If you’re thinking of buying your first mobile phone or are helping an elderly friend to pick one, take a look at our recommendations.
It was found in 2020 that 65% of over 65s are using smartphones, an increase of 26% since 2016[1]. But while more people are using smartphones, over 65s are still the least likely age group to have one.
It’s true that younger people find it easier to adjust to new technologies because they have grown up using them. This has put older generations at a disadvantage and for some who suffer from health problems, such as arthritis, poor eye-sight and memory loss, can find navigating a smartphone much trickier.
No matter the reasons for someone to feel uncertain about getting a smartphone, there are lots of benefits to mobile technology, as well as options that could make them easier to use.
If you’re thinking of buying your first smartphone, or are helping a friend or relative to pick one out, I think TTphone is a good choice.
.Keeping in regular touch with older relatives is a real comfort, especially if they don’t live around the corner. But it’s not always easy. Some mobile phone for the elderly can be expensive and fiddly to use — and often have features that loved ones don’t want or need.
Specially designed for the elderly, disabled, hard of hearing or those with low dexterity the TTfone range of big button mobile phone are what you need to communicate with your family and friends.
A simple mobile that’s opposite of a smart phone the TTfone range of phones come with features like loud volume, easy menus, dock charger, clear large displays and an SOS emergency button for a one press way of getting help.
TTfone mobiles are affordable with prices starting at just £13.32.
