Honest tech & product picks for seniors and caregivers

Clear, hands-on guides to phones, tablets, and devices that actually work for older adults — chosen with accessibility first.

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Best Tablets for Seniors With Arthritis (2026)Arthritis makes small touch targets and heavy devices painful. We prioritized lightweight tablets with large icons, voice control, and stands or grips that reduce hand strain.
Best Tablets for Seniors With Poor Eyesight (2026)For low vision, screen size, brightness, and built-in magnification matter most. These tablets offer the clearest displays and the strongest accessibility tools for enlarging text.
Best Tablets for Seniors With Dementia (2026)For dementia, simplicity and consistency prevent confusion. We chose tablets with the most locked-down, predictable interfaces and caregiver-managed setups.
Best Tablets for Seniors Who Are Not Tech Savvy (2026)If a senior has never used a computer, the device should work the moment it's switched on. These picks need little or no setup and use the simplest possible interfaces.
Best Phones for Seniors With Hearing Loss (2026)For hearing loss, look for hearing-aid compatibility, powerful amplified speakers, and caption tools that turn speech into text. These phones lead on all three.
Best Phones for Seniors With Memory Loss (2026)Memory loss calls for the simplest possible phone: ideally one screen, picture-based calling, and remote help from family. These picks remove every unnecessary step.
Best Big Button Phones for Seniors (2026)Large physical buttons beat touchscreens for seniors with shaky hands or poor eyesight. These phones offer the biggest, most tactile keypads and the simplest menus.
Best No-Contract Phones for Seniors (2026)No-contract phones keep costs low and commitment-free. These picks pair simple, senior-friendly hardware with prepaid or low-cost month-to-month plans.
Best Phones for Seniors With Poor Eyesight (2026)For low vision, a phone needs a large bright display, easy text enlarging, and a built-in magnifier. These picks pair the clearest screens with the strongest accessibility tools for failing eyesight.
Easiest Smartphones for Seniors (2026)A first smartphone should feel calm, not cluttered. We chose phones with the gentlest learning curves — simplified list menus and Easy Modes that shrink the smartphone down to the basics.
Best Tablets for Seniors With Hearing Loss (2026)For hearing loss, a tablet should have loud clear speakers and on-screen captions for calls and video. These picks make video chats and media easier to follow without straining to hear.
Best Budget Tablets for Seniors (2026)You don't need to spend $500 to get a senior-friendly tablet. These budget picks keep a large clear screen and a simple interface while staying easy on a fixed income.
Best Cheap Phones for Seniors (2026)Staying connected shouldn't be expensive. These low-cost phones keep the price down with simple big-button designs and prepaid or low-cost monthly plans.
Best Tablets for Video Calling Grandchildren (2026)Nothing beats seeing the grandkids on screen. We picked tablets that make video calling as simple as one tap, with large clear displays, good front cameras, and loud speakers.
Best Phones for Seniors With Arthritis (2026)Arthritis makes tiny touchscreen targets painful and frustrating. We prioritized phones with large physical buttons, voice dialing, and shapes that are easy to grip with sore or stiff hands.
Best Phones for Seniors Living Alone (2026)For a senior living alone, a phone is also a safety line. These picks include dedicated urgent-response buttons, loud clear audio, and tools that let family check in and help remotely.
Best Flip Phones for Seniors (2026)Flip phones stay popular with seniors for good reason: big tactile buttons, a satisfying close-to-hang-up, long battery life, and nothing confusing to learn. These are our top flip phones for older adults.
Best Phones for Seniors With Dementia (2026)Dementia calls for the simplest possible phone — ideally one that dials by photo, hides confusing menus, and lets family help from afar. These picks remove nearly every chance for confusion.
Best Tablets for Reading for Seniors (2026)For seniors who read e-books, news, or scripture, the right tablet means a large bright screen and text you can enlarge until it's comfortable. These picks make reading easy on aging eyes.
Best Unlocked Phones for Seniors (2026)Unlocked phones let a senior use any carrier and switch plans freely — handy when family wants to add them to a shared plan. These unlocked picks pair carrier freedom with senior-friendly features.
Best Phones for Seniors With Shaky Hands or Tremors (2026)Tremors and shaky hands make small touchscreen targets nearly impossible to hit. We prioritized phones with large physical buttons, reliable voice dialing, and big forgiving touch targets so an unsteady hand still connects every time. This is general guidance, not medical advice — ask a doctor or occupational therapist about aids for tremor.
Best Phones for Elderly Parents (2026)If you're choosing a phone for an aging parent, you want three things: it's simple enough that they'll actually use it, easy for you to help with from a distance, and safe if something goes wrong. These picks balance all three, from the simplest flip phone to a capable phone you can support remotely.
