Guides for Seniors, the Elderly, and the People Who Love Them
Technology is hard to avoid and many seniors are reluctantly joining the party. The best tablets for senior citizens are easy to use, with large easy to read screens, lightweight, with a long battery life. Here are my top recommendations!
When thinking about a computer, many seniors consider both laptops and tablets. Laptops are heavier and a bit more difficult to learn but have more options. Tablets are easier to learn and lighter weight but more fragile and limited.
Hearing loss causes embarrassment and frustration for many seniors. No where is this more evident that when using a telephone. But, having the right equipment can help this stressful situation. Here are the best cordless phones for hearing impaired seniors who just want to have a normal conversation!
Not all seniors take naturally to computers and technology. But resources for computer tutoring for seniors like these can help. Learn about helpful books, video training, and websites that can help seniors and the elderly learn to use computers.
Dementia doesn’t mean using a cell phone is impossible. Cell phones for dementia patients just need to be easy to use with big buttons and an easy to read screen. Emergency features like SOS calling are important too. Here are the best cell phones for seniors with dementia.
Having an answering machine is handy for those missed calls because you can still get important messages and know that someone called. But, some answering machines are difficult for seniors to use because of failing eyesight, hearing problems, or trying to avoid technology. So, here are the best cordless phones for seniors with answering machines that are easy to use.
Seeing small print generally gets harder as we age. Products with bigger buttons and larger print are easier to use with older eyes. Here are the best large button cordless phones for seniors who have difficulty seeing their phone well.
Some seniors don’t want to fool with more techy products even if there are benefits to using them. So, for these folks, here are some simple telephones for elderly people who just want the basics.
The easiest to use cordless phones have big, bold buttons that are easy to see, one touch speed dials for emergencies, loud speakerphones, and are expandable. Plus, they shouldn’t have too many buttons to reduce confusion. Here are some simple cordless phones for seniors who just want the basics.
Cordless phones have some distinct advantages and disadvantages for seniors. They offer more convenience and safety but are often more complicated to use. When choosing a cordless phone, find one that has big buttons that are easy to see, lots of volume amplification, a choice of loud ringers, plus emergency dialing features.
Smartphones are important for a senior’s security and safety. But, many elderly people want a simple cell phone. After lots of research, I found that the easiest smartphones for seniors are the Snapfon EZ, the Jitterbug, and the Motorola MotoX. Keep reading to learn why.
Many seniors just want a basic laptop that is easy to use. The simplest laptops for seniors are lightweight, have large screens, loud speakers, and keyboards with large buttons. Often a separate mouse is easier to use than a built-in one. Here are my recommendations.
