What is the best elderly phone option for an active, elderly parent?
Kathy A asked:
I have an active, elderly parent in great health, BUT I worry about unexpected accidents safety. I want to get a telephone unit for emergency family contact if something happened, but know nothing about them. Any suggestions and/or recommendations?
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I have an active, elderly parent in great health, BUT I worry about unexpected accidents safety. I want to get a telephone unit for emergency family contact if something happened, but know nothing about them. Any suggestions and/or recommendations?
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April 28th, 2009 at 6:53 am
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call your local cellular providers they might have a special deal for that or pick up a go phone at walmart which uses minute cards no account necessary. then have a six grader show you how to use it
April 28th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
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My only recommendation is to make sure that your parent actually wants the phone and will use it before you buy it. I bought one for my mother, and she shoved it under the seat of her car, and that’s the last time she ever even touched it.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:44 am
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I would suggest something like Direct Link, it works thru your phone lines, but offers a tremendous sense of security. You wear a pendant around your neck and/or one on wrist. Should you come upon any type of emergency just push the button and emergency help will be sent to you. I’ve had Direct Link for at least 5 yrs now, since I live alone. If you hear a burgular type situation, push the button. It really allows many to live alone w/safety, and Peace of Mind. It is affordable and many areas have grants to pay for it. Good Luck.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:32 am
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the jitterbug looks good, cause it has large numbers on it. I havent personally used it.
May 4th, 2009 at 5:13 am
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For low income people in the U.S. there is SafeLInk.
I don’t know if you are talking about a cellphone. If you are you can get a simple trakphone at Walmart etc. or go online to Verizon and get a free phone with 1 or 2 yr contract.
May 4th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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I agree about the jitterbug, it is in the Legion magazine all the time and has easy to see and use, large numbers.