Just because you are of an older age does not mean that you shouldn't have your own tablet or cellphone; it just means that your selection of tablets and cellphones is limited to all of the innovative elderly electronics found in this Top List. This list is filled with tech that is specifically designed for seniors. I am talking big buttons and easy-to-navigate interfaces, people.
While many of these innovative elderly electronics are actual products that you can already purchase, many more of them are designer concepts. This could be seen as a bad thing, but I choose to view it as a good thing because it shows that designers are focusing on the growing boomer and elderly markets more when it comes to electronics design.
13 Innovative Elderly Electronics
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Anti-Smartphone Alternatives
The Simple 'John's Phone' Handset Embraces the Basics
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Watchdog Technology
The Sonamba Monitoring System is Designed With the Aging in Mind
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Alarming Pill Boxes
3Medis From Miguel Vaz Alerts Seniors When it's Time to Pop Pills
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Wrist-Worn Reminders
'Mnemonic' by Ming Kiang Tan Thwarts Forgetfulness
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Single-Button Cellphones
The ZTE Corp Softbank Phone is Made Simple for Children
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Alarming Old Folks' Phones
The Senior Citizen Cell Phone Has Big Numbers and a Panic Button
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Highlighter Typing Tools
This High Contrast Keyboard Makes it Easier for Seniors to Compute
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Face-Dialing Phones
A Phone for Seniors Lets You Scan Pictures to Call People
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Senior Citizen Tablets
The IC Social Communication Tool is Designed for Grandmas
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Senior-Friendly Desktops
The KIWIPC Makes Computing Super Easy for the Elderly
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Sustainable Disc Communicators
The Wheely Talkie by Josselin Zaigouche Looks Like a Puck
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Senior Shopping Aids
The HelloTag from Moonhwan Lee Provides Elderly Retail Aid
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Elderly-Feeding Robots
Isao Wakabayashi's Meal Assistance Robot Helps Care for Seniors
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Malleable Mobile Phones
The Flexiphone by Philip Pearce is Shape-Shifting and Fast-Charging
Watery Transparent Phones
The Samsung 'AQUA' Concept is Inspired by Drawing with Water
Biodegradable Cell Phone
Bamboo Phone Sprouts Seeds After Composting
Continuously Evolving Smartphones
The 'XTRUD' Cellphone is the Last Phone That You'll Ever Buy
Elderly Yoga Masters
Bette Calman is an Inspirational 83-Year-Old Yoga Instructor
50 Health Care Innovations
From the Health Care Reform Bill to Touchscreen Heart Machines
62 Youthful Senior Innovations
From Golden Girl Facebooking to Senior Makeout Sessions
20 Retro Phones
Vintage Modes of Communication That are Still in Style
Rotary Mobile Ringers
The Raymond Bessemer 'Samsung Jot' is Time-Honored Technology
Robot-Run Restaurants
The Dalu Rebot Restaurant in China is Making Mechanical Moves
Drug Bottle Chandeliers
Illuminated Medicine Capsule Containers Radiates with a Healthy Glow
Creative Phone Manuals
'Out of the Box Design' from Clara Gaggero Makes Smartphones Easy to Use
Retro Wooden Mobile Phone
Russian Craftsman 'Brings it Back'
Tangible Touchscreen Phones
The FiiL Cellphone Lets You Feel the Items on Your Screen
Intelligent Pills
The $1000 Philips iPill Is the Future of Ingestible Target Treatment
Cell Phones for Seniors 2
Easy Mobile Calling
Radiograph Ringers
The Tokujin Yoshioka X-Ray Cellular Phone Reveals its Inner Workings
Senior-Friendly Thermostats
ThermoCare is Designed With the Elderly in Mind
Recycled Robot Sculptures
Motorcycle Man Sculpture is Made out of Recycled Bike Parts
Smart Stick-On Notes
Electronic Version Of The Popular Post-It-Type Reminders
Phones for Elderly (Part 4)
The Sens Phone
Stress-Relieving Robot Bracelets
'Ref' from Jens Dyvik is Designed to Send Good Vibes
Mobiles for Seniors
The Fit Phone
Targeting Tech-Savvy Seniors
Silvers Summit Zeroes in On Boomers and Their Parents (CES 2009)
Mobile & Media Device For Toddlers
Zeki
Swanky Chrono Cellphones
The Gresso ‘Luxor World Time' Keeps You on Top of Six Cities
Retro Phone Cars
Howard Davis's VW Beetle Mod
Nursing Reminder Bracelet
MilkBands
iPod Case For Old Ladies
Grannytunes
Abstract Multipurpose Phone Docks
