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13. What I would do: Give it away! Find a model for "seniors" and tell your friends and love ones that

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Wed Feb 4, 2026, 05:47 PM

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you needed something that was easier to see and hear and do the things you want to do.

I am purposefully looking for familiar "old-fashioned" products because they are easier to use. I bought a washer and dryer with dials and knobs. I love it! I don't need 22 different options for washing a load of laundry.

Consumer Cellular has an "Iris Easy Flip."

I've never used a Jitterbug, buy they have a Smart Phone.

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Am totally discouraged. Got the thrill of my life when I received an I-phone 17 this [View all] allegorical oracle Yesterday OP

It took me a while to get into texting. It's a learning curve. But I get what you're saying. I'm 75 and remember CurtEastPoint Yesterday #1

It takes too long to dial 1-888-9879 Earthrise Yesterday #15

Now I hate to push buttons and talk on the phone. Irish_Dem Yesterday #23

Remember when the cord was always tangled up Bluestocking Yesterday #17

99% of my phone communication is text or email BlueWaveNeverEnd Yesterday #2

Lucky to have a younger wife to help me. multigraincracker 23 hrs ago #29

Be patient. Irish_Dem Yesterday #3

Thank you. Especially like your #4. As usual, I find your advice inspiring. Insofar as your allegorical oracle Yesterday #5

I confess I do the same. Irish_Dem Yesterday #20

You make many good points. It is reliable. Have a steno pad, now, with just icons and allegorical oracle Yesterday #21

Thanks to you both. Frankly, i'm in tears in some days as I fumble with this tool allegorical oracle Yesterday #4

Try logging onto here with it IbogaProject Yesterday #11

Not an Apple user, I have had a samsung smart phone for years. cksmithy Yesterday #6

Oh, am older than you. Recall those phone systems of plugging cords to connect people. As allegorical oracle Yesterday #12

I remember my mother saying she and her 15 months younger sister liked... 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #30

I've never responded to a text. Eventually people get the message: phone and talk, or don't bother me. nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #7

Bless you... I agree. allegorical oracle Yesterday #14

Rule #1 of texting: intheflow Yesterday #8

Thanks for that advice. Already made a friend angry when I was "practising" -- woke her allegorical oracle Yesterday #16

Ah, your friend has to learn the #2 rule of texting. intheflow Yesterday #19

LOL! Thanks...I needed that. allegorical oracle Yesterday #22

Do what I did: have coworkers half your age who know what to do. mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #9

Good advice....now if I can only find someone half my age... (yikes). allegorical oracle Yesterday #24

What do you mostly use your phone for? mahatmakanejeeves 23 hrs ago #27

Umm...a phone, some texting, and definitely as a camera. Still want my computer to discuss allegorical oracle 18 hrs ago #33

Go to your local public library! intheflow 19 hrs ago #32

I can understand.I only have a flip phone.Rarely use it. I, too, try and communicate person to person via face/voice-nt marked50 Yesterday #10

What I would do: Give it away! Find a model for "seniors" and tell your friends and love ones that Earthrise Yesterday #13

Oh you have no idea of how many times I've considered your advice. There's part of me, 'tho, allegorical oracle Yesterday #18

Have friends who are "losing it" over their new washer/dryers because of all the allegorical oracle 23 hrs ago #25

Ageism! Old people have to have products dumbed down for them? Really? mahatmakanejeeves 23 hrs ago #26

I found YouTube to be really helpful. CrispyQ 23 hrs ago #28

Yes -- have found some that are helpful. Sadly, many videos assume you already know allegorical oracle 18 hrs ago #34

I got an Apple phone when our younger son started college in 2011. 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #31

Explore settings (on your home screen). Find the setting for notifications. marybourg 9 hrs ago #35

A feature I enjoy is dictating to Siri bif 9 hrs ago #36