Features

1. Form factor - monoblock. The most convenient, simple and minimalistic option, it has proven itself well for an older audience. Although you should not exclude sliders or clamshells from the selection circle.

2.Buttons. Large, with large conspicuous numbers. It is very rare for older people to write SMS, so the letters on the buttons are less important, and even more so, a qwerty keyboard is useless. Additional functional buttons will also be superfluous (for example, for an FM tuner, player, Internet access, organizer entry ...). They create confusion and end up being more annoying than helpful. It's good if the buttons are convex, with a noticeable move or are pressed with a click. Also note that the phone has an emergency call button.

3.Screen. Should be of sufficient contrast. Monochrome is better - with low vision, colour images only make it difficult to read. Before buying, you should check how the screen behaves in bright light (does it glare) and in the dark (too bright backlight can blind and irritate).

4. Speakers. Naturally, they should be loud and of the highest quality so that both the call and the interlocutor can be heard. A vibrating alert will not be superfluous either - even if a grandmother or grandfather can boast of good hearing, it will be easier for them to find the phone in their bag.

5.Menu. The most simple, as they say, intuitive. The main thing is that the most important items - the address book and the missed call log - should be available with one or two clicks.

6. The phone off button must be located separately from the end call button. If they are combined, difficulties arise - the elderly diligently press the keys and can accidentally turn off the phone when they just need to end the call.

7. "Strong" battery. The less often you need to charge the phone, the less likely it is that an elderly person will forget to do it.

8. Low price and simplicity of the model. It's not even about saving money. An expensive model most often causes discomfort and anxiety: there are fears that it will be forgotten or dropped somewhere. And a complex menu requires a lot of effort to remember where to find what - it's very annoying.

First Aid

What needs to be done immediately after buying a phone (it is desirable that the new owner be present at the same time)? Perform the following simple manipulations:

  • adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen;
  • set a convenient font;
  • select the optimal speaker volume - so that the call it was well audible, but the unexpected call did not lead to a heart attack (for example, you can set the rising sound);
  • choose a pleasant, not annoying, but "noticeable" ringtone;
  • set up shortcut keys and an urgent call, write down which key means what - the owner of the device will need time to remember everything;
  • enter all important phone numbers;
  • test the device - let its owner try several times all the functions you will use;
  • choose a lanyard or a comfortable case to make your use more convenient.