13 Reasons Why You Should Buy Mobile Phones For Elderly
Introduction
A few days ago, a woman asked me if I had an elderly relative who needed a mobile phone. I did have two elderly relatives and one of them was in the market for a new phone. So I made an offer to help him out and he took it without any hesitation. He’s been using his new handset ever since and has been having fun texting friends and playing games on social media, all the while saving hundreds of dollars that he would’ve spent in monthly bills with Verizon or AT&T (or whatever other carrier he was on).
What Are The Reasons Why You Should Buy Mobile Phones For Elderly?
1. Texting Is Fun For Seniors
Seniors like to text. It’s like their way of communicating with friends and family. They also like to play games on their phones. Texting has become another form of entertainment for seniors that can help fill their free time during the day. And when you take into account that the price of texting is far less than the price of any other contact with a phone service provider, it’s not hard to see why old folks spend big bucks on texting simply because it’s so cheap!
2. Mobile Phones Are Cheap!
Mobile phones are expensive for young people, but they’re extremely cheap to buy when you get past the age of 40. It’s the cheapest form of long distance communication out there. And because seniors are big fans of texting other people, they can have hours of fun using their smartphones without spending a dime other than the initial expense of buying an old phone off Ebay or Craigslist. They might not be able to afford the latest iPhone, but they can surely buy used Blackberrys and Android phones that have all the features they need at a fraction of what it would cost them to use a normal phone service provider.
3. Mobile Phones Are Easy To Use
Mobile phones are easy to use. They’re not like computers that need a lot of power and bulky graphics cards. Mobile phones just require you to text and play games on them. They’re also extremely durable and last for years, making them much more affordable than anything else on the market today. It’s also nice to know that seniors can fall and smash their smartphones and still be able to buy a new one because they now have money in their pockets!
4. Mobile Phones Are Safe
Mobile phones aren’t as dangerous as many might think. Sure, there are dangers in using a smartphone (it’s not like they release radiation or anything), but the biggest danger to an elderly person is losing their phone and having their identity stolen. However, you can easily prevent this by taking the proper precautions and monitoring your parents’ mobile phones. And seeing as how you can buy cheap phones off Ebay and Craigslist without paying much money, it’s worth the risk of spending a little bit more to protect them from identity theft that might ruin their entire life.
5. Mobile Phones Are Small And Light
Mobile phones are small and light. They’re easy to carry around with you at all times, regardless of whether you’re a young person or a senior citizen. You can take them everywhere you go and they don’t take up a lot of space in your bag. They also don’t weigh you down and make you tired after just a couple of hours of carrying them. When you’re finished using and charging your phone, just throw it in the trash and buy another one! You’ll be spending big bucks on texting or playing games on social media, but that’s alright because it’s so cheap!
6. Mobile Phones Are Compact
Mobile phones are small and compact. They’re easy to carry around with you at all times, regardless of whether you’re a young person or a senior citizen. You can take them everywhere you go and they don’t take up a lot of space in your bag . Most mobile phones have some sort of speaker so you can have the music going on low while still being able to hear what’s going on outside of your home, which is something that seniors love doing as it really helps ease their boredom. And since mobile phones are so inexpensive, you can easily buy a couple of them and place them inside each other for fun ‘scary’ Halloween decorations!
7. Mobile Phones Can Be Used As A Security System
Mobile phones are great for seniors because they can be set up as a full-fledged security system. You can buy a used mobile phone and use it to monitor the activity of your elderly relative. They don’t have to worry about going out into public or going into certain places that might not be safe or where their safety is at risk. And you don’t need to pay for it! Simply buy a cheap mobile phone off Craigslist and put all the monitoring software on it so you know what’s going on with your elderly relative’s day-to-day activities. If they’re being followed, you’ll be able to know about it almost immediately (and if they aren’t, you’ll know exactly where they are).
8. Mobile Phones Come With Gps Tracking
Mobile phones come with GPS tracking. You can easily use this feature to track your elderly relative’s movements on a daily basis. If they’re not safe while out in public (and let’s face it, most seniors don’t like going out in public unless there’s something to do), making sure that they’re safe is easy by using this feature on their mobile phone that comes free with most new phones. And since you can easily buy a used mobile phone off Ebay and Craigslist without paying a lot of money, it’s a great way to save money on a monthly bill.
9. Mobile Phones Are Prepaid And Don’t Require A Contract
Mobile phones are prepaid and don’t require a contract. And the best thing is that they’re so cheap! You can easily buy one on Craigslist or eBay without paying too much money for it because seniors love getting the most bang for their buck when it comes to buying stuff. Because of this, they’re able to spend as much as they want on texting and playing games on their smartphones without spending any extra money out of their own pockets. You can buy prepaid phone cards that can be used at any merchant outlet that sells prepaid phone cards. And if you want, you can buy them at the same place you bought your mobile phones. But most seniors like to go somewhere else and save some money (and sometimes, they also like to take their time to decide what they want to buy).
10. Mobile Phones Are Very Convenient
Mobile phones are very convenient for seniors compared with other forms of communication like fax machines and mail, especially if they’re the only form of communication available to them since they’re old (and not knowing how to speak or read). It’s not as easy as just pushing a few buttons and saying whatever it is you want, but it’s still a lot more convenient than looking through a telephone book. And since there are so many cheap mobile phones on the market, it’s simple to buy one so you can talk to your parents or grandparents whenever you want. Some families have one mobile phone for everyone in the family, making communication much easier and less stressful.
11. Mobile Phones Are Very Useful
Mobile phones are very useful for seniors because they’re able to use them as an alarm clock (and even set their voice to say the time). And since their hearing might not be as good as it used to be, using a mobile phone as an alarm clock is very useful because they’re able to hear the voice from the other end. Mobile phones also come with a calendar and reminder system that can be set up by your parents or grandparent. They can use it as a repository for reminders and schedules for important events that they need to go to, like appointments with doctors or dentists.
12. Mobile Phones Are Great For Emergencies
Mobile phones are great for emergencies if they’re going to be alone at home or out in public at a place where they can’t speak freely (the library, church services, etc.). They’re easy to carry with them so they can share the information with their family members. Skilled hackers may be able to hack into your elderly parent or grandparent’s mobile phone, so it’s important to be aware of the risks involved in using a prepaid mobile phone. So if you have any plans of using your old phone as a safety feature for your elderly relative, be sure that you talk to the service provider first and ask a few questions, just to make sure that it’s going to be completely safe for them.
13. Mobile Phones Are Very Simple And Fun
Since mobile phones have become so popular among everyone at any age, they’ve gotten so much more sophisticated as well as easy-to-use. Mobile phones are very simple and fun, making them the perfect gift for old people and young people of any age. They can be used to make simple calls, send texts, send emails and browse the internet (or at least most of them). Many elderly people prefer mobile phones that don’t require a lot of input or getting their hands dirty (such as touch screens) because it’s easier for them to use. Most older adults still don’t know how to use a touch screen with their fingers!
Conclusion
Lastly, mobile phones are one of the best gifts to buy for an elderly parent or grandparent. They’re easy to use, simple, fun and convenient. If your elderly relative is able to talk on the phone, this can be one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with them. But even if they can’t speak freely, you’ll be able to talk to them through their mobile phone’s voice recorder which will let you know what they’re eating for breakfast (and you can also record your own message if you want).
All in all, prepaid cell phones are great for seniors because there are so many cheap mobiles that can be bought without having to pay any extra money out of their pockets.