Jitterbug: Cell phones for old people
I’m betting that more than a few of you can relate to the experience of attempting to help an elderly family member in need of technical assistance. The generational gap between young and old is particularly apparent when it comes to the ability to utilize technology. Old people, in general, have far more trouble using the simplest of gadgets, cell phones included. The saving grace may come in the form of a Jitterbug cell phone. The company is set to release a pair of phones with a simplified feature set that should make them far more accessible to the technophobes among us, young and old alike. The phone, simply dubbed "Jitterbug Phones" come with a corresponding rate plan that features 24/7 operator assistance, making it a life saver for the family tech support call syndrome. The first handset features numerical keys and a pair of send/end buttons. How easy is that? For the uber-challenged, the second phone simply incorporates an "operator," "tow," and "emergency" button, in addition to the send and receive pads. Wow. The phones are available now for $147 with a new contract. Spread the word to your "slow" friends and family members, and save yourself from those aggravating support conversations.
BGR where do find this stuff? I mean there’s one word to sum up this “thing”…WOW
I was actually considering this phone for my granparents, then I realized that at least for my grandfarther is just as much a tech freak as I am. He like features and if anything he is part of the MAKE crew, he added power windows to a manual windows rig. But any way the phone is nice and could be of use even for those that are other than “slow”.
I think this is still a good idea for seniors. I look at my folks as they start to struggle some with memory. Anything that we can do to make it easier in this high tech world is great.
OMG, this is the perfect phone for my father who is a senior! Too bad it’s only for its own network. I wish I could use it on T-Mobile network.
My mom is 55 and loves her Jitterbug! She had no problem using her old phone that had camera, texting, etc. but wanted to get a phone she could see and hear better with. The numbers on the keypad are large and lit up and I even tried the phone and the padded ear piece really blocks out sounds!
this is great for my rents