly users. For example, the emergency mode allows all incoming calls will be picked up automatically and activates that the loud mode which allows calls to be made to ill or disabled persons.

The Senior Tel II from Mobi-Click also offers Geographic monitoring for the disoriented, which keeps tabs on the location of the user and sends an SMS if the person strays away from a certain zone.

Well, that's it for this mobile phone for senior citizens. Tune in to this blog for more phones and services for the elderly.

Raku Raku Phone Basic Cell Phone for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Here's another simple phones that's designed to be for seniors. This time it hails from the land of the rising sun. The Raku-Raku Phone Basic is a simple handset designed by NTT DoCoMo, the predominant mobile phone operator in Japan.

The Raku Raku Phone Basic is suitable for seniors because its a user-friendly handset equipped with simple functions. This mobile phone for seniors possess all the physical characteristics required by a senior citizen such as a large display with large fonts, wide keypad with wide buttons and a flip design.

However, this cell phone for senior citizens also comes with a few special features that the elderly will find useful. For instance, it offers a “Slow Voice” feature, which slows down the communicated voice for easier listening. Seniors with weak auditory capabilities will find it helpful.

The Raku Raku Phone Basic handset for the elderly also offers "Clear Voice” noise detection, a feature that adjusts earpiece and ringtone volume depending on the surrounding noise levels. This is another useful feature for users who are hard of hearing.

That's it for this quick look on the Raku Raku Phone Basic cellphone for seniors. Tune in to this blog regularly to get the latest news and updates on cell phones and services for senior citizens.

The iNO CP09 Cell Phone for Seniors and Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:44:00 +0000

We are at the end of 2009 and I must say that finding newly released cell phones for senior citizens are hard to find. The current trend in mobile phone development pouts a lot of emphasize in high-end features like touchscreens, GPS, WiFi and cameras.

However, there are a few exceptions like the Jitterbug J and the Emporia Lifephone which were launched quite recently. I also found a newly launched phone called the iNO CP09 that's designed for kids and the elderly.

Basic or simple is a very appropriate word to describe this mobile phone for seniors and young kids. One look at the phone will tell you that. The iNO CP09 sports a rectangular monochrome LCD display with an orange backlight. It's not very large but the fonts are huge so seniors with weak eyesight will have no problem reading the information on the screen.

The keypad on this handset for the elderly is well suited for senior citizens. The buttons are very large and easy to read.
There's also a dedicated ‘SOS’ button on the back which can be useful in emergencies. When pressed, the button emits an alarm and contacts a pre-programmed phone number.

The iNO CP09 cellphone for seniors and kids also offer useful features like an FM radio, a torch light, a headphone jack, and a text messaging.

The only downside to this phone is its available exclusively in Singapore at $78 each. It's also a GSM handset so its not compatible with CDMA networks like Sprint and Verizon.

That's it for this new cell phone for seniors. Keep on tuning in to this blog to get the latest news on devices and services for senior citizens.

Nokia Wireless Loopset: A Cell Phone Accessory for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:32:00 +0000

In my last post I blogged about the hearing aid compatible cell phones for seniors. This time, I think that it would be helpful to write about an accessory that can be helpful to elderly mobile phone users.

The Nokia Wireless Loopset is a device that provides t-coil-equipped hearing aid users with a hassle- and hands-free connection to mobile phones. This gadget was introduced last year and may be helpful for senior users since a large number of them have poor hearing.

This accessory for compatible with cellphones for seniors that use Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity. The Nokia Wireless Loopset enables mobile calls to be accessed wirelessly through the hearing aid and can be worn around the user's neck.

Here are some of the features for this accessory:

vibrating alert for incoming calls;
user adjustable sidetone level;
optimized volume range and frequency response;
single button for call handling;
induction technology enables acoustic background noise to be filtered, which greatly increases speech discrimination.

However, it is also important to test different handset before buying this accessory for mobile phones for seniors. The quality, immunity and customization of hearing aids vary greatly so testing is needed to find a suitable phone for the Nokia Wireless Loopset.

That's if for this post on a cell phone for senior citizens accessory. Tune in to this blog for more news and updates on handsets for the elderly and related topics.

Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phones for Seniors

noreply@blogger.com (Senior Mobile) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

A large number of seniors need hearing aids to assist them when interacting with friends and family. Thus, a cell phone that's compatible with these gadgets for the hard of hearing will be useful for elderly with impaired auditory senses.

Mobile phones and hearting aids are not naturally compatible. This is due to the fact that the acoustic connection made between the cellphones and the hearing aid is poor and creates distortions in the sound. However, consumer needs paved the way for handsets that are compatible with these devices for the deaf.

The FCC has set the hearing aid compatibility standard for handsets. Devices that meet or exceed ANSI (American National Standards Institute) hearing aid compatibility standard are suitable for consumers with impaired hearing.

The devices are rated into: M3-handsets that has satisfied the ANSI standard and M4- handsets that has exceeded the ANSI standard.

However, it is also important to note that the label "hearing aid compatible" is not a guarantee that it will work perfectly for elderly users. The main problem is interference that may cause static buzzing sounds.

It is also important to remember that non-rated handset may also work with hearing aids.

Here is a list of the hearing aid compatible cell phones for seniors that I've featured on this blog:

LG VX4700
Binatone Speakeasy
Motorola W259
Doro HandlePlus 334 GSM
Doro PhoneEasy 410
Doro PhoneEasy 345
LG LX150
Samsung M240
Nokia 6085
Jitterbug J
Motorola V195s
Samsung Knack
Nokia 2366i
Motofone F3
Sanyo SCP 7000
Nokia 6133
LG Flare
Pantech Breeze
Motorola Buzz
Sanyo 7050
Motorola i760
Motorola i335
Verizon Wireless Coupe

That';s it for this post on hearing aid compatible cell phones for seniors. Tune in to this blog for more on mobile phones for the elderly and related topics.