Some common problems I have heard regarding “seniors & mobile phones” are:

• The phone is too small
• There are too many (useless) features
• How do I even make a call?
• How do I answer the damn thing?!
• I can’t see the screen
• My fingers are too big for the keys
• Where’s the phone gone? I can’t find it!

I’m interested to hear what people have to say about the best way to teach somebody who is new to mobile/ cell phones how to perform basic tasks, such as phoning a friend and answering it when it rings.

Any ideas?

Mobile phones can be very complicated for seniors (or anybody)!

Check out this great article by Alexis Brion regarding accessible mobile telephones for seniors:

Telephone design for seniors

An Australian website also provides a senior-friendly phone: http://seniorphone.com.au/

A mobile phone designed for seniors.