Today’s seniors are more active and adventurous than any generation previous. Every year seniors travel, seeing the country and exploring new locations. But what do you do when there is a medical emergency and you are far from home?

The Mayo Clinic in partnership with Digital Cyclone Inc, introduces medical information delivered directly to your cell phone. Mayo Clinic In-Touch is a health source on-the-go with First Aid tips and Health Alerts available at the tips of your fingers. They can also help you locate the nearest medical facility via GPS (Global Positioning System).

The service is available on all major wireless carriers including Alltel, Cingular, Sprint and Verizon. Subscription is $2.99 per month billed to your phone bill.

In any life-threatening emergency situation, the Mayo Clinic advises that people call 911 first.

Finally someone has noticed that today’s cellphones are not geared for older consumers and they have designed a cellphone specifically for older adults. As cellular technology went digital, cellphones themselves got smaller and smaller. The tiny displays and buttons are difficult to read and manipulate.

Great Call In has introduced the new Jitterbug phone. The phone comes in two styles and different plans are available to meet your individual needs.

The Jitterbug phones have big buttons and easy to read screens and text with loud, clear sound. If you prefer, calls can be placed for you by a Jitterbug operator. One phone is an “emergency only” phone with only three buttons that can be programmed for 911, the operator and one for reaching a family member.

If you have wanted the convenience and security of a cellphone but felt they were too complicated to use, then check out
the Jitterbug Phone.