Difficulty finding accessible smartphones for elderly users

💚 healthproduct problemSingle report ●●●●● severity 2/5

An 80-year-old man struggles with cellphone usability, specifically finding apps and dealing with screen blanking.

Who's affected: An 80-year-old father

⚠️ Single report. This is one person's account. We mark it so until more voices confirm it.

What people do today

Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:

A curated marketplace or review platform specifically evaluating smartphones based on accessibility features for seniors
A software overlay or launcher app that simplifies UI, locks settings, and provides high-contrast, large-text navigation
A subscription service that provides pre-configured, simplified smartphones with remote management tools for caregivers

“my 80yo father has started struggling with cellphone use, e.g. finding apps and dealing with screen blanking”