Ten Great Products and Gadgets for Senior Citizens

Each age bracket we pass through brings a new set of products and gadgets that are age-appropriate. For senior citizens, age-appropriate gadgets and products are usually designed to make their lives easier and safer. The ten products and gadgets for senior citizens described in this article range in price from a couple of dollars to a couple of hundred dollars and they all are conveniently available on line.

1) Large Button Universal Remote - The Tek Partner Large Button Universal Remote solves a lot of problems for seniors trying to use their TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. This remote features an easy-to-grasp T shape, lighted keypad with large buttons and bold, easy-to-read characters. And best of all, it retains its code information when you change the batteries. Available at Active Forever.

2) Perma Ty Elastic Shoelaces - Anyone who has lost their finger mobility will appreciate these stretch elastic shoelaces. They look like regular laces but they stretch to allow you to slip your foot in and out of a shoe without having to tie or untie your laces. They come in different colors and three pair to a package from The Wright Stuff, Inc.

3) The Memory Phone - This is a great phone for senior citizens who have trouble dialing. At the top of the phone are nine 7/8" by 1" frames where you can put pictures of family or friends or print their names out in large font. All a senior citizen has to do to dial is to push the 'picture' or 'name' of the person they want to call. Below the frames the phone also has large buttons for traditional dialing. It has a hearing aid friendly hand receiver, an adjustable ringer, adjustable receiver amplification, and a red light that flashes when the phone is ringing. Circuit City Online

4) Handle Key Turner - If you know someone with limited hand strength or coordination, the key turner is a cheap but practical gift to give. It will give them the leverage they need to easily turn a key in a lock. The heavy duty key turner has a comfortable grip and the key folds into the handle when not in use. Active Forever