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In order to get older generations interested in smartphones, a range of cell phone providers have produced models specifically geared towards the elderly — to both help them keep in touch with loved ones, and provide easy-access emergency calling in case of an incident.

Phone companies like GreatCall, Consumer Cellular, Samsung, and Emporia have all come out with designs for senior citizens in the past couple of years. Phones like the Jitterbug5 and the Doro PhoneEasy 626 boast similar features: a large keypad; a bright, large-text LED screen; and a button on the back for immediate emergency calls. The contacts are limited but easily accessible, with photo capabilities and a built-in, high-powered flashlight on the back.

There are also options for senior citizens who already have smartphones not specifically designed with these features. Third-party launchers like Large Launcher or BIG Launcher both enlarge the font size and simplify the phone’s menu style, without any additional effort. These interfaces are free to download from the Google Play store.

If you’re looking for a more intuitive smartphone for an elderly person you know, these companies have also designed lines of Android devices solely for seniors as well. The Jitterbug Touch (or the Jitterbug Smart), Emporia Smart, and Doro Liberto 825 all have 5-inch screens with large buttons and simple, condensed lists of apps in the menu. They are compatible with hearing aids, and the Doro model even allows family members or caregivers to make adjustments remotely. These smartphones streamline the navigation process while allowing for versatile usage.

How does Seniorly work?
Seniorly researches and visits senior living communities to make sure that you’re finding the right place for your loved one. The site offers reviews of senior living facilities for individuals who simply want to perform less work around the house: places that provide meals, activities, and laundry services. They also review higher-care facilities that offer medical care to residents.

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To use the website, simply type in the zip code where your parent or relative wants to live. Next, the website will bring up a list of senior care facilities with a variety of designations, from independent living to respite care to memory care. The website also lists the cost of living in the facility, as well as a star rating from doctors, caregivers, and other users of the website.

Seniorly also connects you with experts in the industry and senior care providers who can answer your questions about finding the right caregiver for your relative.

What are some other apps seniors can use?
There are lots of apps to monitor senior health. One app is the $9.95 per month Tell My Geo app available for Android. This app lets health providers and emergency responders look at your relative’s health records on a smartphone or tablet, and also provides a GPS locator so you’re always able to find your relative. The free Android app Pain Care lets users log the location and intensity of their pain over a period of time so they can better report their symptoms to healthcare providers.

Does your loved one want more entertainment via a smartphone or tablet? Sign him or her up for the Ancestry.com app, where users can find long-lost relatives and log information about family heritage. Or, if your relative is looking to find that special someone with whom to spend his or her twilight years, download Yangutu, a dating app for an older generation.

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