This Wooden Docking Valet Keeps Your Phone Cable in Tact
Temporary Boomer Ink
These Tattoos for the Elderly are Edgy
Watchdog Technology
The Sonamba Monitoring System is Designed With the Aging in Mind
Home Medicine Machines
Watinee Leewongjaroen's Memo Saves Seniors
Disney Princess Phones
Softbank and Disney Launch New Phone in Japan
Feminine Medicine Rocks
Calliope Creations Handcrafts Gemstone Charms Specifically for Women
Faux Brick Phones
Carry Your New Mobile Like Your Old School Cell Phone
Toy Block Gadgets
LEGO NTX Robotics Include Brick Camera and MP3 Player
New Phone Targets 50+ Crowd
Alarming Old Folks' Phones
The Senior Citizen Cell Phone Has Big Numbers and a Panic Button
Senior-Aiding Kitchens
The Electrolux Glide Concept Brings the Culinary Experience to a Standstill
Rotary Phone iPhone App
The iRetroPhone
Kick-Ass Elders
Seniors Stepping Up Their Self-Defense Game
Senior Sweatshirt Designers
Betty White Hoodies for HoodieBuddie & the Morris Animal Foundation
Handyman Hand Guards
The Hand Umbrella Keeps Your Fingers Safe from Hammers
Cell Phones for Seniors
ClarityLife
Fake Mobile Phones
Faux Compact Phone Is Actually A Body Hair Removal Device
Chocolate Pain Placebos
Plxcebo by Stephanie Beneteau Will Cure Anything Effectively
Computers for Boomers
Microsoft Senior PC + Ad-Funded PCs
Record-Breaking Chinese Smartphones
The Huawei Ascend P6 is the World’s Thinnest Smartphone
Style-Stalked Seniors
Sicily is the Most Fashionable Town in this Charming Video
Hilarious Senior Bloggers
The Johnathan Wolcott Tumblr Blog is Entertaining and Educational
Luxury Supercar Cellulars
Vertu Releases the Elegant Supercar-Inspired Ascent Ferrari GT
Robot Cellphone
Toshiba Softbank 815T
Futuristic Intercoms
‘Spectrum' Makes In-Home Interaction Way Too Convenient
Rotary Phone Animals
Jean-Luc Cornec's Telephone Sheep
Laser Medication
The Painless Laser Epidermal System is a Needlefree Drug
Dementia Knitwear
David Stoneman-Merret's Collection Takes Cues from the Elderly
Sleek Multifunctional Styluses
This 2-in-1 Stylus and Pen is Perfect for a Tech-Savvy Professional
Midas Touch Mobiles
The 18-Carat Gold BlackBerry Torch Makes the Smartphone Even Smarter
Sunny Cellphones
The Umeox Solar Mobile Can Harness and Withstand Natural Forces
Senior-Friendly Cell Phones
The Simplesee Cellphone is Designed With Grandparents in Mind
Haute Unisex Handsets
The LED 830SC Emporio Armani Model Fashionista Phone
Phone-Trapping Beer Glasses
The 'Offline Glass' Forces You to Choose Between Your Phone or Beer
Contraception Via SMS
The PillBell Reminder
Self-Balancing Walking Sticks
The Balance Stick Will Keep Seniors Safe on Their Feet
Senior Citizen Tablets
The IC Social Communication Tool is Designed for Grandmas
In-Shower Cancer Prevention
The Cue Breast Exam Reminder
Floss Reminder
Relays Info To Your Dentist
Super-Simple Mobile Phones
Just5 Cell Phones Go Back to a Simpler Time
Condiment-Squeezing Robots
Heinz Automato57 Bot Dispenses Ketchup for You
English-Teaching Bots
Engkey Robots are Taking Over South Korea's Classrooms & Schools
Yard-Manicuring Robots
Sebastian Neitsch 'Kunstrasen' Bot Burns Programmable Patterns onto Lawns
Mobile Senior Seats
The Walker Rest Seat Lets Tired Folks Take a Rest Anywhere
Printable Prescription Pills
Fast-Acting Printable Pills May be the Future of Drugs
Smoke-Detecting Phone Docks
The 'Sense+' Dock Saves You from Fires
Modified Senior's Games
Animal Bingo Cards Will Switch Things Up at the Bingo Hall
Long-Lasting Smartphones
The ZTE Vital Sprint Smartphone Has Extended Battery Life
Elderly Pop Song Spoofs
The ‘California Boys' Parody Will Shock You
Greentastic Tablets
LG Releases a Solar-Powered E-Book for Peaceful Summer Days
Sustainable Disc Communicators
The Wheely Talkie by Josselin Zaigouche Looks Like a Puck
Frontal Audio Speaker Phones
The HTC BoomSound is an Amazingly High-Quality Audio Improvement
Senior Shopping Aids
The HelloTag from Moonhwan Lee Provides Elderly Retail Aid
Iconic Robot Mobiles
The Gundam Cell Phone is a Japan-Exclusive
Floral Pill Box
The Medi Flower is a Great Alternative to Traditional Tablet Containers
Tech for Cheaters
The Walkie Talkie Pen Allows You to Cheat on Tests
Versatile Adhesive Phone Stands
This Grippy Phone Stand is Compatible with All Phones and Cases
Boosting Seniors' Brainpower
Internet Use Improves Mental Function in Silver Surfers
Sychronized Dancing Robots
DIY Dancing Bots by Bioloid Bust a Mechanical Move
Virtual Wives for Weight Loss
Nagging Spouse Diet Reminders
Noodle-Shaving Robots
Chef Cui Relieves Mundane Work for Kitchen Cooks
Medication-Securing Lockboxes
Dr. Drew Pinsky Adds Rx Lockers to Rehab Repertoire
Dementia Aid Robots
Masayoshi Kano's Babyloid Resembles a Real Human Baby
Avian Senior Assistants
The 'Companion Bird' Helps Seniors Neogtiate Stairways