Smart phones are a trend now and many people own them. But not every person is in the need of a Smartphone. Especially, senior citizens who do not have the necessity for such advanced technology. For them it is just a device for emergency help and not a luxury. However they have some special needs regarding cell phones, they might not have superior technology and loaded with features but one that is easy to hold and use. Here are some phone models for the old people.

1.      Jitterbug

This is a cell phone with thoughtful features and simple features.  This phone is one of the best phones for the elderly, it has audible menus and voice recognition and operator assistance. The menu can be navigated with just yes or no buttons. The phone also has a keypad with back lighting and big numbers. The speakers make the conversation loud and clear. All the features make this phone ideal for the aged. This phone has no contract and is priced at $150. There is monthly plus airtime worth 10 dollars and $3 for voice mail.

2.      Clarity Life

This phone is especially designed for senior citizens. It has a simple menu, big screen and loud speaker. There are no multimedia features in this phone. Apart from calling it can also send and receive texts. The numbers of the messages get entered into the phonebook easily. The screen of this phone is big and it is bright orange in color, which makes the user read easily. There are four large buttons occupying the rest of the phone and a keypad is seen when the phone slides. There is a button in red on the back, when pushed shows five pre-stored numbers in a row. This phone is priced at $270 without any contract.

3.      Pantech Breeze

This is a simple phone for the old and those who prefer less technology. It is a slim phone of flip model; it has a large keypad, big fonts and easy UI. It also has a camera and for emergency calling there are 3quick call keys.  It has a simple text menu. The numbers appear in giant size on the screen when the keypad is punched. There are other features like emailing, IM, video capturing and web access. This phone has a white exterior and a combination of silver and white interior. It is available for $50 with 2 years contract from AT&T or for $200 without contract.

4.      Coupe

It is a simple phone and the smallest of all the phones mentioned in this list. It is slim and stylish but has a slippery touch. It has a bright color screen. Like Pantech it has 3 buttons on the upper half of the phone in red marked as I-C-E. It is for emergency calling. There is a black button above the keypad that is for calling 911. Opposite tot his button there is a speaker phone button. This phone has simple menu of text messaging, tools like calendar, calculator, alarm etc. This phone is priced at $ 40 with 2 year contract from Verizon Wireless.

These are 4 simple mobile phones for the elderly. They are simple and easy to use.