How a Photophone Can Help the Elderly Keep in Touch

As age progresses, the elderly or disabled may havecontact can be affixed under each button to make it
problems with their sight, or remembering the names ofeasy to know who the user is calling, so they just
friends and family. They may be reluctant to use moreneed to press the person they wish to call to be
modern technology or even make a change in theirconnected to them.
lifestyle when introduced to a new product.In addition, the Photophone is perfect in other ways for
Memory problems, dementia or lack of sight should notthe elderly as it features large standard 0 - 9 dial
prevent the elderly from doing the things they enjoy,buttons, making it much easier to dial a number if the
and this includes talking on the telephone to theiruser is unsteady or short of sight. This phone is also
friends and loved ones. Keeping in touch with thesefully hearing aid compatible for people who may be
people is one of the most important things anyonedeaf, features flashing lights when the phone is ringing,
must still do to lift the spirit and speak to their nearestand two sliders allowing easy volume control for both
and dearest people. However some people may bethe ringing volume and receiver volume, again good for
put off from using the phone if they have impairedthose who are hard of hearing.
vision or memory loss. As a result they risk losingIf you know a loved one who is perhaps becoming
contact and becoming isolated and reclusive.hard of hearing or forgetful, and still loves to keep in
Should an elderly person have problems using thecontact with friends and family on the telephone,
telephone but still wishes to remain independent inconsider the Photophone as a solution for them. It
calling people or answering calls, the perfect solution iscould make the perfect gift to keep treasured
the 'Photophone'. This special phone is equipped withmemories alive.
eight clear speed dial buttons. A photograph of the