{"id":221637,"date":"2018-12-03T18:49:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T18:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.seniorliving.org\/?p=221637"},"modified":"2026-05-07T03:27:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:27:49","slug":"jitterbug-cell-phone-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seniorliving.org\/cell-phone\/jitterbug\/","title":{"rendered":"Lively Phones for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lively offers one talk and text plan, add-on data options, and optional Health & Safety Packages starting at $24.99 per month. It\u2019s easy to create a plan that works for your lifestyle and budget.<\/p>\n

Cellular phones<\/a> are not a mere convenience for senior citizens, they are a safety line to the outside world. They provide the ability to call for assistance in the event of an emergency which allows older adults the freedom to leave the safety of their homes and live full active lives.<\/p>\n

Jitterbug cell phones are designed specifically for older adults. Part of GreatCall Personal Emergency Alert systems, Jitterbug phones provide features and options that are geared towards the older user.<\/p>\n

Features for Seniors<\/h2>\n

Jitterbug offers features on their equipment and options within their packages that are ideally developed with the senior in mind.<\/p>\n

Equipment \u2013 in this case, Jitterbug phones \u2013 features include larger than average buttons, a large easy to read screen, and a powerful speaker. All this adds up to a phone that is easy to use, easy to see, and easy to hear \u2026 all features that top most older adults\u2019 lists<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition, options such as calling, texting, and data usage can be customized for the individual with multiple levels of service available from which to choose. This makes Jitterbug easy to fit into nearly any fixed budget.<\/p>\n

Costs<\/h2>\n

Getting started with Jitterbug is as simple as making a few choices. First, there are two phones to choose from \u2013 Jitterbug Smart2 and Jitterbug Flip. Next, there are multiple Talk, Text, & Data plans to choose from and set up the perfect service for each customer\u2019s individual needs. Finally, Jitterbug offers Health & Safety Service plans from which you can choose.<\/p>\n

Phone Costs<\/h3>\n

As previously stated, there are two Jitterbug phones from which to choose. Both come with a free car charger and require an activation fee and monthly plan in addition to the cost of the phone itself. Furthermore, both phones include a 5 Star Urgent Response Button that allows customers to be immediately connected to a highly-trained urgent response agent to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.<\/p>\n

Jitterbug Flip $99.99 + activation fee<\/h4>\n