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Cell phones have been widely spread in our society. These were once a style or business need now have taken place among the basic necessities of life. Different age groups and professions demands different kind of facilities and features through these smart devices and number of models are offering the right characteristics. As with the busy schedules of life when we cannot spend much time with our elders, these help us to stay in touch with them. Cellular phone's industry is getting a very rapid growth and there are much more technological advancements in the handsets and in their respective software while these technologies and features are usually useless for the elderly persons who are using their cell phone just to stay in touch with family and friends. Sometimes the advanced models of cell phones also become a headache for them due to their complex usability features. Therefore we have worked out to find out the important characteristics which must be considered while purchasing a cell phone for an older person. Please have a look below;
1. Simpler: The cell phone should be simpler to handle, no complex software and interface is recommended. Normally elders have to receive or make a call or can use texting. Extra features can create difficulty for them. Simpler design is easy to handle and touch screen, flip or slide handsets are not good for them.
2. Easy To Understand: Its user interface will be easy to understand and provides them quick usability and navigation of the features. Any ambiguity can give them a stress and if they are unable to use the device when they need it then it is useless for them.
3. Big Buttons: Always select a cell phone for elders which have relatively bigger buttons. Bigger buttons provide clearer visibility and operate-ability.
4. Good Sound: The cell phone should have clearer sound as normally in older ages understanding the unclear voice is not remains possible. Therefore if the sound quality is good and then can adjust the volume of the call according to their choice then it will be an ease for them.
5. Battery Timing: Every cell phone user demands good battery timings but it is essential in the cases of older persons. As the charging of cell phone device is a liability and then cannot perform this job more often.
6. Screen Visibility: The screen of mobile should be brighter and if it will be having larger size of fonts then it will be much better. As in older ages normally eye sight gets weak and if you can view the screen easily and comfortably then you can ensure that you are dialing the call on correct number.
7. SOS: The SOS option should be on one click and it must have the ability of speed dialing so that the important numbers can be saved and dialed on one press.
8. Cellular Service: Another important characteristic is the cellular phone service. Select a cellular phone service for them which have good service and reasonable packages.
