Device directory
Filter by your parent's situation. Fit scores (0–3) are our editorial judgment, not medical ratings. Confirm prices and plans on the official page.
Jitterbug Flip3
- Big, backlit, tactile buttons
- Large higher-contrast screen with big text
- Help button for 24/7 help in emergencies
- 5G and Wi-Fi calling
Price: $59.99 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: Needs a Lively plan (see official page)
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: Not confirmed
memory loss: 2/3low vision: 3/3shaky hands: 3/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 2/3
Jitterbug Smart5
- 6.75-inch screen with big text
- Urgent Response button for 24/7 help
- 50MP camera
- 5G and Wi-Fi calling
Price: $89.99 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: Needs a Lively plan (see official page)
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: Not confirmed
memory loss: 1/3low vision: 3/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 2/3
Lively Mobile2
- All-in-one wearable medical alert
- Location tracking with enhanced GPS
- Fall Detection available
- FSA and HSA eligible
Price: $89.99 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: Needs a Lively plan (see official page)
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: Available
memory loss: 2/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 3/3
RAZ Memory Cell Phone
- Tap and hold a contact's picture to call
- Caregivers manage contacts and settings with the RAZ Care app
- Charging reminders
- Blocks unwanted calls and texts
Price: $369 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: See official page
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: Not confirmed
memory loss: 3/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 2/3
Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)
- 11-inch Liquid Retina display
- 12MP Center Stage front camera keeps faces in frame on FaceTime
- 128GB starting storage; Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Supports Assistive Access, Apple's simplified big-button mode
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: None
Needs Wi-Fi: Yes · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 2/3low vision: 3/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 2/3lives alone: 1/3
Apple Watch SE 3
- Fall Detection can connect to emergency services, share location and notify loved ones
- Emergency SOS: press and hold the side button
- Up to 18 hours battery (32 in Low Power Mode)
- Requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: Optional cellular plan
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: Yes · Fall detection: Yes
memory loss: 1/3low vision: 1/3shaky hands: 1/3hearing loss: 2/3lives alone: 3/3
Samsung Galaxy Watch7
- Hard fall detection (off by default; turn on in the Galaxy Wearable app)
- After a fall it alerts for 60 seconds, then sends SOS to emergency contacts
- SOS by pressing the Home button 3 times
- Pairs with Android 11+ phones; 44mm/40mm sizes
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: Optional LTE plan
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: Yes · Fall detection: Yes
memory loss: 1/3low vision: 1/3shaky hands: 1/3hearing loss: 2/3lives alone: 2/3
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
- 8-inch HD touchscreen, 13MP camera with built-in shutter
- Hands-free video calls; one-tap Top Connections widget
- Accessibility: Tap to Alexa, captions, Screen Magnifier, adjustable speaking rate
- Optional Alexa Emergency Assist (24/7 urgent response agents, subscription)
Price: $149.99 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: None for device; Alexa Emergency Assist is an optional subscription
Needs Wi-Fi: Yes · Needs a smartphone: Yes · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 2/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 3/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 3/3
Ring Battery Doorbell 2K
- 2K head-to-toe video with Live View and Two-Way Talk
- Built-in rechargeable battery; DIY install
- Needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- Optional professional install from $129
Price: $99.99 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: Ring subscription needed to save/replay videos
Needs Wi-Fi: Yes · Needs a smartphone: Yes · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 1/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 2/3lives alone: 3/3
Aura Carver 10" digital photo frame
- Family adds unlimited photos and videos from the app
- Works over Wi-Fi; about one-minute setup
- Auto on/off; touch bar to change photos
- Photos can be preloaded before gifting
Price: $149 (official store, 2026-10-20) · Monthly: None (no subscription fees, per Aura)
Needs Wi-Fi: Yes · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 3/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 3/3hearing loss: 3/3lives alone: 2/3
Nixplay digital photo frame
- 10.1-inch touchscreen frames (Classic and Modern)
- Family uploads from mobile, web or email
- Activity sensor turns frame on/off
- Can preload photos before gifting
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: Optional Nixplay Plus subscription ($19.99/yr shown on site)
Needs Wi-Fi: Yes · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 3/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 3/3hearing loss: 3/3lives alone: 2/3
GrandPad
- Simplified tablet for calls, video, photos, music and games
- Built-in mobile data, no Wi-Fi required (per GrandPad)
- Family manages contacts and content via GrandPad Central
- 9-1-1 calling and features vary by plan; 30-day money-back guarantee listed in FAQ
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: Subscription (see official page)
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 3/3low vision: 3/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 2/3lives alone: 2/3
Bay Alarm Medical alert systems
- Help button connects to a monitoring center
- In-home and on-the-go options
- Homepage lists plans from $27.95/mo
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: From $27.95/mo per its homepage
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: Available
memory loss: 2/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 3/3
Medical Guardian alert systems
- 24/7 U.S.-based monitoring center at one button press
- Mobile and home-based systems; new Guardian Flex wears 3 ways
- Battery up to 5 days (longest-lasting device)
- Fall detection is an add-on; wearables are water-resistant for showers
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: 'About $1 a day' per its homepage; see site for exact plans
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: No · Fall detection: Available
memory loss: 2/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 2/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 3/3
Tile Bluetooth tracker (Life360)
- Attach to keys, wallets or bags
- Find items in the Life360 app
- Tile is now part of Life360
Price: Check the official page · Monthly: Free Life360 plan works with Tile; paid plans $9.99-$24.99/mo
Needs Wi-Fi: No · Needs a smartphone: Yes · Fall detection: No
memory loss: 3/3low vision: 2/3shaky hands: 1/3hearing loss: 1/3lives alone: 1/3