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Any Good Phones for Elderly or Dexterity-Challenged Users?
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Posted by: techable

We're trying to find a phone for my 88-year old Dad, keyword: Simple. Big, easy-to-find buttons, a loud ring, a bright screen with good contrast, and minimal functions. If possible, something we can use with a pay-as-you-go plan.

He doesn't need any bells and whistles, not even the most basic ones like voicemail or an address book. In fact, even these functions are a hindrance because he accidentally navigates to them and often gets confused navigating back out to the start screen. Just something with a nice, big, uncluttered keypad.

Any

s? TIA!

Posted by: DeadLinc

nextel i355 larger phone with large keys and a loud speaker.

Posted by: jrck1977

anything made by LG is pretty user friendly, it depends on what carrier you're using.

Posted by: techable

Thanks for the suggestions! I will check them out.

Posted by: WRBWRXMAX

The buttons may not be exactly right, but in terms of interface, it seems like the upcoming Motofone F3 (Motorola) would be perfect. Big, clear, numbers, B&W, so easy readibility, no complicated menus.

Posted by: pcmonkeyhead

My dad is in his early 80's and I set him up with a V60g. I set it with the large font. Most importantly, it is a flip phone. Flip it close, and it is off. I myself prefer b/w than color phones.

Posted by: Kabuk1

I would look for one of the older Nokias like the 3390 or something comparable. They have monochrome screens but the fonts are large & the screen is very readable. The menus are easy to operate & the battery life is great too. I had one that I would have probably just given to you if you wanted it but my idiot ex smashed it to bits :/

Posted by: ace587

nextel is pretty good, the PTT function wud be very useful

Posted by: SuxBeingU

nolias no doubt the 6016 for Sprint which is the same as the 6010 for T Mobile or 6015 Verizon. all the same phone basic big buttons nice color display. free with any plan on any of the carriers.

Posted by: rockrocks

I'd wait for the scpl, it's supposed to come out in September.