Easier telephone to use?

[DiCarter571]

As the sister to a 72 year old female PD patient, I am needing advice concerning an easier, less complicated cell phone for her to use. My sister is not the most computer literate person and has struggled so with her iphone 15. I have a 12. I was surprised when she switched from an android to an iphone, knowing she would more than likely have difficulty with it. She has minor tremor and certainly that will effect the screen (since the smallest touch will cause anything to happen). Perhaps some of you have experienced or are experience similar issues with a cell phone? I don't want her to feel distressed because she cannot answer her phone. I've told her she needs to practice, practice, practice. I look forward to your responses.

[GigiOf8]

Good morning ☕️☀️ I wish I had the answer! I am her! 😄 Never did like like the process of learning a new phone. I have PD and pretty bad tremors in my off time so I use voice texting but my phone interprets incorrectly. So if you don’t mind I’m going to watch your replies to see what kind of responses you get!! Good luck! 🤞🏼

[DiCarter571 in reply to GigiOf8]

Thank you for your response, GigiOf8. I'm certain MANY PD patients have this problem. Is there an answer??? or does one just "suck it up" and frustratingly deal with it. I surely don't mind helping her out but I'm not always with her. She suffered a stroke several years ago and it has affected her speech, though she's nearly 90% back, she has many moments of searching for words. Using the voice texting just doesn't work for her. I feel helpless for help her.

[GigiOf8 in reply to DiCarter571]

Don’t beat yourself up! You’re helping her as much as you can and it sounds like she doesn’t really have any options right now and that’s OK. So what she really needs is an assistant who can help her during certain times when she needs to read right or whatever. There’s no shame in that people need help sometimes. Thank you for being a caretaker that you are.

[Esperanto]

Since Siri and voice commands may not be suitable, consider offering training or support to help her feel comfortable using the phone. The most important aspect is likely assisting her with some iPhone settings:

**Accessibility Settings**:

- **Touch Adjustments**: Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Touch. Enable "Touch Accommodations" to reduce sensitivity to accidental touches.

**Display Adjustments**:

- **Text Size**: Increase the text size by going to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size for better readability.

- **High Contrast**: Activate high contrast settings to enhance visibility.

[Redginger]

My husband uses a Jitterbug phone which is easier for him, for calls that is, but it is harder for texting bc it is a flip phone, but he is not interested in texting, so it is great for him. It is designed for older folks or people who want a simpler phone.