Simple Phones for Seniors
Right phone for right level of need.
RAZ Memory Cell Phone
$210 + $40/moSmart phone simplified to ONE screen of contacts. For dementia.
Best for memory loss.
Jitterbug Smart4
$150 + $20/moBig buttons + Lively's urgent response. Senior favorite.
Best mainstream simple.
Jitterbug Flip2
$100 + $20/moFlip phone style. Big buttons, no apps.
Best basic phone.
Lively Mobile Plus
$50 + $25/moSimple medical alert with calling.
Best alert + phone combo.
iPhone with Assistive Access
$250-1,000 phoneiPhone simplified mode. Get any iPhone, simplify in settings.
Best iPhone option.
RAZ Memory Phone unique
- Designed for dementia patients.
- ONE screen — only photos + names of contacts.
- NO menus, no apps, no settings.
- Family controls remotely via app.
- Built-in GPS tracking.
- Call blocking — only allowed numbers can call.
- Game-changer for dementia families.
Jitterbug + Lively
- Now owned by Best Buy.
- Big buttons, large text.
- Urgent Response button (5Star) — call response team 24/7.
- Tech support phone-friendly.
- Health + safety packages add features.
- Cellular service through GreatCall.
- Senior favorite for 20+ years.
Most seniors don't need special phone
- iPhone has Assistive Access — simplifies to 5 apps.
- Android — Big Easy Mode on Samsung phones.
- Adjust text size large in settings.
- Adjust ringtone louder.
- Simple home screen with 6 large icons.
- Costs nothing extra.
- Phone can grow with senior's comfort.
When to choose specialized
- Cognitive decline / dementia.
- Refuses to use smartphone after multiple tries.
- Repeatedly falls for scam calls.
- Needs urgent response button.
- Family needs remote management.
- Otherwise — regular phone with senior settings is enough.
Save on cellular
Consumer Cellular — best senior-priced ($20-30/mo). T-Mobile 55+ plan — $40/mo unlimited 2 lines. Mint Mobile — $15/mo if buy yearly. US Mobile — $10-25/mo. Most seniors overpay $30-50/mo unnecessarily.