Phones for Seniors

A plain-English guide to choosing a phone when hearing is a struggle, covering hearing aid pairing, loud clear sound, captions, and the free Australian help available.

A calm, plain-English guide to phones with an emergency SOS button for older Australians, how they work, and when a monitored medical alarm is the better choice.

A plain-English guide to Doro phones in Australia, from simple flip phones to easy smartphones, and how to choose the right one for an older parent.

The phone accessories that genuinely help an older Australian, from grips and stands to cases and lanyards, and where to buy them.

Missing calls because you can’t hear the ring? A plain-English guide to making the ringer louder on an iPhone or Android phone, plus why it sometimes goes quiet.

A calm, plain-English walkthrough of setting up a brand-new iPhone in Australia, from switching it on to signing in and moving across from an old phone.

A calm, plain-English guide to choosing the right iPhone for an older Australian, covering which model suits, what to spend, and where to buy.

A plain-English guide to switching on Easy mode and making the text bigger on an Android phone, with clear steps for Samsung and other phones.

Misplaced your phone, or worried it is gone for good? A calm Australia guide to finding a lost iPhone or Android phone, and setting it up so you always can.

A calm, plain-English comparison of iPhone and Android for an older Australian, with the one question that settles it for most families.