Seniors and Cell Phones, Should Seniors Make the Switch?

| Tuesday, August 23, 2011
By Matt Jones


Basically just about everyone can afford to purchase a cell phone these days so it's not really about the money. Cell phones are something that is a very good idea to purchase for a senior citizen or the senior citizen that is in your life. The reasons are simple and we'll share some of those now.

Just about everyone needs to have a cell phone today. There is a lot of variety for the person, some need it for:

* Doing business

* Staying in touch with family and their friends

* Feeling safe and secure

With the increases that are happening with availability and the decrease in the cost and the enhancement of the features that come with a cell phone it's actually not a bad idea for the senior to ditch their hard-line and get a cell phone.

Cell Phone Portability

Even if it is a senior that is one that stays home the majority of the time and is unlikely to ever venture out on their own a cell phone still makes more sense than a landline. The landline is something that is attached to a specific location and even if it is a cordless it is still bulky to carry around. So the senior would have to travel to wherever the phone is or carry the bulky cordless around the house with them. When it comes to convenience and if a quick call has to be made there is no substitute for a cell phone.

Economical Choice

Many do not make the switch from a land line to a cell phone as their main phone as they have come to assume that a cell phone costs more to operate. This is no longer the situation.

Because seniors with cell phones are making calls at similar times during the day and to a regular group of users, seniors can take advantage of many plans that are offered by the major carriers that will make sure that they are only paying minimum user rates. There are also several companies which offer prepaid plans that have very competitive rates for out going and incoming calls.

If you don't have a long distance plan at all, a cell phone can often pay for itself within a month or so. One also has the added security that you has a phone on oneself at all times in case of an emergency. Many cell phones have GPS and also have an emergency 'panic' button on the back of the phone. These phones are therefore serving two valuable purposes as they allow the senior cell phone users to stay in touch with friends and also assist with emergency alert.

A New Toy for the Old Boy

Although there are of course going to be exceptions to this most seniors don't mind learning something new and a lot like it, keeps the mind fresh. With a cell phone and all the benefits that come with the new device they'll likely find something that they want to know more about, explore and have a good time. It's also the perfect bonding companion for a grandson and his grandfather.

If they don't like technology don't let this dissuade you as there are cell phone options out there that are just as easy, if not easier, than a lot of the landline handsets that are out there.




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