Innovative gadgets for senior citizens
If you have elders in the family technology can prove to be an invaluable asset that helps with communication, reminders and health monitoring.
If you have elders in the family with failing eyesight, memory or hearing, technology can prove to be an invaluable asset that helps with communication, reminders and health monitoring, explains ET
PHONES
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iBall Aasaan
Rs 2,599 from www.flipkart.com
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Samsung Jitterbug Plus
Rs 7,000 from eBay Global Easy Buy
This flip phone has a keypad with extra-large buttons and large fonts on both the 2-inch internal and 1-inch external display.
The earpiece volume can be turned up quite high for those with hearing impairments and the interface is simplified — most functions rely on a 'yes' or 'no' selection (there are large 'yes' and 'no' buttons on the keypad).
It also has voice dialling, Bluetooth and a camera.
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TABLETS
Memo Touch (US$ 599)
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The Memo Touch is a tablet made for senior citizens. Apart from the hardware ($299), you also need a subscription to the caregiver service. A family member or caregiver can send memos and reminders to the 10-inch tablet. For elders interested in technology, advanced functions like calendar, todo lists, weather, medicine reminders, & a photo album can also be enabled.
www.memotouch.com
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Apple iPad (Rs 30,500)
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The iPad is a great device for elders. Not only does it have a large, responsive touchscreen, a simple user interface and some fantastic apps, but it also comes with great accessibility features such as voiceover (which speaks out your selection), zoom, large text and high contrast mode (white on black) — all of which cater to specific requirements. It also has an assistive touch function for those who have difficulty touching the screen.
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APPS
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Simple Phone Seniors
This free app for Android replaces the default user interface with large, easy-to-select tiles and large fonts — making it ideal for senior citizens. The phone dialler, address book, call log and even the SMS inbox is displayed with a large black font over a white background that makes it easy to read. The app can even be set to start automatically when the phone starts.
Big Buttons Keyboard
As the name suggests, this free Android app replaces the default Android touch keyboard with one that has big buttons. The larger buttons make it easier for those with poor eyesight. A premium version (US$ 2.99) adds features such as word prediction, error correction, downloadable themes, cursor keys as well as adjustable keyboard screen height.
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And The Rest...
Sony Universal Remote
Rs 2,000 from eBay Global Easy buy
This universal remote control can be configured to work with two devices simultaneously — a television and set-top box. It has large, clear buttons for commonly-used functions like volume, channel & power
Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor
Rs 9,500 from www.prolinefitness.in
The Polar FT7 is capable of continuously monitoring your heart rate when worn on the wrist — no extra sensors are needed. It can also display calories burned, duration of activity and syncs data to a PC for analysis.
Med-e-lert Pill DispenserThis automated pill dispenser has 28 compartments — a week's supply of pills, dispensed up to 4 times a day. A loud buzzer sounds until the pills are removed. It's great for people who tend to forget their medication.
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