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Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

It's not fair to say that senior citizens fall behind with technology. Not all of them do. A cell phone is as much use to an eighty-year-old as it is to an eighteen-year-old but the technology needs to be subtly different and the call packages don't have to be tailored to the needs of an individual who might not need as much data or want free text messages. It might be that network coverage is more important than anything else as most seniors want their phones to make and receive calls.

High Data

More than 30 percent of seniors over the age of 65 have smartphones. Those guys want to stream music and movies on their phones as well as making phone calls. For those guys, the best data package is the one to go for. If that sounds like you or your folks, you'll have access to all carriers including T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. Just check online or go in store for the best offers with the most data.

Specialized Phone Packages

The market for phones for seniors is pretty big so no wonder you can get cellphone packages tailored for that corner of the market. If that sounds like the sort of thing you're after, check out a company like GreatCall. You'll get access to phones with bigger buttons, clearer screens and simpler menus to navigate. You'll also get packages that includes 24-hour access to medical alerts. A one-button action connects you to emergency services so the service is easy to use.

Medical Services

The GreatCall Ultimate package is another you should consider. As with all packages, you get 24-hour access to medical alerts, but doctors and nurses are also available, and the app connects you to your family and friends who can be informed of your health and safety. Other stuff like handset replacement when yours breaks and a personal operator to help with all sorts of tasks make the additional price of this package worthwhile if you're likely to use all of its features.

Doro PhoneEasy

It's pretty clear that senior citizens often need clearer or larger screens on phones to cope with failing eyesight. They also need menus that are simple to navigate. Something like the Doro PhoneEasy 626 flip-phone, which has the time displayed on the outside of the phone, raised black buttons against a white background. It's hearing aid compatible too. There's an emergency help button on the back that alerts friends and family and it uses GPS so the phone's location can be pinpointed in an emergency.

Jitterbug and Snapfon ezTWO

The Jitterbug5 flip-phone is another smartphone that senior citizens should consider. The best thing with this one is the navigation screens which offer "Yes" or "No" answers rather than the complex systems that iOS and Android users have to use. The phone can be located with GPS and accessing urgent medical care is very easy. If security rather than safety if your main concern, go for the Snapfon ezTWO. With one press of the emergency button, you'll get an ear-splitting alarm that's enough to warn off anyone.