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great idea, naheaton, i never heard of one before, but thats a great idea!! i was thinking one of those 'ive fallen and i cant get up' things, in case of emergency, but they dont make regular calls.i think the phone company has big button phones, sometimes they are free for seniors/disabled..
There is a phone called the Jitterbug you buy the phone then sign up for min. like 50 a month for about 24 dollars inc. taxes and fees it is large and easy to use just push on and dail the number it comes with a charger the phone cost about 175 dollars but you just pay for the min plan after that and very simple to use,
the jitterbug is a cell phone, right? a good idea, if he can understand the idea of it..lol. sometimes they just dont understand the concept of cell phone, so they wont use it. but jitterbug is a good idea since it can go wherever he goes.
A cell phone is a great idea. My father has one and is beginning to get the hang of it. However he has very large fingers and still has to touch the voice activation key to get going. I just need something larger enough that he can hold it in his hand and use it to push the one key without touching anything else.
Voice activated phones might now work well for elders with weak or trembling voices. If you can get a cell phone with big numbers and one that is activated by flipping it open, that's a good option.. Verizon has one but wants a 2 year commitment and the monthly rates are too high in my opinion.
there are all kinds of large button phones, some even have volume control on the handset. The best prices I've seen are at Radio Shack and Walmart.com. There is a catalog that has lots of items for people who need help due to arthritis - it's called Golden Violin. They are online and can also send a catalog: 877-648-8400. They also have phones with large buttons.
To address your original question about something to hold onto - what about an old pencil with an eraser at the end, use a lot of duct tape to adhere it to a rubber ball or tennis ball and form some kind of "handle". This might look ugly but it s only temporary and will do the trick until you can find something better looking.
I bought my Mom a regular "princess" style, trimline phone with nice-sized keys. I programmed in all her favorite numbers in the memory and wrote out the names/codes and taped it to the phone base. So now she just presses the memory key then one number. She really like this feature because it was hard for her to hit all the right numbers and she kept misdialing. It is getting difficult to find "land line" phones anymore. You can see the model here: http://www.cameraworld.com/product/EP7114155.htm?utm_medium=cpa&utm_source=Shopping good luck
I think there is one for children called Firefly, too. But the first step is to call your provider,assuming you want to stay with the same one. You will have to choose from the phones they offer.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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there are all kinds of large button phones, some even have volume control on the handset. The best prices I've seen are at Radio Shack and Walmart.com. There is a catalog that has lots of items for people who need help due to arthritis - it's called Golden Violin. They are online and can also send a catalog: 877-648-8400. They also have phones with large buttons.
To address your original question about something to hold onto - what about an old pencil with an eraser at the end, use a lot of duct tape to adhere it to a rubber ball or tennis ball and form some kind of "handle". This might look ugly but it s only temporary and will do the trick until you can find something better looking.
It is getting difficult to find "land line" phones anymore. You can see the model here: http://www.cameraworld.com/product/EP7114155.htm?utm_medium=cpa&utm_source=Shopping
good luck