Best Tablets for Assisted Living & Nursing Homes (2026)In assisted living or a nursing home, the best tablet works without fragile Wi-Fi setup, resists confusion, and makes calling family effortless. We chose tablets with built-in cellular or simple interfaces and the easiest possible video calling. Always check the facility's own device and Wi-Fi policies first.
Best Tablets for Seniors to Watch Videos (2026)For seniors who love YouTube, church services, or streaming their favorite shows, the right tablet means a big bright screen and speakers loud and clear enough to follow without straining. These picks lead on screen size and sound.
Best Android Phones for Seniors (2026)Android phones can be wonderfully senior-friendly when they offer Easy Mode, large text, and helpful accessibility tools — often at a lower price than an iPhone. These are our top Android picks for older adults, from a simplified menu phone to capable models with big-icon modes.
Best Android Tablets for Seniors (2026)Android tablets give seniors a large screen and the full Google Play store for less than an iPad — and some add genuinely senior-friendly touches like Easy Mode. These are our top Android tablet picks for older adults.
Best Tablets for Seniors With Limited Mobility (2026)For a senior with limited mobility or who spends a lot of time in bed or a recliner, the best tablet is light to hold, works hands-free by voice, and pairs easily with a stand or mount. These picks reduce the reaching, holding, and tapping. This is general guidance, not medical advice — ask a doctor or occupational therapist about positioning and mounting aids.
Best Cell Phones for 90-Year-Olds (2026)For a parent or grandparent in their 90s, simpler is almost always better. The best phone has the fewest steps possible — big buttons or a tap-a-photo-to-call screen — with loud audio and an easy way to call for help. These are our simplest, most dependable picks for the oldest seniors.
Best Tablets for Grandparents (2026)A tablet is one of the best gifts for grandparents — a window to video call the grandkids, browse photos, and stay connected. We picked tablets that are easy to gift and set up, with simple one-tap calling and screens big enough to enjoy every visit.
Best Large-Screen Phones for Seniors (2026)A bigger screen means bigger text, larger keys, and clearer video calls — a real comfort for older eyes and hands. These picks pair generous, bright displays with senior-friendly accessibility settings so everything on screen is easy to see and tap.
Best Senior Phones With an SOS / Emergency Button (2026)A dedicated SOS or emergency button turns a phone into a safety line: one firm press calls for help or alerts family. We picked senior phones whose emergency features are simplest and most reliable. Note: a phone's SOS button is not a substitute for a monitored medical alert system or calling 911 — consider a dedicated medical alert device if a senior is at high risk of falls.
Best Budget Smartphones for Seniors (2026)A senior doesn't need an $800 phone to get a great smartphone experience. These budget picks keep modern features — a big screen, a decent camera, and senior-friendly Easy Mode or accessibility tools — while staying gentle on a fixed income.
Best Rugged & Waterproof Phones for Seniors (2026)For a senior who gardens, travels, or simply drops their phone a lot, a rugged phone saves money and worry. We picked durable, water-resistant phones with big buttons and loud audio that keep working after a tumble or a spill.
Best Large-Screen Tablets for Seniors (2026)A bigger tablet screen means bigger text, larger buttons, and clearer video calls — a real comfort for older eyes. These picks all have generous 11-inch-class displays that are easy to read and enjoy, with senior-friendly settings to enlarge everything on screen.
Best Phones With Fall Detection for Seniors (2026)Fall detection can summon help even when a senior can't press a button themselves. We picked phones with built-in fall detection or a monitored emergency response, so a fall triggers an alert to family or a live agent. Note: a phone is not a substitute for a dedicated, monitored medical alert system — for high fall risk, consider a wearable medical alert device too, and always call 911 in an emergency.
Best Big-Button & Amplified Home Phones for Seniors (2026)Many seniors still prefer a reliable home phone — and the right one is far easier to hear and use than a cell phone. We picked amplified home phones with big buttons, powerful volume boost, and simple photo dialing for seniors with hearing loss or memory difficulties.
Best Phones Without Internet for Seniors (2026)A phone with no internet can be the kindest choice for a senior — no scam pop-ups, no confusing apps, no endless social media. We picked simple phones that stick to calls and texts, either by design or because they're classic flip phones with no smartphone clutter.
Best Lightweight & Easy-to-Hold Tablets for Seniors (2026)A lighter tablet is far easier to hold for a senior with arthritis, weak grip, or who likes to read in bed or a recliner. We picked the lightest, easiest-to-hold tablets that still have clear screens and simple interfaces. This is general guidance, not medical advice — ask an occupational therapist about grips and stands for sore hands.

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