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My MIL has Alzheimers and it’s still able to live independently at this time. She has an LG smart phone but will soon need a new cellphone because this one is on its last leg. The dilemma. is, she only remembers how to use this phone and it was a doozy teaching her how to use it 4 years ago. She is also starting to fall for clicking on scam text links. She had been really good about not clicking links up until recently.



We’re trying to find a basic smart phone, but not one that is restricted to only making/receiving phone calls to set contacts like this one. (https://www.alzstore.com/RAZ-Memory-Cell-Phone-for-Seniors-All-Carriers-p/0039-v.htm)



Ideally, we would like something that, whether with the settings or parental controls, she can only receive calls and text from her contacts and vice versa plus basic smart phone features. She is very dependent on the alarms she has set up. She still likes to Google things and watch YouTube. We’re not concerned about her Internet browsing/purchasing as she does not have access to her debit card or bank info. We make sure she has anything she ever needs.



Basically, what’s the most simple smart phone with all the basic features with contact only call and texting?

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Hello, my 70yo husband was diagnosed with dementia 2 years ago. He's a pretty mellow guy so far, but his ability to navigate and troubleshoot on his phone can make him very angry! It is one of his last links to independence so we are looking for the same type of phone for him. One that is basic but a little more versatile than just a flip phone. If I find one, I will post it here. Also, look forward to readers replies.
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I just set my mom’s iPhone to the “assistive access” setting. It’s in setting under accessibility. You can choose what apps are on the Home Screen. I did it because my mom was overwhelmed and confused by all the apps that come with the phone. For instance on her phone I put the call app, text app, photos, camera and contacts. I set it up so family and close friends are on the call app and people she talks to less often are in contacts. You could add you tube and google and whatever apps you want. The apps are larger too. My mom loves it.
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I’m interested in this question too. I’ve not found parental controls to work so well with my kids but maybe with dementia, the limit setting would work better.

Does anyone know if there’s a wiki somewhere with great tips for configuring a phone for someone with early dementia?
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Check out a Grandpad through Consumer Cellular. It worked great for my mom, was affordable and has many great features.
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Hrbowman: You can try a RAZ phone, but bear in mind that any smartphone is going to be challenging for an individual suffering from Alzheimer's.
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A GoogleFi phone and plan? It uses the T-Mobile network.

https://support.google.com/fi/answer/12982560?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
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