For those new to smartphones, the Jitterbug Smart4 is an intuitive entry point. With its simplified menus, voice commands, and optional safety features, it’s one of our favorite smartphones for older ...

Jabra Enhance hearing aids cost as low as $995 for a pair, and they’re one of the few brands that supports Bluetooth audio streaming. Eargo hearing aids are nearly invisible when worn, and all pairs ...

These days, smartphones are as commonplace as the landlines of yore. Even among older adults, smartphone use is on the rise, with a majority of people over 65 using the technology. Of course, we all ...

According to the CDC, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, and unfortunately, the cost of the illness is high. Medical expenditures for people with diabetes are upwards of $9,600 per year. The same ...

As of 2024, roughly 88 percent of U.S. adults ages 65 and older use the internet. No matter how you slice it, internet access is important for older adults, be it for social connection, healthcare ...

With an aging population and financial and medical systems that seem to get more confusing each year, it can be difficult to make sense of getting older. Luckily, there’s a growing field to address ...

As of 2024, OTC hearing aids are now available for purchase both online and in stores. In terms of cost, you can expect to pay between $300 and $2,000 for a reliable pair, with the more expensive ...

Lively, a company widely known for its Jitterbug phones, offers a mobile medical alert system called the Lively Mobile2. This device features a GPS, speakerphone, and fall detection––all in one ...

Across all systems, Medical Guardian answered our test calls in an average of eight seconds, giving them the fastest response times we’ve tested. Medical Guardian systems cost slightly more than ...

The easiest phones for seniors utilize large buttons, voice commands, and simplified navigation. Every phone on this list costs under $400, and they all work on networks that require no long-term ...

At $297 for a pair, MDHearing offers the most affordable hearing aids on this list; however, they lack features like Bluetooth streaming and smartphone adjustments. At $995 for a pair, Jabra Enhance ...

To choose the best flip phones of 2024, I evaluated them based on simplicity, durability, battery life, camera quality, and the availability of extra features like voice commands. Every phone that ...