mobile for elderly relative?

vernall

hi guys,
im after a very simple mobile for an elderly relative,i do actually mean simple as can be.does such a thing exist that say you would buy for a child where you can programme a few numbers into it and they can call the preset numbers by pressing these buttons instead of dialing.the phone does not actually need to have a keypad at all,it would only be used for emergencies to call family members that would be pre programmed into it.

thanks for any help you can give

Nile

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Snakeeyes21

How about this for £4.95 plus £10 topup, plus you can get £7.50 back via quidco
http://quidco.e2save.com/payg-phone/LG+GB102/4/GB102?tariffcode=EOJT

LG GB102
The LG GB102 is a no-frills, simple to use talk and text mobile phone. Leaving out high specification to make room for over 6 hour talk time and maintain it’s budget price tag. Essential features include vibrate SMS alert, organiser and speakerphone for handsfree conversations. If you are looking for a phone which does the job, which is solid and reliable – then the LG GB102 should be top of your list.

• Colour screen

• The LG GB102 lasts longer with over 6 hours talk time!

• Use the discreet vibrate alert to be notified of calls or texts

• Simple and easy to use

• Affordable price tag

• Speakerphone for handsfree conversations

jackieb

Here's some. Made specifically for the elderly or disabled. http://www.matobmobile.co.uk/

This one only ahs 5 buttons on the front. http://www.matobmobile.co.uk/index.php?id=firefly_mobile_phone

jackieb

Here's another, but I think you can only have 4 pre-programmed numbers. Looks very simple to use though. http://www.matobmobile.co.uk/index.php?id=doro_handle_plus_334_gsm_mobile_phone_big_buttons

OneADay

Nokia 1208 - basic and cheap phone - press down arrow to access contacts and press dial button to make a call (cant get any simpliar). Small screen mind - texting with nokia phones is always easy too.