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Her local phone provider should have adaptive phone equipment available for her use free of charge.
We got my mother a phone from their phone company with adjustable volume, tone, and gigantic buttons she could see well enough in spite of her macular degeneration. The only drawback to the phone was that in spite of being a push button phone, it worked like a dial one, and you couldn't do the "push 1 to speak to a customer service representative" -type calls.
Also contact the Braille Institute for other helpful aids for people with vision issues. You don't have be completely blind to use their services.
There are multiple options to consider - which is best will depend on her needs and capabilities.
CELL PHONES: A smart phone can be set up with Siri or Google Assistant so calls can be made by saying, "Hey Google (Siri), call soAndSo." It could be kept in one place plugged in to stay charged. On Android phones it (which is all I have owned), it does require pressing a button to start Google Assistant.
This site has some cell phones that are designed to be easier to use for voice: https://www.razmobility.com/assistive-technology-blog/6-top-cell-phones-for-people-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired-in-2023/
Finally, there is a phone specifically designed for blind people; is is called BlindShell2. It is expensive and the features are likely far more extensive than what your mother needs.
ECHO DEVICES If your mother has WiFi, get an Amazon Echo device. You can add phone numbers, and your mother can just say, "Alexa, call Susan (or anyone on the list)" and it will call. The challenge I had with this was that the audio wasn't great, but that may have improved. It is worth checking out!! Likewise, if you put the Alexa app on your phone, you could call or "drop in" on her.
"LAND LINE" PHONES Perhaps you could use a phone like this, where instead of pictures, there is just a color and/or large letter she could press: https://www.alzstore.com/memory-picture-photo-phone-p/0028.htm
Here is a phone with GIANT numbers: https://www.elderdepot.com/future_call_40db_amplified_big_button_phone.php?cat=376&page=1
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IMO there should be easy to use voice activated phones at this point in time. I'm either missing them online, or they just don't exist. Note: there is one on Amazon, but the reviews are abysmal; don't waste your money.
Your Mom is 93. Can you tell us her current living circumstances? That is to say, does she live in a facility, or at your home, or is she still maintaining independence at home?
Some of these things suggested would work for someone a bit tech savvy, but that may not be her. I did notice with some at my brother's facility, that the time came when calls had to be done with help of staff, and through the facility. They were just not able to work the intricacies of TV remotes and phones any more.
You have some good suggestions, otherwise, so will wish you good luck.
EcoDot - Alexa. You can easily purchase through Amazon My sister, who has MS is completely paralyzed and uses it to voice activate phone calls. As well, my mom who had a stroke two years ago, uses hers to make phone calls. your mom will love it!
When I look up best voice. Activated home phones they are crazy expensive but...... One article popped up on phones for dementia patients and they are not that expensive and have big buttons.
Check out a GrandPad through Consumer Cellular - its easy, large and inexpensive. It worked wonderfully for my mom. You control who can call so no scam calls. It also has been other features, pictures, music etc.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
We got my mother a phone from their phone company with adjustable volume, tone, and gigantic buttons she could see well enough in spite of her macular degeneration. The only drawback to the phone was that in spite of being a push button phone, it worked like a dial one, and you couldn't do the "push 1 to speak to a customer service representative" -type calls.
Also contact the Braille Institute for other helpful aids for people with vision issues. You don't have be completely blind to use their services.
CELL PHONES:
A smart phone can be set up with Siri or Google Assistant so calls can be made by saying, "Hey Google (Siri), call soAndSo." It could be kept in one place plugged in to stay charged. On Android phones it (which is all I have owned), it does require pressing a button to start Google Assistant.
This site has some cell phones that are designed to be easier to use for voice: https://www.razmobility.com/assistive-technology-blog/6-top-cell-phones-for-people-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired-in-2023/
Finally, there is a phone specifically designed for blind people; is is called BlindShell2. It is expensive and the features are likely far more extensive than what your mother needs.
ECHO DEVICES
If your mother has WiFi, get an Amazon Echo device. You can add phone numbers, and your mother can just say, "Alexa, call Susan (or anyone on the list)" and it will call. The challenge I had with this was that the audio wasn't great, but that may have improved. It is worth checking out!! Likewise, if you put the Alexa app on your phone, you could call or "drop in" on her.
"LAND LINE" PHONES
Perhaps you could use a phone like this, where instead of pictures, there is just a color and/or large letter she could press: https://www.alzstore.com/memory-picture-photo-phone-p/0028.htm
Here is a phone with GIANT numbers: https://www.elderdepot.com/future_call_40db_amplified_big_button_phone.php?cat=376&page=1
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IMO there should be easy to use voice activated phones at this point in time. I'm either missing them online, or they just don't exist. Note: there is one on Amazon, but the reviews are abysmal; don't waste your money.
Some of these things suggested would work for someone a bit tech savvy, but that may not be her. I did notice with some at my brother's facility, that the time came when calls had to be done with help of staff, and through the facility. They were just not able to work the intricacies of TV remotes and phones any more.
You have some good suggestions, otherwise, so will wish you good luck.
My sister, who has MS is completely paralyzed and uses it to voice activate phone calls. As well, my mom who had a stroke two years ago, uses hers to make phone calls.
your mom will love it!
https://www.communityphone.org/blogs/telephones-for-seniors-with-dementia
You can add photos of the people she wants to call:
https://www.alzstore.com/memory-picture-phone-p/0030.htm?utm_source=google&gad_source=1&utm_campaign=High+Priority+-+PLA&utm_medium=pla
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