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Consumer Cellular's Mobile Caption Service

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Consumer Cellular, one of the leading wireless providers for senior citizens, has announced a new service that can aid elderly consumers with weak sense of hearing.

The Mobile Caption Service from Consumer Cellular allows users who are deaf or hard of hearing to "see" what has been said on the cell phone's display as the conversation takes place. This is a good feature for the elderly as a large number of seniors have impaired hearing.

This senior-friendly service is currently being offered on the Nokia E5. This handset is M3/T3 hearing aid-compatible and comes with a 2.4-inch display and full QWERTY keyboard. Not really a typical mobile phone for seniors but it might be worth it for user's with hearing issues.

So how does the Mobile Caption Service work? well, here is a description for the provider's website:
When you dial the number you want, your phone connects to the Relay Service Center. A live operator known as a Communication Assistant (CA) begins captioning as soon as the other person answers. You speak, listen and read during the conversation.
This service for senior citizens requires no extra charge and FCC regulations safeguards the privacy of your conversation.

That's it for this quick look at the Mobile Caption Service for seniors and the hearing impaired. Tune in for more services and cell phones for senior citizens.

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Price Cut for Consumer Cellular Senior-Friendly Cell Phone

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Here's a nice update for seniors who are looking for cheap mobile phones. Consumer Cellular has cut the price of one of its cell phones for seniors.

Consumer Cellular launched the Doro PhoneEasy 410 with the Doro PhoneEasy 335 on October of last year. At the time the PhoneEasy 410 was priced at $40. Well, the MNVO is now selling this simple mobile phone for the elderly for a more affordable price of $25.

John Marick, Consumer Cellular CEO comments on this price cut:
"Consumer Cellular prides itself on providing the most affordable, easy-to-use devices available in the wireless market.The Doro PhoneEasy 410 has been a great addition to our phone lineup. Due to the tremendous demand, we've been able to drive down the cost and make the Doro even more affordable for more people. We are proud to be able to offer it to our customers at a new price."

The Doro PhoneEasy 410 is a simple flip phone that caters to the need of senior citizens. Here's a review of its senior-friendly features:
  • Large, easy to read full-color screen
  • Big separated buttons
  • Two-way speakerphone
  • Bluetooth compatibility
  • SMS text messaging
  • Emergency SOS button
  • Option to hide unwanted functions
  • Lightweight handset, including batteries
Tha's it for this update. Tune in for more news, accessories, services and phones for the elderly.

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Senior Friendly Cell Phone: LG GU292

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Here's another mobile phone for seniors from the AT&T network. The new LG GU292 is a simple handset that offers a few features that can be useful for elderly consumers.

The LG GU292 is a simple slider phone that looks more expensive than it's actual price. This may be due to a likeness to the LG Shine II a popular fashion cell phone. Well, the GU292 may look stylish but its features are also suitable for senior users.

This AT&T cell phone is a simple device. It may offer a few modern features like aGPS with AT&T Navigator and Bluetooth but it's a fairly uncomplicated device.

The LG GU292 also offers some physical features that make it a good cell phone for senior citizens. For instance, it sports a 2.0 inch display with 262k colors and 176 x 220 pixels. It's large enough to be ideal for the elderly with weak eyes.

This mobile phone for seniors also offers a user-friendly keypad with large buttons.


Here are the rest of the details for this AT&T cell phone for seniors:

Dimensions: 3.92 x 1.85 x 0.64 inches
Weight: 3.71 ounces
Talk Time: Up to 6.5 hours
Standby Time: Up to 21 days
Battery: 900mAH Lithium Ion
Technology: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA
Frequency: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 850/1900 MHz (UMTS/HSDPA)
Memory: 100 MB internal memory with microSD expandable memory
Push-to-Talk

That's it for this handset. Tune in for more phones, news, updates and services for the elderly.

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Clarity: Amplifying the Lives of Senior Citizens

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Here's another company that devotes itself to providing services and devices to senior citizens. I have featured one of their products in this blog, the aptly named Life Phone. Now let's dig deeper into Clarity and its services for the elderly.


Clarity's goal is to provide a suite of services to help seniors contend with the new challenges posed by technology and allow the elderly to maintain independence in their latter years.

What kind of services does Clarity offer? Well, it sells one of the best mobile phone for seniors.The Clarity Life Phone is one of the best options for the elderly.

This company also sells other senior-friendly products including:

Amplified Corded Phones
Amplified Cordless Phones
Telephone Amplifiers
Batteries
TV Amplification Devices
Assistive Listening Devices
Telephone Ringers
Voice Carry Over Phones
Big Button/Low Vision Phones
Notification Systems
Speakerphones
TTYs and VCOs
Alarm Clocks

Clarity also offers a service called ClarityLogic that personalizes the phone uniquely for the customer.

That's it for this company that offers services for seniors. Stay tuned for more news, updates and mobile phones for the elderly.

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Samsung a177: a Full QWERTY Keyboard Mobile Phone for Seniors

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Here's another senior-friendly phone from Consumer Cellular. The Samsung a177 is a simple handset that features a full QWERTY keyboard.


Most consumers prefer a full QWERTY keyboard over a numeric keypad because it's easier to use especially when composing an email or a txt message. However, they keys tend to be smaller since it offers a full row of buttons.

So why is the Samsung a177 with its full QWERTY keyboard suitable for senior citizens? Well, consumers over the age of 60 can also adapt to modern technology and learn the benefits of text messaging and email. And so a simple affordable and easy-to-use phone with a QWERTY keypad will fit the needs of elderly consumers who feel comfortable with communicating via text and email.

The Samsung a177 also offers several senior-friendly features that can cater to the needs of the elderly. For instance, it sports a large, readable color screen that measures 2.2 inches. it's large enough to be useful to consumers with weak vision. It's also affordable with a full price (no contract) of only $40, plus a $35 activation fee.

However, the Samsung a177 is not a hearing aid compatible device so it's not recommended for elderly users who regularly use a hearing aid.

Here are the rest of the details for this cell phone for the elderly:
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Hands-free speakerphone
  • Integrated camera
  • Wireless Web enabled
  • W: 2.32" D: 0.47" H: 4.29"
  • Weight: 3.09oz
  • Battery life: up to 5 hours talk time / 10 days standby

Tha's it for this new cell phone for seniors. Stay tuned for more phones, accessories and services for the elderly.

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