We all need to stay in touch with our loved ones. Whether we are younger or older, communicating with the people around us makes us happier and makes us feel like important members of a group.
For younger people, this is very easy to understand and do since they have advanced technological knowledge and hundreds of options to choose from to find the device that best suits their needs.
Nowadays, older people also have a variety of options to choose from when deciding on one phone model or another; it all depends on how they plan to use it. So, if you tell us what your grandfather/grandmother is like, we will tell you which model might best fit their needs.
My grandfather just wants to make and receive calls from his loved ones: keypad phone with senior-friendly features
If your older relative is one of those fans of keypads because it reminds them of a past time and they consider the phone to be just a tool for making and receiving calls from their close ones, it’s clear they need a phone without internet connection. These phones, also called feature phones or dumbphones, or even “basic phones,” are very easy to use and meet the most basic communication needs.
They may have a flip cover that can be set to answer or hang up calls when opened or closed; or they can be “bar” style, without a cover, so they include an option to lock the keypad to avoid accidental calls. But what all of them do include are various practical options for older users:
.- Radio: we know many seniors love listening to the radio when going to bed, while having breakfast… so it’s important for them that these devices include a radio to accompany them in those moments.
.- Flashlight: this seemingly minor feature can be very useful in unexpected situations like a power outage at home or simply to get up at night without turning on the lights and disturbing others in the house.
.- Camera: not wanting or being able to use a smartphone doesn’t mean seniors want to give up photos and memories of their family and cherished moments, so it’s important that these types of phones include a basic camera.
.- SOS button: the best ally for seniors to feel protected is knowing they really will be protected when needed. That’s why it’s important that senior phones include this emergency button which, when pressed, calls the closest contacts that have been set up.
.- SMART HELP: the best way for family members to feel their seniors are protected is to know they really are. That’s what interesting features like those in SPC phones do: smart notification, smart ringtone, and remote configuration.
.- Direct memory keys: people who choose this type of phone look for maximum simplicity in use. That’s why it’s useful for their phone to have dedicated keys to call their most frequent contacts directly without having to go through the “Contacts” menu.
My grandfather wants to use WhatsApp and be connected to the internet, but can’t see the smartphone screen well or handle the touchscreen
Some of us may have parents or grandparents in our family who want the advanced functions offered by smartphones and internet connectivity; but age-related difficulties prevent them from handling touch devices or small icons and fonts. For them, the solution is also in technology.
SPC ZEUS 4G PRO is the only Spanish smartphone specially designed for seniors because it has physical buttons to answer and hang up calls, as well as a completely redesigned interface with larger, more visual icons and bigger letters and numbers on the screen. This innovative smartphone includes apps specifically designed to make it easier for seniors to use, featuring a direct access page to the 6 main contacts and a simplified function to adjust the main phone settings without having to access different options or apps.
My grandfather is fully familiar with technology and needs internet connection to stay informed daily
Finally, we talk about the super-grandfather, the one who has adapted to current technology and receives emails, chats with family on WhatsApp, checks the main news online, or shops online. The right option for this group is the smartphone we all know, without added senior features. More and more people reach an advanced age and, whether due to their professional background or simply because they have been drawn to using smart devices, choose to make full use of the functions a smartphone offers. Android devices are designed to be easy and intuitive to use so that all family members can use them for daily tasks. They also include virtual assistants to make their use even easier through voice commands, such as Google Voice Assistant.
