Page 20 avvya yavvy eniiooravvy S iorn or v y io iori by Jim Miller Best Cell Phones for Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-yearold mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her fi nd one that she would like. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, For older adults, choosing a cell phone is not a one-size-fi ts-all proposition. Some seniors love the latest high-tech smartphones with high-megapixel cameras, while others prioritize simple phones with basic functions. So, the best cell phone for your mom will depend on her comfort with technology, priorities and budget. Best Cell Phones To help identify the best cell phones for older adults, I consulted Wirecutter, a product testing and recommendation service from The New York Times who recently tested 18 cell phone models. Their testing focus was on three diff erent areas, including best phones for older adults who are comfortable with technology and want to upgrade to a full-featured smartphone with robust accessibility settings; best cell phones for seniors who are not tech-inclined or who prefer a smartphone with fewer features, as well as those who are experiencing vision, hearing, or dexterity issues; and best cell phones for elderly seniors who need specifi c accessibility features due to physical or cognitive issues. Here are their top choices based on their tests. Apple iPhone 15 Plus: This is a great choice if your mom is comfortable with technology and willing to spend more for a top-tier smartphone with a range of accessibility, health, and safety features. The 15 Plus has an easy-to-read, large (6.7-inch) screen and the most robust health and safety features, including an off -grid SOS, a personal-safety check, and plenty of customizable accessibility options that help seniors with vision and hearing loss, as well as with speaking and/or dexterity problems. ($899, apple.com). Google Pixel 8: If your mom has been using an Android device and is more comfortable with this operating system, the Pixel 8 is a high-end, reasonably priced smartphone that tops their list for older adults. It too has a sharp, large (6.7-inch) screen with an excellent camara and many health, safety, and accessibility features that can help seniors with vision impairment, hearing loss, hand tremors and more. And it costs signifi cantly less than the new Samsung Galaxy and iPhone models. ($699, store.google.com). Lively Jitterbug Smart4: If your mom wants a simplifi ed smartphone that’s very aff ordable, she might prefer this model. Like the Apple 15 Plus and Google Pixel 8, the Jitterbug Smart4 also has a 6.7-inch screen, but this phone comes with a list-based menu (no icons) that provides easy navigation. It also off ers voice commands capabilities, and a number of health and safety services including a 24/7 emergency monitoring service. This phone would also work well for people with memory or vision issues. ($150, lively.com). RAZ Mobility Memory Cell Phone: This phone is specifi cally designed for seniors with memory issues or more-advanced cognitive decline. Its uncluttered, simple functionality allows users to stay in touch with family and friends while also reducing common problems such as unnecessary calls to emergency services, spam, and fraud. It also has a dedicated SOS link on the screen that can alert up to three contacts; has GPS tracking capabilities; provides caregiver controls and more. ($349, razmobility.com). Snapfon ez4G: This is a non-smartphone if your mom doesn’t want or need all the functionality of a full-featured smartphone. This simple cell phone provides large buttons, big screen type and an SOS emergency button on the back of the phone that will alert up to fi ve preselected contacts by call and text. ($100, snapfon.com). Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 29, 2024 HARPOON | FROM PAGE 17 o Post-race dance party at Harpoon Brewery with DJ Steve Greco! Harpoon 5-Miler participants are also encouraged to raise additional funds for The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Fundraising awards will be presented to runners based upon donations made online or received via mail by Wednesday, May 15th at 5:00 p.m.The Richard Hackel Award will be given to the Harpoon 5-Miler runner who goes above and beyond, raising the most funds for The Angel Fund, and the Scott Carlson Award will be given to the fundraising team that goes above and beyond, raising the most funds for The Angel Fund. Runners who raise $500 or more will receive free entry into 2025's Harpoon 5-Miler. “We are grateful to all the runners, sponsors, friends and walkers who continue to support The Angel Fund for ALS Research through the Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA,” Rich Kennedy, president of The Angel Fund for ALS Research said. “The Angel Fund for ALS Research is especially grateful to Harpoon Brewery for its support these past 23 years as we continue our fi ght to fi nd a cure for ALS.” In addition to the Harpoon 5-Miler, donations to The Angel Fund for ALS Research can also be made online at www. theangelfund.org or can be sent to The Angel Fund for ALS Research, 649 Main Street, Wakefi eld, MA 01880. All donations should be made payable to The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Information about The Angel Fund for ALS Research can be obtained on the website, www. theangelfund.org. City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts Telephone 781-397-7000 x2161 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-002 by Mystic Valley Regional Charter School seeking an appeal under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12 Section 12.32.040 (A) (3) to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Inspector of Buildings or other administrative official - Specifically Title 12 Section 12.12.030 of Chapter 12 of the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 as amended – Namely property used as a Parking Facility, Offsite at the property known as and numbered 12-24 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #134-654-421 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair March 29, April 5, 2024 City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts Telephone 781-397-7000 x2161 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 24-005 by Ben Nie seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12 MCC 12.16.010 Table of Intensity Regulations – Specifically: violation of Rear Yard Setback and Coverage, Principal Building - as per Plans Res-062441-2023 at the property known as and numbered 48 Wyoming Ave., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #010-073-315 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair March 29, April 5, 2024
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