Limit incoming calls to those from contacts – If predatory robocalls calls are a concern, you can block incoming calls from anyone other than contacts.Contact management – Create and edit your senior’s contacts remotely.Remote Manage offers many capabilities and options. Remote Manage allows caregivers to manage all aspects of the RAZ Memory Cell Phone from afar, using a mobile application or an online portal. In the case of the RAZ Memory Cell Phone, to maximize simplicity and to accommodate the fact that many caregivers do not live with their loved one, the phone is managed through a feature called Remote Manage. Normally a phone’s features are managed in device settings or in individual applications.

Here is a demonstration video of the RAZ Memory Cell Phone. With simplicity in mind, the phone’s volume button is disabled and is always set to maximum, the screen does not lock or go to “sleep” (the display is always on), and even the power button can be disabled. That’s it! There is no menu system, no apps, no ability to access settings …etc. To make calls, the senior taps and holds the picture of the person they want to call. There is also a button to call 911 the user does not have to enter the digits. The pictures help individuals with dementia who cannot always remember the names of their contacts or who may have difficulty reading. The screen accommodates up to 6 contacts with an option for up to 30, with contact pictures and names underneath. The RAZ Memory Cell Phone has one primary screen.

The phone is based on 3 design principles: (1) it is incredibly easy to use for the senior, (2) the phone can be managed from afar through a feature called Remote Manage, and (3) every additional capability offered by the phone is optional. The RAZ Memory Cell Phone is the only cell phone specifically designed for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s, although it is also a good choice for some seniors who want a very simple experience. RAZ Memory Cell Phone – a True Dementia and Senior Phone This post reviews three popular cell phones for people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s.

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